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...-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be configured automatically. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your wireless network. On the Connecting to 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...
...-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be configured automatically. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your wireless network. On the Connecting to 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...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... with fewer dropped connections or dead spots • Provides enough bandwidth 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 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
... with fewer dropped connections or dead spots • Provides enough bandwidth 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 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
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... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible...
... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible...
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...1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in overeenstemming is NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhin...
...1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in overeenstemming is NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhin...
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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) ... 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 Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter...
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) ... 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 Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter...
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..., file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual describes how to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
..., file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual describes how to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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...Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. How to PDF versions of contents and an ...manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , 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,...
...Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. How to PDF versions of contents and an ...manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , 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,...
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Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. ...
Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. ...
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... original packing materials, in case you specify where the software 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 cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Installation Guide - This manual - What Is in the Installation Guide. • Installation with Custom Setup...
... original packing materials, in case you specify where the software 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 cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Installation Guide - This manual - What Is in the Installation Guide. • Installation with Custom Setup...
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....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-N USB adapter at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have a PC...
....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-N USB adapter at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have a PC...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless network. Save your wireless network settings in your area. - You can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use set...change the setting to install and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Smart Wizard utility. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless-N USB adapter. - However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless network. Save your wireless network settings in your area. - You can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use set...change the setting to install and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Smart Wizard utility. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless-N USB adapter. - However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide...
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The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click next, select I Agree to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select Install the Software. If you are connected to select the destination folder for ...If not, click Install from CD. 4. Select one of the following methods to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. 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.
The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click next, select I Agree to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select Install the Software. If you are connected to select the destination folder for ...If not, click Install from CD. 4. Select one of the following methods to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. 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.
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.... If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Connect to automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect. - When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant...
.... If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Connect to automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect. - When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant...
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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, leave the radio button selected, and click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to... area Note: If you are not sure if your router does not support WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network: • If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the...
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, leave the radio button selected, and click Next to continue. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to... area Note: If you are not sure if your router does not support WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network: • If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the...
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... your settings in the field. Click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. The Smart Wizard asks if you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your wireless network has implemented security, and you want to... save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. b. d. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 a. c. If you do not enter a profile name, your ...
... your settings in the field. Click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. The Smart Wizard asks if you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your wireless network has implemented security, and you want to... save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. b. d. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 a. c. If you do not enter a profile name, your ...
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... cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can take up to a minute to the middle back of your area use the USB cable to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. It can use wireless security (strongly recommended) then you...
... cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can take up to a minute to the middle back of your area use the USB cable to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. It can use wireless security (strongly recommended) then you...
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Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 1-7 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener.
Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 1-7 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener.
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... or large metal surface. The wireless link is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of the connection. Check your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. After you install the WNDA3100v2 software, the icon appears on...
... or large metal surface. The wireless link is wireless node. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of the connection. Check your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. After you install the WNDA3100v2 software, the icon appears on...
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... icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is shown. v1.0, June 2009 1-11 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual If you right-click the WNDA3100v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification...
... icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is shown. v1.0, June 2009 1-11 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual If you right-click the WNDA3100v2 icon in the system tray, you can disable its Internet notification...
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... mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by the network. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of network connection. To optimize the...
... mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by the network. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of network connection. To optimize the...