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... Hardware Wizard is Profile. )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 show you how to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on your PC. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Next...
... Hardware Wizard is Profile. )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 show you how to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on your PC. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Next...
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NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. © 2009 by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device ...rate. Technical Support Please refer to Part 15 of NETGEAR, Inc. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the support information card that interference will vary. Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ...
NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. © 2009 by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device ...rate. Technical Support Please refer to Part 15 of NETGEAR, Inc. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the support information card that interference will vary. Statement of Conditions In the interest of product and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ...
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... 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 Area 1 Joining a Network...
... 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 Area 1 Joining a Network...
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... 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 implement wireless security to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and...
... 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 implement wireless security to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuration. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and...
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...WNDA3100v2 driver software. Go to the following link to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ 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 least 4 feet (over wireless... Mbytes of free hard disk 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 identify the...
...WNDA3100v2 driver software. Go to the following link to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ 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 least 4 feet (over wireless... Mbytes of free hard disk 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 identify the...
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... 2009 If not, click Install from CD. 4. 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. Select Install the Software. If you are connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Click next, select I Agree to configure and manage...
... 2009 If not, click Install from CD. 4. 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. Select Install the Software. If you are connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Click next, select I Agree to configure and manage...
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...click Install this driver software anyway. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. Follow the on page 1-8). 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Allow the ...USB port on which Windows operating system you to connect your wireless networks with the following : • Windows Vista. Specify the settings for the Found New Hardware Wizard. - If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the following section "Connecting to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
...click Install this driver software anyway. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. Follow the on page 1-8). 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Allow the ...USB port on which Windows operating system you to connect your wireless networks with the following : • Windows Vista. Specify the settings for the Found New Hardware Wizard. - If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of the following section "Connecting to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
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...want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to continue. If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click ... networks in your area Note: If you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need the passphrase 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 ...
...want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to continue. If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click ... networks in your area Note: If you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need the passphrase 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 ...
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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 your wireless and Internet connection. Clicking on page 1-12. The following section, "WNDA3100v2 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. The...
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 your wireless and Internet connection. Clicking on page 1-12. The following section, "WNDA3100v2 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. Also, look for possible interference such as closer to the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. The...
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... if prompted restart your computer. 5. Remove the WNDA3100v2 software from your computer. Upgrading the WNDA3100v2 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. Remove the WNDA3100v2 adapter 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. Write down the settings for...
... if prompted restart your computer. 5. Remove the WNDA3100v2 software from your computer. Upgrading the WNDA3100v2 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in these steps. 1. Remove the WNDA3100v2 adapter 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. Write down the settings for...
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... to sort. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, June 2009 You can use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). 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 search for your network. To view information...
... to sort. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, June 2009 You can use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). 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 search for your network. To view information...
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...access point supports WPS. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Access. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the ...the information is still displayed. Connect to it. Close the window. If you must know the wireless security settings for wireless 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...
...access point supports WPS. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Access. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the ...the information is still displayed. Connect to it. Close the window. If you must know the wireless security settings for wireless 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...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. See "Using a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. Log in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Network" on ...WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Notes: If you connect using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. See the Installation Guide, provided in the software. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to a Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. -
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. See "Using a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. Log in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Network" on ...WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Notes: If you connect using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. See the Installation Guide, provided in the software. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to a Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. -
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...see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". c. Click Save Profile. All 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 the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 To use of a router or access point. Note: If ... Access Point (Infrastructure) is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Specify the wireless security for the profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
...see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". c. Click Save Profile. All 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 the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 To use of a router or access point. Note: If ... Access Point (Infrastructure) is an 802.11 networking framework in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on your network. Specify the wireless security for the profile. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Otherwise, this point ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Otherwise, this point ...
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...Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. b. Figure 2-13 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to open the ...are saved in a profile name. c. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. In 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 ...
...Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. a. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. b. Figure 2-13 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to open the ...are saved in a profile name. c. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. In 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 ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. Note: You will use. • 64... select the network, or enter the SSID. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2-14 3. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. b. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the access point. Select the WEP... encryption security: 1. c. b. Click Apply, and then click Close to the USB port in your computer. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name.
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. Note: You will use. • 64... select the network, or enter the SSID. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2-14 3. Run the WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard. b. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the access point. Select the WEP... encryption security: 1. c. b. Click Apply, and then click Close to the USB port in your computer. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name.
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... to join, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Also, refer to the knowledge base on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, June 2009 The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is available. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not...
... to join, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Also, refer to the knowledge base on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, June 2009 The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is available. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not...
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... the WNDA3100v2 Software" in the system tray. Check to the Internet. The connection status in Chapter B. 3. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in Chapter 1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
... the WNDA3100v2 Software" in the system tray. Check to the Internet. The connection status in Chapter B. 3. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in Chapter 1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
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...) field. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNDA3100v2 icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Accept the default settings, or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. 4-3 v1.0, June 2009 This can occur if you upgraded your WNDA3100v2 software and did...
...) field. 2. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNDA3100v2 icon to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Accept the default settings, or make your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Control Panel. 4-3 v1.0, June 2009 This can occur if you upgraded your WNDA3100v2 software and did...