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... a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be prompted to connect your adapter. 1. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter • USB cable and cradle • Resource CD (includes warranty and customer support information) • Installation Guide (this guide) Start Here This Installation Guide will initiate your connection. These setup instructions assume that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you have reviewed the settings, click...
... a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be prompted to connect your adapter. 1. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter • USB cable and cradle • Resource CD (includes warranty and customer support information) • Installation Guide (this guide) Start Here This Installation Guide will initiate your connection. These setup instructions assume that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you have reviewed the settings, click...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... maximum performance • Added convenience with a USB cable extension • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) - Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. of a button • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, play online games, make Internet phone calls • Works with NETGEAR and other Wireless-N adapters • Push 'N' Connect can securely connect devices at the push of free channel s Surf the Internet, email and online chat Streaming music/radio Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting...
... maximum performance • Added convenience with a USB cable extension • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) - Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. of a button • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, play online games, make Internet phone calls • Works with NETGEAR and other Wireless-N adapters • Push 'N' Connect can securely connect devices at the push of free channel s Surf the Internet, email and online chat Streaming music/radio Multiple PCs wirelessly connecting...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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...; NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD • Warranty/support information card 350 E. and other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). For indoor use only. This product comes with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) †Maximum wireless signal...
...; NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD • Warranty/support information card 350 E. and other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). For indoor use only. This product comes with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) †Maximum wireless signal...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 14 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security 15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...17 About Your Smart Wizard 18 Advanced Settings ...19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 14 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security 15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...17 About Your Smart Wizard 18 Advanced Settings ...19 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network ...
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... this manual is used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. ix v1.0, June 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
... this manual is used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. ix v1.0, June 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
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... updates are available on a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 June 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions...
... updates are available on a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 June 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions...
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... sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual -
... sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual -
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... wireless security to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. See "Installation with Custom Setup lets you can use to protect your NETGEAR dealer. There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network from unauthorized access. This manual - Installation Guide - This method is explained in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 • USB cable and adapter...
... wireless security to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. See "Installation with Custom Setup lets you can use to protect your NETGEAR dealer. There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your network from unauthorized access. This manual - Installation Guide - This method is explained in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 • USB cable and adapter...
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... your wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Go to the following link to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads...
... your wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Go to the following link to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads...
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... materials are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. With Custom setup you can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your area. - The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your wireless router or access point supports it. If you...
... materials are between the devices. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. With Custom setup you can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your area. - The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your wireless router or access point supports it. If you...
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Select Install the Software. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. If you are connected to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup: 1. If...
Select Install the Software. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. If you are connected to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup: 1. If...
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... the Windows configuration utility. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to proceed. 5. You will be prompted to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Depending on page 1-8). 3. Connect to connect your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. • Windows XP. If a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual •...
... the Windows configuration utility. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to proceed. 5. You will be prompted to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Depending on page 1-8). 3. Connect to connect your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. • Windows XP. If a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual •...
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... list of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need the passphrase to connect. If your wireless network has implemented security, you need to know which type of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can use WPS to create a secure connection...
... list of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need the passphrase to connect. If your wireless network has implemented security, you need to know which type of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can use WPS to create a secure connection...
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... the adapter initiates your area use the USB cable to join a network. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to it is automatically saved as Profile. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your area connect to the middle back of your connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic...
... the adapter initiates your area use the USB cable to join a network. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to it is automatically saved as Profile. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your area connect to the middle back of your connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic...
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... color coded to show the status of your wireless link. Move to a location where the wireless signal quality is wireless node. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the adapter. It is lost. Check your wireless and Internet connection. moving to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter...
... color coded to show the status of your wireless link. Move to a location where the wireless signal quality is wireless node. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the adapter. It is lost. Check your wireless and Internet connection. moving to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter...
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... from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is strongest. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status...
... from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is strongest. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status...
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... wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Connect to use. If you want to the network that you use . The channel determines which operating frequency is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Close the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button...
... wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Connect to use. If you want to the network that you use . The channel determines which operating frequency is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Close the window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2. Select a network from the drop-down list. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network This feature is based on page 1-11. Note that supports WPS. Click Next. For more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Click Close to configure. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wi...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2. Select a network from the drop-down list. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network This feature is based on page 1-11. Note that supports WPS. Click Next. For more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Click Close to configure. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wi...
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... wireless access point is the default WNDA3100v2 wireless network name (SSID). Note: The SSID in the spaces below . Wireless network name (SSID • If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used : - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). Enter a word or group of 0-9 or a-f). Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. For the access point and wireless nodes to 32 alphanumeric characters. WEP encryption...
... wireless access point is the default WNDA3100v2 wireless network name (SSID). Note: The SSID in the spaces below . Wireless network name (SSID • If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used : - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). Enter a word or group of 0-9 or a-f). Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. For the access point and wireless nodes to 32 alphanumeric characters. WEP encryption...
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... connect to open the Smart Wizard. Accept the default settings, or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. 4-3 v1.0, June 2009 Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? No IP address is how you click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start...
... connect to open the Smart Wizard. Accept the default settings, or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. 4-3 v1.0, June 2009 Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? No IP address is how you click Apply. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you start...