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... the Resource CD. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. In the Setup Type screen, leave the Express (Recommended) radio button selected. Two connection methods are automatically added. )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...
... the Resource CD. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. In the Setup Type screen, leave the Express (Recommended) radio button selected. Two connection methods are automatically added. )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...
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...(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your Support information card. Statement of ...Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal...
...(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. By registering your Support information card. Statement of ...Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Custom Setup lets 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: - Warranty and Support information If any of your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to return...
... Custom Setup lets 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: - Warranty and Support information If any of your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to return...
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... 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. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You...
... 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. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You...
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..., 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. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the Resource...then click Next. 5. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select Install the Software. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. The...
..., 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. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the Resource...then click Next. 5. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select Install the Software. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. The...
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... the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to a Wireless Network." 1-5 v1.0, June 2009 Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. The adapter and driver are using only the Windows configuration utility. 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...
... the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to a Wireless Network." 1-5 v1.0, June 2009 Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. The adapter and driver are using only the Windows configuration utility. 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...
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...supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to continue. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of the following screens: Hidden ...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, leave...
...supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to continue. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of the following screens: Hidden ...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, leave...
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... cordless phone or large metal surface. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to any other 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...
... cordless phone or large metal surface. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to any other 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...
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... 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 WNDA3100v2 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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.
... 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 WNDA3100v2 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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.
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..., remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to open the Smart Wizard. he status bar shows your network. If this chapter will not be available. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to...
..., remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to open the Smart Wizard. he status bar shows your network. If this chapter will not be available. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to...
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...The access point supports WPS. See the following section "Joining a Network". After installation you can use . The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS...the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you selected Check for wireless networks. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even ...
...The access point supports WPS. See the following section "Joining a Network". After installation you can use . The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS...the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Note: Make sure that you selected Check for wireless networks. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even ...
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... or PIN entry to a Wireless Network" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to an access point or router that supports WPS in Your Area" on page 1-11). - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in the software.
... or PIN entry to a Wireless Network" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to an access point or router that supports WPS in Your Area" on page 1-11). - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in the software.
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... Tutorial on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Specify the wireless security for the profile. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example, this mode is used by the...the configuration settings are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
... Tutorial on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Specify the wireless security for the profile. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example, this mode is used by the...the configuration settings are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. You can check the status bar in Appendix B. a. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
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c. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Starting a Computer-to Reply. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure...Select the Computer-to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B.
c. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Starting a Computer-to Reply. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Figure...Select the Computer-to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. See the link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B.
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... the Network Name (SSID) field, and then select the network, or enter the SSID. v1.0, June 2009 2-15 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. In ...in a profile name. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a profile. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what ...
... the Network Name (SSID) field, and then select the network, or enter the SSID. v1.0, June 2009 2-15 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. In ...in a profile name. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in a profile. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in Appendix B. 3. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what ...
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... SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP encryption security: 1. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. a. Figure 2-14 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the...
... SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP encryption security: 1. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. a. Figure 2-14 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the...
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...WNDA3100v2 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless-N USB adapter in Chapter 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on. • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in the area but your wireless-N USB adapter...problems you selected the correct wireless network. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to join, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting Tips...
...WNDA3100v2 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless-N USB adapter in Chapter 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on. • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in the area but your wireless-N USB adapter...problems you selected the correct wireless network. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to join, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting Tips...
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...software version installed on the network or to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. • The wireless-N USB adapter... 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. I cannot connect to the previous wireless network. Check the router's Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet...
...software version installed on the network or to be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. • The wireless-N USB adapter... 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. I cannot connect to the previous wireless network. Check the router's Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to the Internet...