WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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...: • If you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. You are connected to continue. )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 ...
...: • If you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. You are connected to continue. )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 ...
WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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...network, should be treated and recycled in your area use it to register your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your product at the bottom of within the...wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to start the Connection Wizard. If disposed of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for selecting NETGEAR products. in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the adapter...
...network, should be treated and recycled in your area use it to register your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your product at the bottom of within the...wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to start the Connection Wizard. If disposed of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for selecting NETGEAR products. in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the adapter...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... interference No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using dual band Wireless-N • Better speed and range with less interference compared to other Wireless-G and Wireless-N devices Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections 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...
... interference No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using dual band Wireless-N • Better speed and range with less interference compared to other Wireless-G and Wireless-N devices Features • Delivers consistent wireless connections 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...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... 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. and other countries. in the United States and/or other countries. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook...
... 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. and other countries. in the United States and/or other countries. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...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. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. iv v1.0, June 2009 seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust...
...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. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. iv v1.0, June 2009 seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... 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 the Internet Connections 10 WNDA3100v2 Icon ...10 Smart Wizard Status Bar 11 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 12 Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100v2 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 1 Joining...
... 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 the Internet Connections 10 WNDA3100v2 Icon ...10 Smart Wizard Status Bar 11 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 12 Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software 13 Upgrading the WNDA3100v2 Software 13 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 1 Joining...
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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...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information...
... manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information...
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... print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. x v1.0, June 2009 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...
... print PDF files. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. x v1.0, June 2009 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...
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...-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 Printing a PDF version of the chapter you want to print. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual -
...-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July 2006 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 Printing a PDF version of the chapter you want to print. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual -
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... installation of the parts are two methods that you need to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR strongly recommends that 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 method...
... installation of the parts are two methods that you need to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR strongly recommends that 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 method...
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... indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. If your wireless-N USB adapter. 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...
... indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. If your wireless-N USB adapter. 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...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. With Custom setup you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter...or not you can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your location, such as from a cordless phone, you will not be ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. With Custom setup you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter...or not you can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your location, such as from a cordless phone, you will not be ...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...v1.0, June 2009 If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Browse to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. Click ...2. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. 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. Insert the Resource CD....
...v1.0, June 2009 If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Browse to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. Click ...2. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. 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. Insert the Resource CD....
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... Hardware Wizard is installed. Locate an available USB port on -screen instructions for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Depending on page 1-8). 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. 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...
... Hardware Wizard is installed. Locate an available USB port on -screen instructions for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Depending on page 1-8). 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. 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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... passphrase to complete your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If 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...
... passphrase to complete your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If 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...
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... want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 If your settings will be saved using the name Profile. c. Create a wireless settings Profile. Click Next. The Smart Wizard asks if you did not use Push...
... want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 If your settings will be saved using the name Profile. c. Create a wireless settings Profile. Click Next. The Smart Wizard asks if you did not use Push...
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..." on the desktop. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to it. • If the wireless networks in your area connect to join a network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the profile you are saved...
..." on the desktop. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to it. • If the wireless networks in your area connect to join a network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the profile you are saved...
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Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Figure 1-7 3.
Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Figure 1-7 3.
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... condition of the connection. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point, and the signal quality is color coded to any node, or the link is better. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 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...
... condition of the connection. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with an access point, and the signal quality is color coded to any node, or the link is better. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 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...