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...you are automatically added. Set up to an access point or wireless router. Install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. Click Install the Software. b. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. c. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. 2. For Windows XP computers, the Found... use the USB cable, connect it . 2. c. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows ...
...you are automatically added. Set up to an access point or wireless router. Install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. Click Install the Software. b. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. c. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. 2. For Windows XP computers, the Found... use the USB cable, connect it . 2. c. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows ...
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...throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Operation is subject to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. This equipment generates, ...in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. These limits are designed to the products described in a residential installation. By registering ...
...throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Operation is subject to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. This equipment generates, ...in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. These limits are designed to the products described in a residential installation. By registering ...
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... Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 What Is in the Box ...3 WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings 3 Installation ...4 Installing the WNDA3100 Software 4 Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter...Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 11 Removing the WNDA3100 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Understanding the Smart ...
... Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 What Is in the Box ...3 WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings 3 Installation ...4 Installing the WNDA3100 Software 4 Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter...Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 11 Placing the USB Adapter Cradle 11 Removing the WNDA3100 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Understanding the Smart ...
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... have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the WNDA3100 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB...
... have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the WNDA3100 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB...
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... for repair. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - If this document) - Your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 basic factory default settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Driver and configuration utility software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are : • Network...
... for repair. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - If this document) - Your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 basic factory default settings are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Driver and configuration utility software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are : • Network...
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Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to do so. To install the software: 1. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. If not, you must: 1. Set up the wireless USB ...Vista). 3. Insert the Resource CD. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you can choose to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007...
Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to do so. To install the software: 1. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. If not, you must: 1. Set up the wireless USB ...Vista). 3. Insert the Resource CD. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you can choose to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007...
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... and a USB port. Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter After you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 To connect your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. •...
... and a USB port. Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter After you do not have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: Figure 1-2 To connect your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. •...
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...December 2007 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Clicking on the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. If your wireless connection, which is limited to a minute. 6. The wizard initiates your...: Figure 1-6 The icon appears in the right on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on page 1-9." It is 480...
...December 2007 After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. Clicking on the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. If your wireless connection, which is limited to a minute. 6. The wizard initiates your...: Figure 1-6 The icon appears in the right on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on page 1-9." It is 480...
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... select the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. They will not be available at...
... select the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 option, and follow the screen prompts. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. They will not be available at...
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... Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 The Windows system tray is ... wireless USB adapter wireless settings. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your area. The following sections . To view information... networks and refresh the tab. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software.
... Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 The Windows system tray is ... wireless USB adapter wireless settings. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on your area. The following sections . To view information... networks and refresh the tab. Viewing Wireless Networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software.
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...December 2007 The following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Follow the steps of wireless network - Identifies the type of the wizard to specify ... a Network. Click Next. 3. If you want to it. Select a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network...
...December 2007 The following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Follow the steps of wireless network - Identifies the type of the wizard to specify ... a Network. Click Next. 3. If you want to it. Select a network from the drop-down list. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. After installation you can use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for the network...
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...Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, ... addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP...
...Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, ... addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Setting up static IP...
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...established. Starting a Computer-to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 Note: for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b,...the Computer-to Reply. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Otherwise...
...established. Starting a Computer-to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 Note: for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b,...the Computer-to Reply. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Otherwise...
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... select the network, or enter the SSID. For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile. b. c. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.... settings in the access point. Save your computer. Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Run the WNDA3100 Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in this...
... select the network, or enter the SSID. For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile. b. c. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard.... settings in the access point. Save your computer. Click the Save Profile button. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Run the WNDA3100 Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in this...
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... Security section, select WEP. Use the icon to configure WEP encryption security: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile name...
... Security section, select WEP. Use the icon to configure WEP encryption security: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile name...
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...WNDA3100 software is still connected to the previous access point, and you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Otherwise, the WNDA3100 is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNDA3100. • Check the Windows device manager to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear... connect. • The access point might not be powered on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Reload the WNDA3100 software, if necessary. • Try to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v1.0, December 2007 bit encryption), you may encounter....
...WNDA3100 software is still connected to the previous access point, and you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. Otherwise, the WNDA3100 is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNDA3100. • Check the Windows device manager to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear... connect. • The access point might not be powered on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Reload the WNDA3100 software, if necessary. • Try to enter the WEP encryption security information. 4-1 v1.0, December 2007 bit encryption), you may encounter....
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...Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the About page. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. See "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software" in the system tray. This could be removed. Ho can I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you...Smart Wizard. No IP address is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. Then check the IP address in Chapter B. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are in Chapter 1. See the link to the...
...Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the About page. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. See "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software" in the system tray. This could be removed. Ho can I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you...Smart Wizard. No IP address is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. Then check the IP address in Chapter B. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are in Chapter 1. See the link to the...