WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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... of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. • Windows XP. Follow the onscreen instructions for a faster setup. 6. )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...
... of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway. • Windows XP. Follow the onscreen instructions for a faster setup. 6. )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...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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...™ (WPS) - 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...
...™ (WPS) - 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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... traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. D-WNDA3100v2-0 in the U.S. All rights reserved. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz...
... traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. D-WNDA3100v2-0 in the U.S. All rights reserved. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 1999/5/ ΕΚ. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 je ve shodì se základní...
... Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 1999/5/ ΕΚ. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 je ve shodì se základní...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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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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... express installation, please see the Installation Guide. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. 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 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
... express installation, please see the Installation Guide. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. 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 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...x v1.0, June 2009 Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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...manual. •A button to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is described in order to your needs. • Printing...
...x v1.0, June 2009 Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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...manual. •A button to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is described in order to your needs. • Printing...
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... 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 - Printing a PDF chapter. The PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the chapter...
... 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 - Printing a PDF chapter. The PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the chapter...
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..., and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
..., and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
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... compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What...
... compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are between the devices. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. Manage your area. - If you choose to do this, you...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are between the devices. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. Manage your area. - If you choose to do this, you...
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...: Figure 1-1 6. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click next, select I Agree 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. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double...
...: Figure 1-1 6. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click next, select I Agree 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. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double...
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... : • Windows Vista. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. 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. The adapter and driver are using Push 'N' Connect. - If you to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard...
... : • Windows Vista. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. 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. The adapter and driver are using Push 'N' Connect. - If you to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard...
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... WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your router supports WPS, select No 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, leave the radio button ... WPS-capable networks in your area Note: If you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to know which type of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your wireless network has implemented security, you need the passphrase to complete your router does...
... WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your router supports WPS, select No 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, leave the radio button ... WPS-capable networks in your area Note: If you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to know which type of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your wireless network has implemented security, you need the passphrase to complete your router does...
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...Wizard asks if you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the field. c. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase...1-7 v1.0, June 2009 Create a wireless settings Profile. If you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your wireless network has implemented security, and you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Review your settings will...
...Wizard asks if you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the field. c. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase...1-7 v1.0, June 2009 Create a wireless settings Profile. If you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your wireless network has implemented security, and you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Review your settings will...
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...) and the security settings in order to the profile you are saved to join a network. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in a location with an unsecured wireless network, the Setup Wizard automatically connects to it is automatically saved as Profile. See "Joining a Network" on the desktop. Your...
...) and the security settings in order to the profile you are saved to join a network. Figure 1-6 • If you selected 3. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in a location with an unsecured wireless network, the Setup Wizard automatically connects to it is automatically saved as Profile. See "Joining a Network" on the desktop. Your...
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Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 3.
Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure 1-7 3.
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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 status bar at the bottom of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending...
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 status bar at the bottom of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. The WNDA3100v2 icon will change colors depending...
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... Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings tab. 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...
... Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings tab. 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...
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... help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Amber indicates 2.4 GHz, and blue indicates 5 GHz. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is OK. • Connected to a network at 5 GHz. The status of network connection. 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 status The...
... help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. Amber indicates 2.4 GHz, and blue indicates 5 GHz. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is OK. • Connected to a network at 5 GHz. The status of network connection. 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 status The...