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... Smart Wizard to be established. See the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless connection to set up your wireless connection. b. Hidden Connecting to a Wireless Network To use the USB cable, connect it easier to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that you...
... Smart Wizard to be established. See the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless connection to set up your wireless connection. b. Hidden Connecting to a Wireless Network To use the USB cable, connect it easier to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 These setup instructions assume that you...
WNDA3100 Product datasheet
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... designed to 23 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com S P E E D1 UP TO 15x C O V E R A G E1 UP TO 10x Avoids Interference Better Connections Coverage† Speed† Avoids interference No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Data Sheet DUAL BAND draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using dual band Wireless-N • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, on-line...
... designed to 23 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com S P E E D1 UP TO 15x C O V E R A G E1 UP TO 10x Avoids Interference Better Connections Coverage† Speed† Avoids interference No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Data Sheet DUAL BAND draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using dual band Wireless-N • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, on-line...
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... wireless adapters. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of their respective holders. Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ or XP Standards - Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300 - NETGEAR 1-year Warranty (see information enclosed) Package Contents - Resource CD - HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N networking Kit (WNHDE111/ WNHDEB111) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Available USB...
... wireless adapters. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of their respective holders. Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ or XP Standards - Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300 - NETGEAR 1-year Warranty (see information enclosed) Package Contents - Resource CD - HD/Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N networking Kit (WNHDE111/ WNHDEB111) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of purchase. Available USB...
WNDA3100 Reference Manual
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...for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 ...Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 For other countries, see your product. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection ...
...for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 ...Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 For other countries, see your product. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection ...
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...or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user's authority to the licensed service, this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. This model meets the ... loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Cet appareil numérique de la classe...
...or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user's authority to the licensed service, this product is provided in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. This model meets the ... loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Cet appareil numérique de la classe...
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... 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 and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility...
... 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 and Wireless Security Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility...
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...-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 9 Wireless Security ...10 Using Wireless Security Features 10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 11 Setting Up WPA-PSK Security 12 Setting Up WEP Encryption... Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your 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 ...
...-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 7 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 9 Wireless Security ...10 Using Wireless Security Features 10 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 11 Setting Up WPA-PSK Security 12 Setting Up WEP Encryption... Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your 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 ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - xi v1.0, December 2007 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the ...top left of any page in the manual. Printing a PDF chapter. Printing a PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - xi v1.0, December 2007 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the ...top left of any page in the manual. Printing a PDF chapter. Printing a PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left ...
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... controller driver. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following link to complete the installation of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are between ...
... controller driver. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following link to complete the installation of Windows ask for better wireless throughput. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are between ...
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When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. To install the software: 1. If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the ... to do so. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you can choose to your...
When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. To install the software: 1. If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the ... to do so. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you can choose to your...
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..."Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless USB adapter: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. Note: If you have a USB 2.0 port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard ...put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) from your computer. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo ...
..."Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless USB adapter: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. Note: If you have a USB 2.0 port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard ...put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) from your computer. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100 software. • For Windows XP, if a Windows logo ...
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... proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware Wizard. 5. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. To set up your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. For Windows XP computers, the Found New...
... proceed. 1-6 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware Wizard. 5. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. To set up your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. For Windows XP computers, the Found New...
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...maximum speed, which could take up to a minute. 6. Clicking on page 1-9." 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 the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to verify your computer has... a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The...
...maximum speed, which could take up to a minute. 6. Clicking on page 1-9." 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 the Windows task bar. Use the status bar to verify your computer has... a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The...
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Move to the wireless access point. The status bar is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is looking for possible interference such as closer to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection...
Move to the wireless access point. The status bar is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is looking for possible interference such as closer to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Color Red Yellow Green Condition The wireless USB adapter has no connection...
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... the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. 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. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the...
... the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. 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. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the...
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... set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you must disable the Windows utility. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online...
... set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. If you must disable the Windows utility. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online...
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...to use the Smart Wizard. You can use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. The Windows system tray is located on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. explain how to use the Smart Wizard...to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. Use the icon to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual ...
...to use the Smart Wizard. You can use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. The Windows system tray is located on your desktop and in the Windows system tray. explain how to use the Smart Wizard...to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your wireless network settings in profiles. • Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. Use the icon to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual ...
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...v1.0, December 2007 The status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the communications. • MAC Address. Identifies the signal strength of the Wizard. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can... In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of the Networks tab: • Help. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. The screen shows the following buttons are located at the bottom of the information is the same ...
...v1.0, December 2007 The status bar shows your network connection and Internet connection. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the communications. • MAC Address. Identifies the signal strength of the Wizard. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can... In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of the Networks tab: • Help. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. The screen shows the following buttons are located at the bottom of the information is the same ...
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..., see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. 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 computers... 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. 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. Note: If you want to "...
..., see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. 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 computers... 2-5 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 For help setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. 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. Note: If you want to "...
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...settings are saved in a profile. Configure the computer network settings. Figure 2-6 b. a. Restart the computers. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. a. In...Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. b. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. b. Assuming the target PC is configured 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 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter...
...settings are saved in a profile. Configure the computer network settings. Figure 2-6 b. a. Restart the computers. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. a. In...Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. b. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. b. Assuming the target PC is configured 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 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter...