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...Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference...and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft ...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100... installation. By registering your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications...
...Increase the separation between the equipment or devices ii v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference...and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft ...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100... installation. By registering your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications...
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...installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU...forth in host notebook computer. 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/...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." iii v1.0, December 2007 Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this device was 0.74 W/kg. •...
...installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to operate the device. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU...forth in host notebook computer. 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/...installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." iii v1.0, December 2007 Canadian Department of Conformity certificate for this device was 0.74 W/kg. •...
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... 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 1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2 Finding a Network ...4 Profiles ...5 vii v1...
... 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 1 Understanding the Smart Wizard 2 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2 Finding a Network ...4 Profiles ...5 vii v1...
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...v1.0, December 2007 The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100... User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in...
...v1.0, December 2007 The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100... User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in...
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... 5 GHz for the original Windows operating system installation files to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on page 2-17. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...
... 5 GHz for the original Windows operating system installation files to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on page 2-17. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...
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...v1.0, December 2007 If not, you are prompted to do so. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to your wireless network. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the files on the CD, and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows... XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete ...
...v1.0, December 2007 If not, you are prompted to do so. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to your wireless network. Install the WNDA3100 software. 2. Insert the Resource CD. If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the files on the CD, and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows... XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete ...
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... the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 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...
... the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4. Locate an available USB port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 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...
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... your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter After you have connected the wireless USB adapter, the...
... your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next to troubleshoot network connection problems. • Windows configuration utilities. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter After you have connected the wireless USB adapter, the...
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...status of the screen shows details about your wireless connectivity. If your wireless connection, which is 480 Mbps. It is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The Settings screen displays: ... you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WNDA3100 has indicators in three...
...status of the screen shows details about your wireless connectivity. If your wireless connection, which is 480 Mbps. It is color coded to verify your wireless and Internet connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. The Settings screen displays: ... you install the WNDA3100 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The WNDA3100 has indicators in three...
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... Windows desktop. WNDA3100 Icon Colors The WNDA3100 icon is on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. The system tray is on page 1-11. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with an access point, and the signal quality is better. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has... it is lost. The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is looking for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node, or the link is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The ...
... Windows desktop. WNDA3100 Icon Colors The WNDA3100 icon is on the wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. The system tray is on page 1-11. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with an access point, and the signal quality is better. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter has... it is lost. The LED blinks when the wireless USB adapter is looking for possible interference such as closer to any other wireless node, or the link is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light. The ...
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... two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select 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. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Run the installer that you...
... two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select 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. They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. Run the installer that you...
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...; Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can also scan to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 This software automatically restarts when you want to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart...
...; Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software. You can also scan to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2-2 v1.0, December 2007 This software automatically restarts when you want to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart...
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.... 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual... 2. Display online help. • Find a Network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Check for each other. (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. The access point supports wireless N mode. • Security. View networks and join a network. Close the window...
.... 2-3 v1.0, December 2007 Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual... 2. Display online help. • Find a Network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Check for each other. (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. The access point supports wireless N mode. • Security. View networks and join a network. Close the window...
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... uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print...
... uses Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Use a browser to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print...
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... Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. In the Profile field, type the name of ...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 Enter the network settings. Restart the computers. 5. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. a. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. b.
... Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. In the Profile field, type the name of ...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 Enter the network settings. Restart the computers. 5. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. a. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. b.
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... with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. Figure 2-7 At...not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. 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....
... with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-8 4. Figure 2-7 At...not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Appendix B. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. 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....
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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. Connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz access points, up to 54 Mbps. • 5 GHz. Otherwise, this option...for selection. v1.0, December 2007 2-17 The available settings are Auto, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz. Do not change the preamble (GHz) setting: 1. By changing the preamble setting, you have a specific reason to avoid interference in the 2.4GHz range. Note: The default settings for Windows Vista computers...
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. Connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz access points, up to 54 Mbps. • 5 GHz. Otherwise, this option...for selection. v1.0, December 2007 2-17 The available settings are Auto, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz. Do not change the preamble (GHz) setting: 1. By changing the preamble setting, you have a specific reason to avoid interference in the 2.4GHz range. Note: The default settings for Windows Vista computers...
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...- Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from large amounts of -sight access (even if through walls). • Avoid obstacles to wireless signals. - Many wireless products have...v1.0, December 2007 Therefore, the most critical links in which your computers will maximize the network speed. In an elevated location such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions. - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
...- Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from large amounts of -sight access (even if through walls). • Avoid obstacles to wireless signals. - Many wireless products have...v1.0, December 2007 Therefore, the most critical links in which your computers will maximize the network speed. In an elevated location such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions. - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
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....netgear.com/support/main.asp. The access point is available, and there is not lit. The WNDA3100 is still connected to install the WNDA3100 in Chapter 1. bit encryption), you may encounter. Also, refer to an access point, but the WNDA3100 is not connected to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Reload the WNDA3100...
....netgear.com/support/main.asp. The access point is available, and there is not lit. The WNDA3100 is still connected to install the WNDA3100 in Chapter 1. bit encryption), you may encounter. Also, refer to an access point, but the WNDA3100 is not connected to see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. Reload the WNDA3100...
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... shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless USB adapter. 4-2 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you close the Smart Wizard. Two WNDA3100 icons are all configured correctly. See "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software" in the About page. To avoid this prompt...
... shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless USB adapter. 4-2 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Table 4-1. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you close the Smart Wizard. Two WNDA3100 icons are all configured correctly. See "Removing the WNDA3100 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software" in the About page. To avoid this prompt...