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... measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off... and on, the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been tested...
... measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off... and on, the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been tested...
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...;tre placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. iii v1.0, December 2007 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100 has been tested for this device was 0.74 W/kg. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'é...
...;tre placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. iii v1.0, December 2007 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100 has been tested for this device was 0.74 W/kg. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'é...
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... 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 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 8 WNDA3100 Icon Colors 9 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 ...
... 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 6 Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet 8 WNDA3100 Icon Colors 9 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 ...
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... Is Not Working Correctly 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Related Documents viii v1.0, December 2007
... Is Not Working Correctly 3 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Related Documents viii v1.0, December 2007
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... information of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, December 2007 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • ... a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100.
... information of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, December 2007 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • ... a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100.
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...manual is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 December 2007 For more information about ...choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. x v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Scope. Note: Product updates are available on a link in order to print the page...
...manual is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 December 2007 For more information about ...choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. x v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Scope. Note: Product updates are available on a link in order to print the page...
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...version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual. xi v1.0, December 2007 Printing a PDF version of your browser window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the ...of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF...
...version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual. xi v1.0, December 2007 Printing a PDF version of your browser window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the ...of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF...
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... how to install your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100, please make sure that port's maximum speed, which are covered... in "Using Wireless Security Features" in Chapter 2. If your wireless USB adapter and connect. It is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. 1-1 v1.0, December 2007...
... how to install your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 and set up basic wireless connectivity on your needs. Verify System Requirements Before installing the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100, please make sure that port's maximum speed, which are covered... in "Using Wireless Security Features" in Chapter 2. If your wireless USB adapter and connect. It is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. 1-1 v1.0, December 2007...
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However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 See "Advanced Settings" on the physical location of the WNDA3100 driver software. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following link to complete the installation of ...GHz cordless phones Note: If there is 2.4 GHz interference at your location, such as from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. Some versions of free hard disk space. • ...
However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 See "Advanced Settings" on the physical location of the WNDA3100 driver software. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following link to complete the installation of ...GHz cordless phones Note: If there is 2.4 GHz interference at your location, such as from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. Some versions of free hard disk space. • ...
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... the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide for repair. PC Networking Tutorial •...NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc), Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption, Disabled 1-3 v1...
... the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide for repair. PC Networking Tutorial •...NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is a new wireless network installation, use the same wireless network name (SSID). • Network mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc), Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption, Disabled 1-3 v1...
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...the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you must: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are connected to the Internet..., click Check for Updates. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If you can choose to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 To install the software: 1. If not, you are prompted to your...
...the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you must: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are connected to the Internet..., click Check for Updates. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If you can choose to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 To install the software: 1. If not, you are prompted to your...
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...4 feet (1 meter) from your wireless USB adapter: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of this driver displays...v1.0, December 2007 See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. 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 router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100...
...4 feet (1 meter) from your wireless USB adapter: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer, the throughput of the WNDA3100 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of this driver displays...v1.0, December 2007 See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your computer. 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 router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100...
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...information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware Wizard. 5. See the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Using the Smart Wizard to ... problems. • Windows configuration utilities. For Windows Vista computers, the adapter and driver are automatically added. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3.
...information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware Wizard. 5. See the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Using the Smart Wizard to ... problems. • Windows configuration utilities. For Windows Vista computers, the adapter and driver are automatically added. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. The wizard records your area, and displays the following screen: Hidden network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not ...-down list. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. 4. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for saving a profile. 1-7 v1.0, December 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended).
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. The wizard records your area, and displays the following screen: Hidden network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not ...-down list. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. 4. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for saving a profile. 1-7 v1.0, December 2007 Click Next to a network (recommended).
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...your wireless and Internet connection. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the desktop. Use the status bar to verify your ...connection to a wireless network and to show the status of the screen shows details about your wireless connection, which is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual...
...your wireless and Internet connection. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the desktop. Use the status bar to verify your ...connection to a wireless network and to show the status of the screen shows details about your wireless connection, which is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual...
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... is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. The status bar is better. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The LED on page 1-11. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot... Colors The WNDA3100 icon is lost. Also, look for a network association and when it is wireless node. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Solid indicates a connection. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 ...
... is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. The status bar is better. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The LED on page 1-11. Description The wireless USB adapter cannot... Colors The WNDA3100 icon is lost. Also, look for a network association and when it is wireless node. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Solid indicates a connection. Security Channel Throughput Wireless network Signal strength Find a Network Figure 1-7 Connection status 1-9 v1.0, December 2007 ...
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... do so, then only the IP address is OK. • Connected to open network without wireless security. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. The wireless channel used by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as from a... the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Figure 1-8 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which is a problem...
... do so, then only the IP address is OK. • Connected to open network without wireless security. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. The wireless channel used by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as from a... the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the Internet, then check the router's Internet connection. Figure 1-8 1-10 v1.0, December 2007 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Throughput Signal strength Find a Network Connection status Identifies which is a problem...
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... USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on a computer monitor: v1.0, December 2007 1-11 To use the USB cable to the USB port. • The wireless USB adapter is connected to a network at 2.4 GHz....the type of wireless link. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a wireless network, but it is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is disabled, and you must set up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. Figure ...
... USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on a computer monitor: v1.0, December 2007 1-11 To use the USB cable to the USB port. • The wireless USB adapter is connected to a network at 2.4 GHz....the type of wireless link. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a wireless network, but it is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is disabled, and you must set up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. Figure ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. Figure 1-10 2. Place one with three black fasteners. Locate the one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the middle .... Figure 1-11 4. Then join the pieces of the fastener to the plastic cradle on the side or back of the outside rear. Figure 1-12 1-12 v1.0, December 2007 The wireless USB adapter comes with a prickly side, and attach it to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. Figure 1-10 2. Place one with three black fasteners. Locate the one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the middle .... Figure 1-11 4. Then join the pieces of the fastener to the plastic cradle on the side or back of the outside rear. Figure 1-12 1-12 v1.0, December 2007 The wireless USB adapter comes with a prickly side, and attach it to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the...
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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. Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in ...upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Follow the installer instructions...
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. Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software Upgrades may be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in ...upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Follow the installer instructions...