WNDA3100 Installation Guide
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... CD main page does not display, browse the files on the other side of this document. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. )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 installation you must: 1. Install...
... CD main page does not display, browse the files on the other side of this document. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. )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 installation you must: 1. Install...
WNDA3100 Product datasheet
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... 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 ...wireless connections using Dual Band Wireless-N • Provides enough bandwidth to support music downloads, file sharing and HD multimedia applications • Works with all new Wireless-N Gateways, Routers and Access Points • Backward compatible with older Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose from a complete line of NETGEAR...
... 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 ...wireless connections using Dual Band Wireless-N • Provides enough bandwidth to support music downloads, file sharing and HD multimedia applications • Works with all new Wireless-N Gateways, Routers and Access Points • Backward compatible with older Wireless-G hotspots • Designed for your notebook or desktop PC • Supports Windows® Vista™ Choose from a complete line of NETGEAR...
WNDA3100 Product datasheet
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..." refer to change without notice. Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300 - NETGEAR 1-year Warranty (see information enclosed) Package Contents - RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100) - and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. D-WNDA3100-0 Installation guide - Maximum performance compared to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-A. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks...
..." refer to change without notice. Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300 - NETGEAR 1-year Warranty (see information enclosed) Package Contents - RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100) - and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. D-WNDA3100-0 Installation guide - Maximum performance compared to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-A. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks...
WNDA3100 Reference Manual
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...uses, and can provide you with the specifications 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. If this... the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista ...
...uses, and can provide you with the specifications 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 registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. If this... the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista ...
WNDA3100 Reference Manual
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...user's authority to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found ...of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. 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 dalšími pøíslušnými ...
...user's authority to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from windows to radio frequency waves. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found ...of Conformity certificate for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. 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 dalšími pøíslušnými ...
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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...
WNDA3100 Reference Manual
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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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... of any page in the upper left of the complete manual. The PDF version of paper, you want to print. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter... of any page in the upper left of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing a PDF version of ...
... of any page in the upper left of the complete manual. The PDF version of paper, you want to print. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter... of any page in the upper left of your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing a PDF version of ...
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...Windows ask for better wireless throughput. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless USB adapter. In general, wireless...-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 your location, such as from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...
...Windows ask for better wireless throughput. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are constructed with the wireless USB adapter. In general, wireless...-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 your location, such as from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual •...
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... are connected to do so. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you can choose to your wireless network. If you must: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are...
... are connected to do so. When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista). 3. Installing the WNDA3100 Software Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you can choose to your wireless network. If you must: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Installation To complete this installation you are...
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... 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 testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
... 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 testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. • If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100...
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... up your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter After you have connected the wireless USB adapter, the...
... up your wireless USB adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities. • NETGEAR Smart Wizard. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next. Click Next and then go to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter" on page 1-6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 3. 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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...Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 Connecting to a minute. 6. 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. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. It is... 480 Mbps. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. Use the status bar to verify your connection ...
...Bar 1-8 v1.0, December 2007 Connecting to a minute. 6. 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. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is 14 Mbps. It is... 480 Mbps. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless connectivity. Use the status bar to verify your connection ...
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...wireless USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node, or the link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The status bar is lost. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter...Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on one end of the Settings tab. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light...
...wireless USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node, or the link is located at the bottom of the taskbar in the Windows system tray. The wireless USB adapter has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. The status bar is lost. The wireless USB adapter The wireless USB adapter...Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the wireless access point. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on one end of the Settings tab. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual • LED status light...
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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. Remove the WNDA3100 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. v1.0, December...
... 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. Remove the WNDA3100 software from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. v1.0, December...
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... at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for...
... at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and now you want to set up wireless security for the Wireless-N USB Adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for...
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... automatically restarts when you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. You can also scan to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. explain how to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
... automatically restarts when you want to use. • Configure wireless settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. You can also scan to search for your wireless USB adapter . • Save your computer. explain how to use the NETGEAR WNDA3100 Smart Wizard to change the wireless USB adapter wireless settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain...
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...Name (SSID). View networks and join a network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the information is blank even though the rest of the Wizard. In such cases, the SSID field is still displayed.... the wireless device broadcasting this column (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. Check for each other. (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. This is used. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Identifies whether the wireless network uses...
...Name (SSID). View networks and join a network. See "Finding a Network" on page 2-4. • Connect. Close the window of the information is blank even though the rest of the Wizard. In such cases, the SSID field is still displayed.... the wireless device broadcasting this column (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. Check for each other. (A) indicates a 5 GHz network, and (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. This is used. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Identifies whether the wireless network uses...
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For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For example, this mode is an 802.11 ... Hoc mode profile: 1. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. 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 accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For example, this mode is an 802.11 ... Hoc mode profile: 1. Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of an access point. 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.
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... 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. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure 2-6 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. d. Configure the computer network...
... 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. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure 2-6 b. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. d. Configure the computer network...