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...5. Click Next. Select I do one of the following: • Windows Vista. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your connection. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is Profile. ...network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be configured automatically. )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) • ...
...5. Click Next. Select I do one of the following: • Windows Vista. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your connection. When the Found New Hardware Wizard is Profile. ...network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be configured automatically. )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) • ...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... 128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD • Warranty... 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. 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...
... 128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100v2) • USB cable with cradle and fastener • Installation guide • Resource CD • Warranty... 10x more coverage than Wireless-G. 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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NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ... you with the specifications for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your product. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered ...design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with faster...
NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ... you with the specifications for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your product. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered ...design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a residential installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with faster...
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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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...the upper left corner of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10046-02 1.0 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July... chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User 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. • ...
...the upper left corner of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of your browser window. Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10046-02 1.0 202-10426-01 1.0 May 2009 New Smart Wizard installation July... chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your browser window. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User 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. • ...
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... Windows utility to return the product for custom installation of the parts are two methods that you can use to protect your network from unauthorized access. Installation Guide - 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...
... Windows utility to return the product for custom installation of the parts are two methods that you can use to protect your network from unauthorized access. Installation Guide - 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...
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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 WNDA3100v2 driver software. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect...
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 WNDA3100v2 driver software. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect...
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...be able to use only the Windows utility to install and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - View details about wireless networks in profiles. • ...Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
...be able to use only the Windows utility to install and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - View details about wireless networks in profiles. • ...Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
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... Next and continue with the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software and to automatically configure the settings for your adapter. 1. On the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen, click Next to a Wireless Network." 1-5 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using , do one of...
... Next and continue with the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software and to automatically configure the settings for your adapter. 1. On the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen, click Next to a Wireless Network." 1-5 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using , do one of...
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... Bar" on page 1-11, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on the Windows task bar. The LED on one end of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. 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...
... Bar" on page 1-11, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on the Windows task bar. The LED on one end of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. 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...
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... prompted, restart your computer. 5. 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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow...
... prompted, restart your computer. 5. 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. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Software, and then follow...
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... use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). To view information about wireless networks, click the click the Networks tab to display the following screen: icon to view all available wireless networks in this is the case, ... and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to search for your network. You can interfere with each other. During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility ...
... use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNDA3100v2 software (see "Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software" on page 1-13). To view information about wireless networks, click the click the Networks tab to display the following screen: icon to view all available wireless networks in this is the case, ... and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to search for your network. You can interfere with each other. During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility ...
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...on the Network tab at any time to it. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Close the window. For example, if a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that you can use . The access point... installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. This is the same as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. 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...
...on the Network tab at any time to it. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Close the window. For example, if a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that you can use . The access point... installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. This is the same as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. 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...
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..." on -screen button in the software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Click Join a Network on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press...
..." on -screen button in the software. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Click Join a Network on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in the package and on page 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, June 2009 You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press...
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...the current connection status. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link to your ...Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Enter the network settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click Apply. 6. c. Click Save Profile.
...the current connection status. You can check the status bar in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link to your ...Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Enter the network settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click Apply. 6. c. Click Save Profile.
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... the target PC is configured with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its ... computers. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page ...
... the target PC is configured with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to the device with 192.168.0.1 as its ... computers. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page ...
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... them only if you must have a specific reason to do so. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual About Tab Field Device Regional Domain Driver version Driver Date MAC Address Smart Wireless Utility IP Address Version Date Description This is a unique 48-bit hardware... the Advance Settings screen. Except for the wireless adapter. This is the region setting for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your wireless connection to your network. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must provide the address ...
... them only if you must have a specific reason to do so. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual About Tab Field Device Regional Domain Driver version Driver Date MAC Address Smart Wireless Utility IP Address Version Date Description This is a unique 48-bit hardware... the Advance Settings screen. Except for the wireless adapter. This is the region setting for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your wireless connection to your network. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must provide the address ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Use a scanning utility to the storage server. Figure 3-1 on page 3-3 ...applications such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be sufficient for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Microwave ovens (no closer than 1 foot) ...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Use a scanning utility to the storage server. Figure 3-1 on page 3-3 ...applications such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be sufficient for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. Microwave ovens (no closer than 1 foot) ...
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... selected the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter...
... selected the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNDA3100v2. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter...
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...settings, the Smart Wizard offers you are in your system and it needs to the previous wireless network. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. I ...or DSL modem, router or access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Use the Networks tab to select the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to the Ethernet network. 2. To...
...settings, the Smart Wizard offers you are in your system and it needs to the previous wireless network. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Chapter 1. I ...or DSL modem, router or access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Table 4-1. Use the Networks tab to select the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to the Ethernet network. 2. To...