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... note at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from the CD. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. a. NETGEAR recommends that you have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: a. b. For Windows XP computers, the...
... note at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from the CD. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. a. NETGEAR recommends that you have installed the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the following screen displays: a. b. For Windows XP computers, the...
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... Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will ... v1.0, December 2007 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your product. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100...
... Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will ... v1.0, December 2007 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your product. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100...
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... 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...
... 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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... installation of the WNDA3100 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can communicate through walls. In general, wireless devices can connect over 1...with the wireless USB adapter. See "Advanced Settings" on the physical location of interference, such as from the wireless router or access point. Some versions of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User ...
... installation of the WNDA3100 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can communicate through walls. In general, wireless devices can connect over 1...with the wireless USB adapter. See "Advanced Settings" on the physical location of interference, such as from the wireless router or access point. Some versions of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User ...
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... configuration utility software - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual What Is in case you must be set up to use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 •...
... configuration utility software - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is an addition to an existing wireless network, you need to set up the network and verify wireless connectivity. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual What Is in case you must be set up to use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 •...
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Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are connected to do so. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the files on the CD, and double-...
Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are connected to do so. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the files on the CD, and double-...
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.... • To use the USB cable, connect 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 Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4.
.... • To use the USB cable, connect 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 Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4.
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... the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to show the status of a USB v2.0 port is color coded to a minute. 6. After you ...indicators in the right on the desktop. It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. • Smart Wizard status bar. The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is limited to that show the status of the screen...
... the Internet: • WNDA3100 icon. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in three locations that port's maximum speed, which could take up to show the status of a USB v2.0 port is color coded to a minute. 6. After you ...indicators in the right on the desktop. It is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. • Smart Wizard status bar. The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which is limited to that show the status of the screen...
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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. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WNDA3100 software from your computer. 5. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the...
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. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Remove the WNDA3100 software from your computer. 5. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the...
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... and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. explain how to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 Use the icon to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. The following sections . NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These...
... and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. explain how to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 Use the icon to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. The following sections . NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These...
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... bar, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. To join a network: 1. Use the icon to create a profile. 2-4 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the steps of wireless network - Select a network from the drop-down list. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard...
... bar, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • Mode. To join a network: 1. Use the icon to create a profile. 2-4 v1.0, December 2007 Follow the steps of wireless network - Select a network from the drop-down list. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computerto-Computer (Ad Hoc) Finding a Network During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard...
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... computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 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. For problems with file and print sharing... 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 the Resource CD. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.
... computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 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. For problems with file and print sharing... 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 the Resource CD. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard.
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... or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer...
... or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual c. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on your Ad Hoc computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer...
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...Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. Configure the Security settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the... your settings in the access point. 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. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile. Use ...
...Settings tab displays: Figure 2-9 2. Configure the Security settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in this profile. In the Security section, select WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the... your settings in the access point. 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. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile. Use ...
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... the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in your computer. 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. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to configure...
... the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in your computer. 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. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100 software is installed and the wireless USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to configure...
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... knowledge base on . • The access point and the WNDA3100 are prompted to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Table 4-1. I cannot connect to solve common problems you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The access point is available...• The access point might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WNDA3100 software, if necessary. • Try to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If the access point is not ...
... knowledge base on . • The access point and the WNDA3100 are prompted to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Table 4-1. I cannot connect to solve common problems you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The access point is available...• The access point might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Reload the WNDA3100 software, if necessary. • Try to an access point. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. • If the access point is not ...
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... Smart Wizard offers you upgraded your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the Ethernet network. 2. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. You...
... Smart Wizard offers you upgraded your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the Ethernet network. 2. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. You...
