WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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...: • If you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. After you have a wireless router or access point that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of wireless networks and click Next 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) •...
...: • If you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. After you have a wireless router or access point that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of wireless networks and click Next 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) •...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... a RangeMax Wireless-N Router for You? 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...
... a RangeMax Wireless-N Router for You? 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...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... of NETGEAR, Inc. D-WNDA3100v2-0 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of purchase. 1Up to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System...
... of NETGEAR, Inc. D-WNDA3100v2-0 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of purchase. 1Up to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. dat het toestel 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. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele...
... stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. dat het toestel 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. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele...
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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... 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. ix v1.0, June 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Tip...
... 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. ix v1.0, June 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Tip...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... This Manual The HTML version of this manual, you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , 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 to print the page contents. •...
... This Manual The HTML version of this manual, you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , 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 to print the page contents. •...
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... window. • Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Use the...
... window. • Click the print icon in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Use the...
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.... Installation Guide - 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 • Resource CD, including: - See "Installation with Custom Setup lets you can use to return the product for custom installation of...
.... Installation Guide - 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 • Resource CD, including: - See "Installation with Custom Setup lets you can use to return the product for custom installation of...
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.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location 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 You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer...
.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location 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 You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer...
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...install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. Manage your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Save your network connections and...GHz interference at your location, such as from a cordless phone, you can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Installation with concrete, or have...
...install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. Manage your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Save your network connections and...GHz interference at your location, such as from a cordless phone, you can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Installation with concrete, or have...
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..., browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. For the Setup Type, 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your...
..., browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. For the Setup Type, 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click next, select I Agree to the Internet, click Check for your...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. You will be prompted to and manage your adapter. 1. The adapter and driver are using Push 'N' Connect. - Configure network manually. Connect to connect your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. You will be prompted to and manage your adapter. 1. The adapter and driver are using Push 'N' Connect. - Configure network manually. Connect to connect your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... does not support WPS and you need the passphrase to complete your router supports 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 selected...
... does not support WPS and you need the passphrase to complete your router supports 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 selected...
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... for your wireless network has implemented security, and you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in ...different locations. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 a. b. Create a wireless settings Profile. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
... for your wireless network has implemented security, and you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in ...different locations. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 a. b. Create a wireless settings Profile. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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..., plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to the middle back of the plastic cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can take up to a minute to ...
..., plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to the middle back of the plastic cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can take up to a minute to ...
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Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
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... wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your connection to a wireless network and to show the status of the screen shows details about your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to the wireless access point. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with another 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...
... wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your connection to a wireless network and to show the status of the screen shows details about your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to the wireless access point. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with another 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...
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... Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The status bar is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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...
... Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The status bar is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. 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...
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.... • Amber. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a network at 5 GHz. If many wireless networks in the following table. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding...
.... • Amber. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a network at 5 GHz. If many wireless networks in the following table. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding...