WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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... the Found New Hardware Wizard. - Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. After you will be prompted to connect 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 guide) Start Here This Installation...
... the Found New Hardware Wizard. - Follow the onscreen instructions for Updates. After you will be prompted to connect 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 guide) Start Here This Installation...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... rights reserved. 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 USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista™...
... rights reserved. 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 USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista™...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity certificate for this NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 is NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 1999/5/ ΕΚ. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 est conforme aux...
...sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity certificate for this NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 is NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. NETGEAR, Inc NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 1999/5/ ΕΚ. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 est conforme aux...
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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...: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. ix v1.0, June 2009 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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual is used to...
...: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. ix v1.0, June 2009 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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual is used to...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... manual includes the following options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. website at a time •A button that displays the table 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...
... manual includes the following options, according to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Scope. website at a time •A button that displays the table 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...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of your browser window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the...
... a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of your browser window. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the...
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... Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Installation Guide - This manual - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - Warranty and Support information If any of your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
... Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security. Installation Guide - This manual - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - Warranty and Support information If any of your NETGEAR dealer. 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...
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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 wireless network settings of the wireless local 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 port's maximum speed, which...
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 wireless network settings of the wireless local 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 port's maximum speed, which...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network. 1-3 v1.0, June 2009 View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). -...manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. With Custom setup you can change the setting to : - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - In general, wireless devices ...
... Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network. 1-3 v1.0, June 2009 View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). -...manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. With Custom setup you can change the setting to : - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - In general, wireless devices ...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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..., click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 If you are connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Select one of the following methods to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. Insert the Resource CD. 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.
..., click Check for your wireless network: Figure 1-2 1-4 v1.0, June 2009 If you are connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Select one of the following methods to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. Insert the Resource CD. 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.
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... the Windows configuration utility. Allows you are automatically added. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. Connect to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Depending on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this...
... the Windows configuration utility. Allows you are automatically added. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. Connect to proceed. 5. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Depending on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this...
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... 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 continue. 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...
... 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 continue. 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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... Profile. a. If you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. c. Click Next. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. The Smart Wizard asks if you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Enter a unique name...
... Profile. a. If you want to save a profile: Figure 1-4 Creating a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the Passphrase field. c. Click Next. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. The Smart Wizard asks if you do not enter a profile name, your settings and then click Finish. Enter a unique name...
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.... The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-2. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of your area use the USB cable to extend the range of one fastener to it is automatically saved as Profile...
.... The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-2. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Attach the prickly side of your area use the USB cable to extend the range of one fastener to it is automatically saved as Profile...
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Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception.
Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Figure 1-7 3. Figure 1-8 1-9 v1.0, June 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the adapter and the computer. 4. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the side of your monitor, near the top for better reception.
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... colors and conditions indicated. 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 the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has...
... colors and conditions indicated. 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 the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has...
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... Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-11 The following figure. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings ...v1.0, June 2009 1-11 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual If you right-click the WNDA3100v2 icon in the following table describes how to open network without...
... Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-11 The following figure. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Identifies which wireless network you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. Figure 1-9 In Vista, there is located at the bottom of the Settings ...v1.0, June 2009 1-11 Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual If you right-click the WNDA3100v2 icon in the following table describes how to open network without...
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... it is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by the network. The wireless USB adapter is strongest. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with the router. To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a wireless network, but there is connecting...
... it is sending or receiving data. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status The wireless channel used by the network. The wireless USB adapter is strongest. The wireless USB adapter is a problem with the router. To optimize the wireless data rate (throughput), connect to a wireless network, but there is connecting...