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... or wireless router. the default name is complete, click Finish. 4. For details on Custom installation, see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle" on the other side of the following: • Windows Vista. You will be configured automatically. On the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen, click Next to insert your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter • USB cable...
... or wireless router. the default name is complete, click Finish. 4. For details on Custom installation, see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle" on the other side of the following: • Windows Vista. You will be configured automatically. On the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen, click Next to insert your wireless USB adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 Package Contents • Wireless USB Adapter • USB cable...
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...To optimize wireless data rate, connect to a network with the router. For information about your monitor, near the top for your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your wireless adapter, refer...the network. See the User Manual on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Channel 6. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. The status of your product at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all ...
...To optimize wireless data rate, connect to a network with the router. For information about your monitor, near the top for your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your wireless adapter, refer...the network. See the User Manual on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Channel 6. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. The status of your product at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all ...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... or desktop PC • Use with a RangeMax Wireless-N Router for You? Speed† Coverage† Avoids 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...
... or desktop PC • Use with a RangeMax Wireless-N Router for You? Speed† Coverage† Avoids 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...
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...wireless router or access point. Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter... 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 ...
...wireless router or access point. Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter... 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 ...
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...not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Installation ... range decreases if such materials are installed. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. If you choose to configure and manage your wireless router or access point supports it. Save your area...
...not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Installation ... range decreases if such materials are installed. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. If you choose to configure and manage your wireless router or access point supports it. Save your area...
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.... (If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to connect. 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...
.... (If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to connect. 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...
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..., but it is connecting to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with the router. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is sending or receiving data. Amber indicates 2.4 GHz, and blue indicates 5 GHz. The wireless USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. 1-12 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status...
..., but it is connecting to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with the router. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is sending or receiving data. Amber indicates 2.4 GHz, and blue indicates 5 GHz. The wireless USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. 1-12 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status...
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...11. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS automatically configures the...Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. To use the status bar to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Note that supports WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1.
...11. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. WPS automatically configures the...Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. To use the status bar to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Note that supports WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1.
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...of the following: - You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in Your Area" on page 1-11). - See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to... or router that supports WPS, there are several methods: • Starting with the router or access point. Notes: If you connect using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be...
...of the following: - You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in Your Area" on page 1-11). - See "Using a WPS Button to Connect to... or router that supports WPS, there are several methods: • Starting with the router or access point. Notes: If you connect using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be...
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... WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to the access point or router that you have selected. 5. The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure 2-3 Note: If you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no...
... WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to the access point or router that you have selected. 5. The adapter detects a network with WPS: Figure 2-3 Note: If you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no...
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... network connection. You can use the router or access point's PIN; Press to connect to a WPS-enabled Figure 2-4 The wireless-N USB adapter security is set to open the Smart Wizard of the wireless-N USB adapter. 2-6 v1.0, June 2009 For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard screen. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. You can change the...
... network connection. You can use the router or access point's PIN; Press to connect to a WPS-enabled Figure 2-4 The wireless-N USB adapter security is set to open the Smart Wizard of the wireless-N USB adapter. 2-6 v1.0, June 2009 For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard screen. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. You can change the...
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On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). The adapter will connect with WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. To use the wireless router or access point's PIN, enter it in the field provided. Click Next, and then do either of the following: • To use a PIN, select No...
On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). The adapter will connect with WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. To use the wireless router or access point's PIN, enter it in the field provided. Click Next, and then do either of the following: • To use a PIN, select No...
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...The WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to any network. The router will connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP]. For more than once, you are three special profile names: Default, Profile, and New Profile. • Default.Your wireless-N USB adapter connects ...to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. Write down the generated PIN. Figure 2-7 - Note: The adapter security is used to replace the previous settings stored in the Settings screen. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - If...
...The WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to any network. The router will connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP]. For more than once, you are three special profile names: Default, Profile, and New Profile. • Default.Your wireless-N USB adapter connects ...to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. Write down the generated PIN. Figure 2-7 - Note: The adapter security is used to replace the previous settings stored in the Settings screen. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - If...
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... profiles and recall the one that matches the network you are two types of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. If you chose not to save a profile and...
... profiles and recall the one that matches the network you are two types of wireless network profiles that you need to join the network you want to an access point or router with the 802.11 Ad Hoc mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. If you chose not to save a profile and...
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To use of a router or access point. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the network. 4. For...mode. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click Apply. 6. For example, this profile. 5. b. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers.See the link to exchange files directly between them. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings... cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings.
To use of a router or access point. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the network. 4. For...mode. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click Apply. 6. For example, this profile. 5. b. Verify wireless connectivity to your computers.See the link to exchange files directly between them. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings... cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings.
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...for fragmentation. You can change this setting, make sure that is capable of your wireless router or access point is used for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz wireless networks. Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold.... Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. The packet size that your adapter. • Wireless Mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. If you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) ...
...for fragmentation. You can change this setting, make sure that is capable of your wireless router or access point is used for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz wireless networks. Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold.... Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. The packet size that your adapter. • Wireless Mode. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. If you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) ...
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... of using different types of the area in your router: - Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the...
... of using different types of the area in your router: - Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the location of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the...
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... - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction. The PC connected through the router to ...use of the links in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Although any of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, ...
... - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction. The PC connected through the router to ...use of the links in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Although any of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas...Your Network Speed Requirements Because your building's AC wiring. The Powerline HD family of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. With the introduction of products can coexist on newer computers, wired Ethernet...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas...Your Network Speed Requirements Because your building's AC wiring. The Powerline HD family of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. With the introduction of products can coexist on newer computers, wired Ethernet...
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... "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is recognized and enabled. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to a Wireless Network" on your system if one is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error...
... "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is recognized and enabled. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to a Wireless Network" on your system if one is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error...