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...NETGEAR.com/register. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you for better reception. 4. If many wireless networks in the United States and/or other countries. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can interfere with the laws of the plastic cradle. 2. After installing your adapter and obtain better wireless...a Network 3. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your wireless connection. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Understanding the Status Bar 1. See the User Manual on the Resource CD. Understanding the Status Bar 4. Attach the cradle ...
...NETGEAR.com/register. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you for better reception. 4. If many wireless networks in the United States and/or other countries. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can interfere with the laws of the plastic cradle. 2. After installing your adapter and obtain better wireless...a Network 3. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your wireless connection. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Understanding the Status Bar 1. See the User Manual on the Resource CD. Understanding the Status Bar 4. Attach the cradle ...
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.... FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user's authority to the requirements as documented ...in this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual...
.... FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for assistance FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user's authority to the requirements as documented ...in this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual...
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... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Basic Setup What Is in the Box ...1 What You Need Before You Begin 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 Installation with Custom Setup 3 Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software 4 Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 6 Using the USB Adapter Cradle 8 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and...
... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Basic Setup What Is in the Box ...1 What You Need Before You Begin 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 2 Installation with Custom Setup 3 Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software 4 Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 6 Using the USB Adapter Cradle 8 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and...
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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 ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
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...links • Formats. ix v1.0, June 2009 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The...manual is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. 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...
...links • Formats. ix v1.0, June 2009 This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The...manual is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. 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...
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... installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions 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, see the links to the...
... installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions 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, see the links to the...
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... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing... 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. ...
... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Printing... 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of any page. ...
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... Guide. • Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, 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: - What Is in case you...
... Guide. • Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, 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: - What Is in case you...
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... free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. 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 wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your...
... free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. 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 wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your...
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...choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. You can also choose whether or not you want ...5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools ...
...choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. You can also choose whether or not you want ...5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools ...
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... displays. Select one of the following methods to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Browse 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. Click next, select I Agree to select the destination folder for Updates...
... displays. Select one of the following methods to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Browse 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. Click next, select I Agree to select the destination folder for Updates...
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... Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm...
... Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm...
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...not support WPS and you are not sure if your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, ...Hidden network WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 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 ...
...not support WPS and you are not sure if your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, ...Hidden network WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 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 ...
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... click Finish. c. b. a. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings in different locations. Review 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 field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Create a wireless settings Profile. Click Next. d.
... click Finish. c. b. a. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings in different locations. Review 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 field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Create a wireless settings Profile. Click Next. d.
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... connection. See "Joining a Network" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of your area use the USB cable to it is automatically saved as Profile. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can click the Join a Network...
... connection. See "Joining a Network" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of your area use the USB cable to it is automatically saved as Profile. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can click the Join a Network...
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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. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4.
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. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4.
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... wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to a location where the wireless signal quality is color coded to show the status of your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to the wireless access point. The LED on the Windows task bar. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter...
... wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to a location where the wireless signal quality is color coded to show the status of your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to the wireless access point. The LED on the Windows task bar. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. 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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... of the Settings tab. v1.0, June 2009 1-11 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 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 feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in...
... of the Settings tab. v1.0, June 2009 1-11 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. 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 feature by clearing the check mark enabling notification, as shown in...
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..., but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a network at 5 GHz. 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...
..., but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a network at 5 GHz. 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...
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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. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow...
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. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow...