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...devices ii v1.0, December 2007 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not...: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been ...netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are designed to the support information card that interference will vary. Microsoft, Windows, Windows...
...devices ii v1.0, December 2007 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not...: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100 has been ...netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are designed to the support information card that interference will vary. Microsoft, Windows, Windows...
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... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. iii v1.0, December 2007 tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalš...NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 in host notebook computer. • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows...
... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. iii v1.0, December 2007 tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalš...NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 in host notebook computer. • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows...
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... 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 and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2 Finding a Network ...4 Profiles ...5 vii v1.0, December 2007
... 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 and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2 Finding a Network ...4 Profiles ...5 vii v1.0, December 2007
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... Network Bandwidth 2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 Ad Hoc Mode 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...
... Network Bandwidth 2 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...1 Ad Hoc Mode 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...
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...selecting this feature. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window. Printing a PDF chapter. xi v1.0, December 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of...version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual -
...selecting this feature. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window. Printing a PDF chapter. xi v1.0, December 2007 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of...version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual -
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However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 Some versions of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. Go to the following : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones ...hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from a cordless phone, you can communicate through walls. 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 ...
However, if the walls are between the devices. 1-2 v1.0, December 2007 Some versions of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. Go to the following : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones ...hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from a cordless phone, you can communicate through walls. 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 ...
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...the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to do so. 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 To install the software: 1. If you are... connected to your wireless network. Insert the Resource CD. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows...
...the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to do so. 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 To install the software: 1. If you are... connected to your wireless network. Insert the Resource CD. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows...
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... that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your wireless USB adapter: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1...
... that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your wireless USB adapter: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1...
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... wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 For Windows Vista computers, the adapter and driver are automatically added. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next and...
... wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Reveals more information about each network and makes it easier to proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 For Windows Vista computers, the adapter and driver are automatically added. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next and...
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...of the screen shows details about your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 Clicking on the desktop. It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks ... The icon appears in the right on page 1-9." See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Windows task bar. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the system tray...
...of the screen shows details about your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 Clicking on the desktop. It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. Use the status bar to Wireless Networks ... The icon appears in the right on page 1-9." See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Windows task bar. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the system tray...
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... is on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. 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 The system tray is on one end of the Settings tab. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The...
... is on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. 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 The system tray is on one end of the Settings tab. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The...
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...you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the ...Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100...
...you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the ...Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 option, and follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100...
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...Windows XP or Windows... wireless security settings for your network. If you must disable the Windows utility. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the... 2. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then select Properties. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security...NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Then clear the Use Windows...
...Windows XP or Windows... wireless security settings for your network. If you must disable the Windows utility. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 2-1 4. Attach the... 2. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then select Properties. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. 3. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security...NETGEAR online application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. Then clear the Use Windows...
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...can either double-click this icon on the desktop or click it in your computer. You can also scan to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 When you reboot your area. • Choose the network that you want to use set of tools to: • View ...tray. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a ...
...can either double-click this icon on the desktop or click it in your computer. You can also scan to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 When you reboot your area. • Choose the network that you want to use set of tools to: • View ...tray. This software automatically restarts when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a ...
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...N mode. • Security. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the information is still displayed. • Channel. Note that you selected. • Scan. Check for... or ESSID configuration parameter. Connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. If... SSID field is blank even though the rest of the Wizard. In this information. 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Identifies the signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this column (A) indicates a...
...N mode. • Security. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the information is still displayed. • Channel. Note that you selected. • Scan. Check for... or ESSID configuration parameter. Connect to a wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. If... SSID field is blank even though the rest of the Wizard. In this information. 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Identifies the signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this column (A) indicates a...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or ...either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial ... printer access on your network. 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...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or ...either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial ... printer access on your network. 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...
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... Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. Configure the computer network settings. b. Restart the computers. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Assuming the target PC is configured with the... static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 v1.0, December 2007 On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. a. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. d. Click Apply, then click ...
... Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. Configure the computer network settings. b. Restart the computers. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Assuming the target PC is configured with the... static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. 2-8 v1.0, December 2007 On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. a. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. d. Click Apply, then click ...
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...Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID...the link to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The ping response should...
...Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID...the link to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. The ping response should...
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By changing the preamble setting, you have the option to connect to the following screen.: Figure 2-13 Note: for Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights. Connect only to 2.4GHz access points, up to 300 Mpbs. • 2.4 GHz only. Note: The default ...CTS Threshold field usually work fine. You can use the 5GHz range to avoid interference in the 2.4GHz range. v1.0, December 2007 2-17 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Advanced Settings You can use the Advanced Settings screen to configure the preamble (GHz) that the adapter uses...
By changing the preamble setting, you have the option to connect to the following screen.: Figure 2-13 Note: for Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights. Connect only to 2.4GHz access points, up to 300 Mpbs. • 2.4 GHz only. Note: The default ...CTS Threshold field usually work fine. You can use the 5GHz range to avoid interference in the 2.4GHz range. v1.0, December 2007 2-17 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Advanced Settings You can use the Advanced Settings screen to configure the preamble (GHz) that the adapter uses...
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... so that it matches the wireless security settings for your router that are : 3-1 v1.0, December 2007 Many wireless products have line-of the wireless router. Keep the devices ...noise sources, especially those in your network are those first. • Choose placement carefully. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimize those where the traffic is high and the distances are great. ...chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to optimize wireless router performance...
... so that it matches the wireless security settings for your router that are : 3-1 v1.0, December 2007 Many wireless products have line-of the wireless router. Keep the devices ...noise sources, especially those in your network are those first. • Choose placement carefully. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimize those where the traffic is high and the distances are great. ...chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to optimize wireless router performance...