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...the Resource CD. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to an access point or wireless router. If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect ...the desktop so you can choose to bypass Push 'N' Connect by the second screen. )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...
...the Resource CD. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to an access point or wireless router. If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect ...the desktop so you can choose to bypass Push 'N' Connect by the second screen. )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...
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... status of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for selecting NETGEAR products. Understanding the Status Bar 4. If many wireless networks in Megabits per second. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can interfere with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. Other brand and product names are...
... status of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about all settings available for selecting NETGEAR products. Understanding the Status Bar 4. If many wireless networks in Megabits per second. Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can interfere with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. Other brand and product names are...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... or dead spots • Provides enough bandwidth to 23 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com S P E E D1 UP TO 15x C O V E R A G E1 UP TO 10x Avoids Interference Better Connections A secured connection at the push of antennas No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using Wi...
... or dead spots • Provides enough bandwidth to 23 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com S P E E D1 UP TO 15x C O V E R A G E1 UP TO 10x Avoids Interference Better Connections A secured connection at the push of antennas No. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using Wi...
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...of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need ...USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNDA3100v2...
...of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need ...USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNDA3100v2...
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... using the Windows utility. You can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - In general, wireless devices can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless router or access point supports it. Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective...
... using the Windows utility. You can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - In general, wireless devices can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless router or access point supports it. Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective...
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... the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, you are not sure if 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 are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need to...
... the by Install Assistant radio button during installation, you are not sure if 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 are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need to...
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... your network connection. • Connected to a wireless network, but there is connected to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with one another. The wireless-N USB adapter is connecting to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar...
... your network connection. • Connected to a wireless network, but there is connected to Router. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with one another. The wireless-N USB adapter is connecting to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar...
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...) to Connect to configure. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Follow the steps of the wizard to...
...) to Connect to configure. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Follow the steps of the wizard to...
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... lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. See the Installation Guide, provided in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the...
... lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. See the Installation Guide, provided in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the...
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... 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. Log in to connect. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network To join a network using a push button: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. On the Add WPS...
... 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. Log in to connect. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network To join a network using a push button: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. On the Add WPS...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. To use the Status Bar to an access point or router: 1. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. You can either use the router or access point's PIN; For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your network connection. Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Network...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. To use the Status Bar to an access point or router: 1. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. You can either use the router or access point's PIN; For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on your network connection. Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Network...
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... it in the field provided. Figure 2-5 3. Figure 2-6 • To generate a PIN for the wireless-N USB adapter, select the radio button for the adapter to avoid using a push button. Click Next, and then do either of the following: • To use a PIN, select No to generate a random PIN. The wireless-N USB adapter detects a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
... it in the field provided. Figure 2-5 3. Figure 2-6 • To generate a PIN for the wireless-N USB adapter, select the radio button for the adapter to avoid using a push button. Click Next, and then do either of the following: • To use a PIN, select No to generate a random PIN. The wireless-N USB adapter detects a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2.
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... profile names: Default, Profile, and New Profile. • Default.Your wireless-N USB adapter connects to save a profile but do this more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-11. The router will connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP]. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - On the access point or router that it finds. • Profile. You can change the...
... profile names: Default, Profile, and New Profile. • Default.Your wireless-N USB adapter connects to save a profile but do this more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-11. The router will connect to WPA-PSK [TKIP]. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - On the access point or router that it finds. • Profile. You can change the...
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... store multiple profiles and recall the one that you need to a wireless network, this profile name is created automatically. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. WPS. Then, you are using at : "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. Connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 Ad Hoc mode. If you use WPS to...
... store multiple profiles and recall the one that you need to a wireless network, this profile name is created automatically. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. WPS. Then, you are using at : "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. Connect to an access point or router with the 802.11 Ad Hoc mode. If you use WPS to...
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...are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on your network. Verify wireless connectivity to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example,...Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. Specify the wireless security for the profile. To use of a router or access point. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, ...
...are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on your network. Verify wireless connectivity to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". For example,...Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. Specify the wireless security for the profile. To use of a router or access point. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, ...
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...Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your wireless router or access point is capable of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. An Auto setting ... Transmit Power. The packet size that your adapter. • Wireless Mode. CSMA/CD is used for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz wireless networks. Lowering the output power level lets you change the wireless mode, though the default setting works for ...
...Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your wireless router or access point is capable of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. An Auto setting ... Transmit Power. The packet size that your adapter. • Wireless Mode. CSMA/CD is used for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz wireless networks. Lowering the output power level lets you change the wireless mode, though the default setting works for ...
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... the location of the area in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to optimize wireless router performance. • Identify critical wireless links. This also means that devices that will operate. - Near the center of the wireless router. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of water...
... the location of the area in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to optimize wireless router performance. • Identify critical wireless links. This also means that devices that will operate. - Near the center of the wireless router. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of water...
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... 200 Mbps speed of equipment that includes many different connection speeds. With a high-speed router this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. The PC connected through the router to large files on the type of the Powerline HD connection. Computers and fax...
... 200 Mbps speed of equipment that includes many different connection speeds. With a high-speed router this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. The PC connected through the router to large files on the type of the Powerline HD connection. Computers and fax...
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... 2009 In addition, many emerging home applications require high data rates. The use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for speed, economy, and security. Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements Because your computers. 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 prevent neighbors from connecting. With the introduction of multiple...
... 2009 In addition, many emerging home applications require high data rates. The use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for speed, economy, and security. Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements Because your computers. 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 prevent neighbors from connecting. With the introduction of multiple...
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... reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Joining a Network" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to solve common problems you selected the correct wireless network. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to connect, but is unsuccessful. • The router might...
... reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Joining a Network" on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to solve common problems you selected the correct wireless network. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to connect, but is unsuccessful. • The router might...
