WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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... Wizard is Profile. If a message that you are automatically added. Note: You can take up to a minute or two to enter your connection. )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 driver software anyway. • Windows...
... Wizard is Profile. If a message that you are automatically added. Note: You can take up to a minute or two to enter your connection. )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 driver software anyway. • Windows...
WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide
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...; 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is subject to change without wireless security. Security 5. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. You might want to switch to Router. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to the adapter and the computer. Technical...
...; 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is subject to change without wireless security. Security 5. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. You might want to switch to Router. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to the adapter and the computer. Technical...
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 Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) - Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. of a button • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, play online games, make Internet phone calls • Works with NETGEAR and other Wireless-N adapters • Push 'N' Connect can securely connect devices at the...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 DUAL BAND ‡ Data Sheet draft 802.11n 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Better connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) - Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. of a button • Wirelessly surf, email, stream HD video, play online games, make Internet phone calls • Works with NETGEAR and other Wireless-N adapters • Push 'N' Connect can securely connect devices at the...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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.... 1Up to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. All rights reserved. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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. D-WNDA3100v2-0 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel®...
.... 1Up to 15x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. All rights reserved. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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. D-WNDA3100v2-0 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel®...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... computer. To maintain compliance with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. The highest SAR level measured for an uncontrolled environment. • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC ...has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme...
... computer. To maintain compliance with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. The highest SAR level measured for an uncontrolled environment. • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC ...has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... 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 ...2 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network...
... 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 ...2 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network...
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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 Security Settings 14 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security 15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16...
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 Security Settings 14 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security 15 Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 16...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures 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 • Resource CD, including: - This...
... Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures 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 • Resource CD, including: - This...
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... avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have...b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual ...
... avoid 1-2 v1.0, June 2009 Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have...b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual ...
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.... • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Save your wireless network settings in your area. - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless router or access point supports it. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools...
.... • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Save your wireless network settings in your area. - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your wireless router or access point supports it. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected...
... manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected...
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... Anyway. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Follow the on which Windows operating system you are automatically added. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. If you to connect securely...
... Anyway. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Follow the on which Windows operating system you are automatically added. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is installed. If you to connect securely...
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...1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your router supports WPS, select No to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and... 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...
...1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your router supports WPS, select No to connect. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and... 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...
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...Click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. a. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 Create a wireless settings Profile. ... a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the field. b. c. If you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings in different locations. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you do...
...Click Next. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. a. Enter a unique name for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. Review your settings will be saved using the name Profile. Figure 1-5 1-7 v1.0, June 2009 Create a wireless settings Profile. ... a profile makes it easy to quickly connect to wireless networks in the field. b. c. If you did not use Push 'N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings in different locations. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you do...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... range of one fastener to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. Your settings are in the system tray and on page 2-14. • You can click the Join a Network button to select a wireless network in your connection. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays...
... range of one fastener to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on the desktop. Your settings are in the system tray and on page 2-14. • You can click the Join a Network button to select a wireless network in your connection. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays...
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... the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. 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. The LED on one end of your wireless link. The following section, "WNDA3100v2 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. Check your wireless and Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication...
... the Internet: • WNDA3100v2 icon. 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. The LED on one end of your wireless link. The following section, "WNDA3100v2 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. Check your wireless and Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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... do so, then only the IP address is shown. 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 wireless security. 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...
... do so, then only the IP address is shown. 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 wireless security. 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...
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... a network. • Amber. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. The wireless USB adapter is in the following table. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of the wireless link, as described in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding...
... a network. • Amber. Wireless-N USB Adapter The LED color changes depending on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of network connection. The wireless USB adapter is in the following table. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the type of the wireless link, as described in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Understanding...
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
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...Express Setup Type, or use the Resource CD to reinstall the software. Viewing Wireless Networks in your area. You can use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). T. he status bar shows your network. If...many networks use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks, click the click...
...Express Setup Type, or use the Resource CD to reinstall the software. Viewing Wireless Networks in your area. You can use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). T. he status bar shows your network. If...many networks use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks, click the click...
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... and select the one that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close the window. 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 Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned...
... and select the one that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close the window. 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 Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned...