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)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 show you how to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on your PC and connect your program features will be configured automatically. These setup instructions...
)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 show you how to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on your PC and connect your program features will be configured automatically. These setup instructions...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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...Basic technical support provided for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD •... throughput rate and wireless coverage. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® XP, ...
...Basic technical support provided for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD •... throughput rate and wireless coverage. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® XP, ...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...NETGEAR, Inc. For other countries, see your product. 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 product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless...may cause undesired operation. © 2009 by one or more of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and...Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only.
...NETGEAR, Inc. For other countries, see your product. 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 product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless...may cause undesired operation. © 2009 by one or more of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and...Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only.
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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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...the top left corner of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the... you want to print. Printing a PDF chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10046-02 1.0 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 ...
...the top left corner of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the... you want to print. Printing a PDF chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10046-02 1.0 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 ...
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... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 This method is installed, and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the...
... should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 This method is installed, and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. If your wireless-N USB adapter...PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install SP2...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. If your wireless-N USB adapter...PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install SP2...
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... as from a cordless phone, you will not be able to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - See "Advanced Settings...
... as from a cordless phone, you will not be able to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - See "Advanced Settings...
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.... For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Follow the on which Windows operating system you selected Smart Wizard, then click Next and continue with the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software and to connect your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. The adapter and driver are using only...
.... For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Follow the on which Windows operating system you selected Smart Wizard, then click Next and continue with the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software and to connect your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. The adapter and driver are using only...
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... 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 has indicators in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Move to show the status of the adapter. The LED on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is lost. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 The...
... 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 has indicators in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Move to show the status of the adapter. The LED on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is lost. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 The...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the...
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.... During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in Your Area You can interfere with each other. Viewing Wireless Networks in this is the case, and you want to reinstall the ...WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). You can click a column heading to search for your network. To view information about wireless networks, click the click the Networks tab to display the following screen: icon to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless...
.... During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in Your Area You can interfere with each other. Viewing Wireless Networks in this is the case, and you want to reinstall the ...WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). You can click a column heading to search for your network. To view information about wireless networks, click the click the Networks tab to display the following screen: icon to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless...
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... such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Close the window. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Note: Make sure that you know...if a network uses WEP, you want to use. See the following section "Joining a Network". Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. 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 ...
... such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Close the window. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Note: Make sure that you know...if a network uses WEP, you want to use. See the following section "Joining a Network". Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. 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 ...
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...wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on -screen button in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Network" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. You can be running Windows...number (PIN), or use either a push button or PIN entry to a Wireless Network" on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Click an access point or router ...
...wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on -screen button in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Network" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. You can be running Windows...number (PIN), or use either a push button or PIN entry to a Wireless Network" on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Click an access point or router ...
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... in Appendix B. a. Use a browser to connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Click Save Profile... does not work using DHCP settings. To use of a router or access point. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. c.
... in Appendix B. a. Use a browser to connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Click Save Profile... does not work using DHCP settings. To use of a router or access point. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. c.
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...Figure 2-10 b. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, ... If you must have administrator rights. See the link to Reply. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.
...Figure 2-10 b. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, ... If you must have administrator rights. See the link to Reply. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.
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... Advanced Settings on a list of the Smart Wizard. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you must have a specific reason to this adapter. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual About Tab Field Device Regional Domain Driver version...
... Advanced Settings on a list of the Smart Wizard. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you must have a specific reason to this adapter. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual About Tab Field Device Regional Domain Driver version...
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... are : - Although any of the links in this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the path. Microwave ovens (no closer than 1 foot) - Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the ...
... are : - Although any of the links in this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the path. Microwave ovens (no closer than 1 foot) - Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the ...
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... and reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to solve common problems you selected the correct wireless network. Reload the WNDA3100v2 software, if necessary. • Try to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, June 2009 To select a network to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your wireless-N USB adapter. For information about...
... and reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to solve common problems you selected the correct wireless network. Reload the WNDA3100v2 software, if necessary. • Try to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, June 2009 To select a network to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on your wireless-N USB adapter. For information about...
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.... • The wireless-N USB adapter might still be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to be removed. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are probably...wireless network. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router or access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, June 2009 or 128- See "Connecting to a Wireless Network" on the network or to save the changes. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 ...
.... • The wireless-N USB adapter might still be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to be removed. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are probably...wireless network. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router or access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, June 2009 or 128- See "Connecting to a Wireless Network" on the network or to save the changes. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 ...