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... or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. If many wireless networks in your area use our telephone support service. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD. Attention: When you experience higher...
... or registered trademarks of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. If many wireless networks in your area use our telephone support service. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD. Attention: When you experience higher...
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... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Basic Setup What You Need Before You Begin 1 Verify System Requirements 1 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
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... save time or resources. The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. ix v1.0, December 2007 Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual describes how to the equipment.
... save time or resources. The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100. ix v1.0, December 2007 Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual describes how to the equipment.
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... individual chapters. website at http://www.adobe.com. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Select File > Print from PDF. 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 network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major...
... individual chapters. website at http://www.adobe.com. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Select File > Print from PDF. 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 network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to a major...
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...any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the complete manual. Printing a PDF version of your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of ... the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you want to print. Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User...
...any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the complete manual. Printing a PDF version of your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of ... the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you want to print. Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the WNDA3100 driver software. In general, wireless devices can change the setting to 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 least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • 5 Mbytes of the WNDA3100 driver software. In general, wireless devices can change the setting to 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 least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that...
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...-hoc), Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption, Disabled 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is an addition to use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 • Resource CD, including: - Driver and configuration utility software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty...
...-hoc), Infrastructure • Data security WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK encryption, Disabled 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual (this is an addition to use the factory default settings to return the product for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 • Resource CD, including: - Driver and configuration utility software - PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty...
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...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. Insert the Resource CD. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates....Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 If not, you must: 1. 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...
...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. Insert the Resource CD. Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to the Internet, click Check for Updates....Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to install from the CD. 1-4 v1.0, December 2007 If not, you must: 1. 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...
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... the WNDA3100 will be limited to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to the 14 Mbps of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. 5. Note: If you have a USB 2.0 port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4.
... the WNDA3100 will be limited to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. See "Placing the USB Adapter Cradle" on your router. • To use the USB cable, connect it to the 14 Mbps of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. 5. Note: If you have a USB 2.0 port on page 1-11. 1-5 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 4.
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... XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 4. Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter After you have connected the wireless USB adapter, the following section "Using the Smart Wizard to the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3.
... XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 4. Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter After you have connected the wireless USB adapter, the following section "Using the Smart Wizard to the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3.
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... screen: Hidden network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the network name (SSID). Figure 1-4 2. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) field is blank. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for saving a profile...
... screen: Hidden network Figure 1-5 Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the network name (SSID). Figure 1-4 2. Select the wireless network from the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) field is blank. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual You are in your choice. Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for saving a profile...
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...bar. Clicking on page 1-9." The status bar at the bottom of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the system tray icon opens the... Smart Wizard. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. Use the ...
...bar. Clicking on page 1-9." The status bar at the bottom of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 5. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the system tray icon opens the... Smart Wizard. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. Use the ...
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... wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. The system tray is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. Also, look for a network association and when it is better. The LED on page 1-11. The status bar is on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual...
... wireless USB adapter shows the network connection. The system tray is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. Also, look for a network association and when it is better. The LED on page 1-11. The status bar is on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual...
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... to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to Router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-17. • If your computer...
... to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to Router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual The following figure. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-17. • If your computer...
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... the type of wireless link. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is connecting to a network at 2.4 GHz. • Blue. The wireless USB adapter isconnected to a wireless network, and is not sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, but it is sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED...
... the type of wireless link. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual In Vista, there is connecting to a network at 2.4 GHz. • Blue. The wireless USB adapter isconnected to a wireless network, and is not sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, but it is sending or receiving data. The wireless USB adapter is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED...
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... the plastic cradle to the plastic cradle on the side or back of the outside rear. Place one with three black fasteners. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. Figure 1-10 2. Locate the one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the middle of your monitor near the top for better ...
... the plastic cradle to the plastic cradle on the side or back of the outside rear. Place one with three black fasteners. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 1. Figure 1-10 2. Locate the one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the middle of your monitor near the top for better ...
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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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Download the upgrade from...
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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. v1.0, December 2007 1-13 Download the upgrade from...
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... when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in the Windows system tray. 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 following sections . You can also scan to...
... when you have installed the software from the Resource CD, the icon appears on the Windows taskbar. To view information about wireless networks in the Windows system tray. 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 following sections . You can also scan to...
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... the following buttons are located at the bottom of the information is still displayed. • Channel. This is used. Note that you selected. • Scan. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to the network that as a security measure, some...
... the following buttons are located at the bottom of the information is still displayed. • Channel. This is used. Note that you selected. • Scan. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading to the network that as a security measure, some...
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... it. To join a network: 1. If you select a hidden network, then you must know the wireless security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab ... the wireless security if used, and to open the Smart Wizard. For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . The following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Follow the steps of wireless network - Click Next. 3. On the status bar, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...
... it. To join a network: 1. If you select a hidden network, then you must know the wireless security settings for each network with the wireless network and security settings. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab ... the wireless security if used, and to open the Smart Wizard. For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . The following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Follow the steps of wireless network - Click Next. 3. On the status bar, click Find a Network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...