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... Wizard. - If a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. - Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on Custom installation, see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle" on the other side of wireless networks and click Next to insert your program features will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter...
... Wizard. - If a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway. - Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on Custom installation, see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle" on the other side of wireless networks and click Next to insert your program features will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter...
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...indicates an open network without notice. For information about your product at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for your wireless adapter, refer to the side of the plastic cradle. 2. Attach the smooth side of your... countries. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Data rate 7. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless data rate measured in your product and use the USB cable and adapter cradle to Internet. The Smart Wizard screen displays showing your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE...
...indicates an open network without notice. For information about your product at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for your wireless adapter, refer to the side of the plastic cradle. 2. Attach the smooth side of your... countries. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Data rate 7. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless data rate measured in your product and use the USB cable and adapter cradle to Internet. The Smart Wizard screen displays showing your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... brand names mentioned herein are 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 Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator, X-RAID, RangeMax, ReadyNAS and Smart Wizard are trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data...
... brand names mentioned herein are 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 Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator, X-RAID, RangeMax, ReadyNAS and Smart Wizard are trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data...
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... 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 Area 1 Joining a Network...
... 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 Area 1 Joining a Network...
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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) ...] Security 15 Setting Up WEP 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 ...
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) ...] Security 15 Setting Up WEP 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 ...
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... 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 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete...
... 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 Original publication xi v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete...
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... 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: - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your adapter automatically. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1...
... 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: - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your adapter automatically. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1...
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... connections and connect securely using the Smart Wizard utility. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation using the Windows utility. Save your area. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools...
... connections and connect securely using the Smart Wizard utility. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation using the Windows utility. Save your area. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools...
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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. If the CD main page does not display, ... select the destination folder for Updates. Browse to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 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. Insert the Resource CD.
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. If the CD main page does not display, ... select the destination folder for Updates. Browse to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 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. Insert the Resource CD.
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.... 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. 8. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Locate an available USB port on -screen instructions for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen...
.... 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. 8. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Locate an available USB port on -screen instructions for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen...
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... Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. If your router supports WPS, select No to connect. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button ...sure if your router does not support WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. 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...
... Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. If your router supports WPS, select No to connect. Smart Wizard, by Install Assistant If you selected the by Install Assistant radio button ...sure if your router does not support WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. 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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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. If you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in different locations. Create a wireless settings Profile. a. d. The Smart Wizard asks if you do not enter a profile name, your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Review your settings in the Passphrase field. c. Figure...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. If you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in different locations. Create a wireless settings Profile. a. d. The Smart Wizard asks if you do not enter a profile name, your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Review your settings in the Passphrase field. c. Figure...
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... to it is automatically saved as Profile. Your settings are in your area connect to select a wireless network in the system tray and on page 2-2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button during installation, the Settings screen displays: If you selected 3. See "Joining a Network...
... to it is automatically saved as Profile. Your settings are in your area connect to select a wireless network in the system tray and on page 2-2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button during installation, the Settings screen displays: If you selected 3. See "Joining a Network...
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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 task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Color Red...
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 task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Color Red...
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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 the following table describes how to open network without wireless security. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings...
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 the following table describes how to open network without wireless security. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings...
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...the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). Then use the Resource CD to sort. Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio...Smart Wizard. If this chapter will not be available. You can click a column heading to reinstall the software. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter...
...the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). Then use the Resource CD to sort. Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio...Smart Wizard. If this chapter will not be available. You can click a column heading to reinstall the software. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter...
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View networks and join a network. Connect to a wireless network. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. 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 Network button Connect button Scan ...
View networks and join a network. Connect to a wireless network. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. 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 Network button Connect button Scan ...
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Select a network from the drop-down list. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-5). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS is not a...http://www.wi-fi.org). If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join ...
Select a network from the drop-down list. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-5). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS is not a...http://www.wi-fi.org). If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join ...
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...wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Click Join a Network on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 Log in this section. See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. - To connect the wireless-N USB adapter... or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 1-11). - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access ...
...wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Click Join a Network on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 Log in this section. See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. - To connect the wireless-N USB adapter... or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 1-11). - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access ...
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... Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. Log in to a Wireless Network To join a network using a push button: 1. Click the icon to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure... 2-3 Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select Yes, and then click Next. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to the access point...
... Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. Log in to a Wireless Network To join a network using a push button: 1. Click the icon to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure... 2-3 Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select Yes, and then click Next. 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to the access point...