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... the label of their respective holders. The default profile name is strongest. See the User Manual on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Security 5. Wireless data rate measured in accordance with the router. After installing your product at the bottom of the ...Union Directive 2002/96 on the Resource CD. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your monitor, near the top for selecting NETGEAR products. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to extend the range...
... the label of their respective holders. The default profile name is strongest. See the User Manual on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Security 5. Wireless data rate measured in accordance with the router. After installing your product at the bottom of the ...Union Directive 2002/96 on the Resource CD. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your monitor, near the top for selecting NETGEAR products. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to extend the range...
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... (1) This device may cause undesired operation. iii v1.0, June 2009 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. IMPORTANT... NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing...
... (1) This device may cause undesired operation. iii v1.0, June 2009 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. IMPORTANT... NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. To maintain compliance with IC radiation exposure limits set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing...
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... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Basic Setup What Is in the Box ...1 What You Need Before You Begin 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range 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...
... Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Revision History ...xi Chapter 1 Basic Setup What Is in the Box ...1 What You Need Before You Begin 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range 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...
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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) and ... 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 ...
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) and ... 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 ...
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... used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual describes how to highlight...
... used to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. For express installation, please see the Installation Guide. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual describes how to highlight...
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.../support. website at http://www.adobe.com. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in Appendix B, "Related Documents. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written 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...
.../support. website at http://www.adobe.com. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in Appendix B, "Related Documents. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written 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...
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... to print. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. •...; Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. Printing a PDF version of your browser window. - Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
... to print. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. •...; Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. Printing a PDF version of your browser window. - Printing a PDF chapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual...
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... page 1-3. Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. 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: -
... page 1-3. Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter includes instructions for repair. 1-1 v1.0, June 2009 See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. 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: -
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... area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have a PC with a Pentium 300...
... area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNDA3100v2 driver software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have a PC with a Pentium 300...
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.... • Custom installation using the Windows utility. In general, wireless devices can also choose whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to a wireless network. 1-3 v1.0, June 2009 Save your area. - See...
.... • Custom installation using the Windows utility. In general, wireless devices can also choose whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to a wireless network. 1-3 v1.0, June 2009 Save your area. - See...
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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. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Insert the Resource CD. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. Click next...
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. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Insert the Resource CD. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. Click next...
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... which Windows operating system you are automatically added. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Connect to automatically configure the settings for your PC. 2. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Locate an available USB port on page 1-8). 3. When the Found New Hardware...
... which Windows operating system you are automatically added. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Connect to automatically configure the settings for your PC. 2. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Locate an available USB port on page 1-8). 3. When the Found New Hardware...
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... using WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your wireless network has implemented security, you need the passphrase to complete your router does not... during installation, you are not sure if your area Note: If 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, ...
... using WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your wireless network has implemented security, you need the passphrase to complete your router does not... during installation, you are not sure if your area Note: If 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, ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. d. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Click Next. a. If 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 the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. b. d. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. If you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Click Next. a. If 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 the field. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1...
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... to join a network. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Your settings are in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can use...
... to join a network. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Your settings are in your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can use...
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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. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 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 1-7 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. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 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.
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... color coded to the wireless access point. After you install the WNDA3100v2 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on page 1-12. 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 "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. •...
... color coded to the wireless access point. After you install the WNDA3100v2 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on page 1-12. 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 "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. •...
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Figure 1-10 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard 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 do so, then only the IP address is shown. The status bar is disabled, and...
Figure 1-10 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard 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 do so, then only the IP address is shown. The status bar is disabled, and...
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....0, June 2009 To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Internet. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is OK. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar...
....0, June 2009 To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Internet. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is OK. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar...
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...: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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.
...: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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.