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.... If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the other side of wireless networks and click Next to continue. Select your PC to a wireless network. )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...
.... If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the other side of wireless networks and click Next to continue. Select your PC to a wireless network. )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...
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... screen displays important details about all settings available for better reception. 4. Understanding the Status Bar 4. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to the middle back of one another channel. Attach... or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. After installing your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your monitor, near the top for your wireless adapter, refer to the User Manual on the label of your product and use our telephone support...
... screen displays important details about all settings available for better reception. 4. Understanding the Status Bar 4. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to the middle back of one another channel. Attach... or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. After installing your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your monitor, near the top for your wireless adapter, refer to the User Manual on the label of your product and use our telephone support...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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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) Email: info@NETGEAR.com...
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) Email: info@NETGEAR.com...
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... environmental factors, including volume of which is subject to change without notice. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available...
... environmental factors, including volume of which is subject to change without notice. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available...
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... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 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. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de...
... ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 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. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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...
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..., CLI text, code URL links • Formats. 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.
..., CLI text, code URL links • Formats. 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.
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... of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in order to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. 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, firewall, and VPN technologies...
... of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in order to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. 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, firewall, and VPN technologies...
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... this feature. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the...
... this feature. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of the complete manual. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Tip: If your browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the...
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... original packing materials, in case you specify where the software is explained 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: - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 This method is...
... original packing materials, in case you specify where the software is explained 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: - Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 This method is...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a 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. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2... driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Some versions of Windows ask ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a 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. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Note: The maximum speed of the WNDA3100v2... driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Some versions of Windows ask ...
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... (WPS). - You can change the setting to 5 GHz for your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - With Custom setup you will not be able to use only the Windows utility ...to configure and manage your area. - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Save your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set...
... (WPS). - You can change the setting to 5 GHz for your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - With Custom setup you will not be able to use only the Windows utility ...to configure and manage your area. - See "Advanced Settings" on page 2-23. Save your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set...
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... 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 Insert the Resource CD. Select Install the Software. If the CD...wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. If not, click Install from CD. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software To install the wireless-N USB adapter...
... 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 Insert the Resource CD. Select Install the Software. If the CD...wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. If not, click Install from CD. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software To install the wireless-N USB adapter...
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... utility. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. 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. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Allows you selected Smart Wizard...
... utility. Allow the Smart Wizard Install Assistant to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. 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. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. Allows you selected Smart Wizard...
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... No to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS. •...
... No to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your setup. 1-6 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you want to use the WNDA3100v2 software to connect to a wireless network. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS. •...
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... Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Review your wireless network has implemented security, and you do not enter a profile name, your settings in the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. Create a wireless settings Profile. If your settings and then click Finish. a.
... Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Review your wireless network has implemented security, and you do not enter a profile name, your settings in the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. Create a wireless settings Profile. If your settings and then click Finish. a.
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.... Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of your area connect to select a wireless network in order to the profile you selected 3. Figure 1-6 • If you are saved to join a network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button...
.... Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of your area connect to select a wireless network in order to the profile you selected 3. Figure 1-6 • If you are saved to join a network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button...
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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 cradle with the adapter 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 adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 1-7 3.
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 cradle with the adapter 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 adapter and the computer. 4. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 1-7 3.
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... will change colors depending on the Windows task bar. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 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 connection. See...
... will change colors depending on the Windows task bar. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. strong. 1-10 v1.0, June 2009 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 connection. See...