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...message that you will be configured automatically. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to connect using , do not want to make any changes or connect to a different wireless network. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N'... New Hardware Wizard is Profile. radio button selected and click Next 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)...
...message that you will be configured automatically. Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to connect using , do not want to make any changes or connect to a different wireless network. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N'... New Hardware Wizard is Profile. radio button selected and click Next 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)...
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... 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. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration...
... 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. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration...
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... 2009 This method is installed, and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your adapter automatically. Installation Guide - Keep the carton, including the...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: - What Is in the Installation Guide. ...
... 2009 This method is installed, and select either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows utility to install the wireless-N USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your adapter automatically. Installation Guide - Keep the carton, including the...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: - What Is in the Installation Guide. ...
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...whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless network. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. If you choose to do this,...as from a cordless phone, you can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). -...
...whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless network. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. If you choose to do this,...as from a cordless phone, you can change the setting to 5 GHz for your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). -...
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....0, June 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files... of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. Select Install the Software. 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.
....0, June 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files... of the following methods to select the destination folder for Updates. Select Install the Software. 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.
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...XP. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Follow the on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Connect to automatically configure the settings for your PC. 2. The adapter and driver are...NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. 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...
...XP. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Follow the on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Connect to automatically configure the settings for your PC. 2. The adapter and driver are...NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Smart Wizard. by install assistant. Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter The WNDA3100v2 software is complete, click Finish. 4. 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...
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... 2-2. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button during installation, the...to select a wireless network in order to it is automatically saved as Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can take up to a minute to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual ...
... 2-2. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button during installation, the...to select a wireless network in order to it is automatically saved as Profile. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-14. • You can take up to a minute to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual ...
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... cordless phone or large metal surface. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. 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. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with an...
... cordless phone or large metal surface. WNDA3100v2 Icon The WNDA3100v2 icon is weak. 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. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with an...
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...indicates that security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard 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 can disable its Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling ...status Figure 1-11 The following figure. The status bar is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-10 If you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. If you do so, then only the IP address is disabled, and you ...
...indicates that security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard 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 can disable its Internet notification feature by clearing the check mark enabling ...status Figure 1-11 The following figure. The status bar is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-10 If you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. If you do so, then only the IP address is disabled, and you ...
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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 to it. The channel determines which operating frequency is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration... parameter. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Access. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc)...
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 to it. The channel determines which operating frequency is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration... parameter. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Access. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc)...
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... use the status bar to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 Hidden...
... use the status bar to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to verify your settings, and click Finish. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, June 2009 Hidden...
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... reconnecting using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use either a push button or PIN entry to connect using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router... access point's prompts to an access point or router that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Resource CD. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the...
... reconnecting using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use either a push button or PIN entry to connect using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router... access point's prompts to an access point or router that supports WPS in the Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Resource CD. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the...
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... the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Click Save Profile. Verify wireless connectivity to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for... between them. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used by the access point. 3. In the Profiles field, type a name for the current connection status. All the configuration settings are configured with file and...
... the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 Click Save Profile. Verify wireless connectivity to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in the Smart Wizard for... between them. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used by the access point. 3. In the Profiles field, type a name for the current connection status. All the configuration settings are configured with file and...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Enter the network settings. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Configure the computer network settings. Restart the computers. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Click the icon to the previous settings. 4. The Settings tab displays: Figure...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Enter the network settings. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. Configure the computer network settings. Restart the computers. 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Click the icon to the previous settings. 4. The Settings tab displays: Figure...
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... Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. ... link to Reply. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 2-10 b. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. Figure 2-11 At this option is established. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type...
... Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your computers. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Select the Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. ... link to Reply. Note: for selection. 2-12 v1.0, June 2009 Figure 2-10 b. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. Figure 2-11 At this option is established. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type...
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...list, Automatic should configure appropriate LAN network security such as requiring a user name and password to a Wireless Network" on page 2-15. • WEP. About Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to -computer network. 5. For more information about wireless security, see "...for your Ad Hoc computer-to encrypt wireless data communications. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-12 4. See "Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2PSK [AES] Security" on page 2-3). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 3. If you use in ...
...list, Automatic should configure appropriate LAN network security such as requiring a user name and password to a Wireless Network" on page 2-15. • WEP. About Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security to -computer network. 5. For more information about wireless security, see "...for your Ad Hoc computer-to encrypt wireless data communications. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-12 4. See "Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2PSK [AES] Security" on page 2-3). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 3. If you use in ...
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... cannot connect unless they are two methods for future reference. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 2-14 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it using up the network can provide this information. • Network Name (SSID). Any (First...
... cannot connect unless they are two methods for future reference. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 2-14 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it using up the network can provide this information. • Network Name (SSID). Any (First...
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... profile, or type in this profile. v1.0, June 2009 2-15 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in your settings in the access point.
... profile, or type in this profile. v1.0, June 2009 2-15 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Make sure that the WNDA3100v2 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in your settings in the access point.
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... icon to exit the Smart Wizard. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-14 3. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP encryption security: 1. Make sure...
... icon to exit the Smart Wizard. c. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual b. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. Figure 2-14 3. a. Select the WEP encryption strength you will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to configure WEP encryption security: 1. Make sure...
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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. If the passphrase method is in the network. a. Click ... the access point and other devices, you must manually enter the keys to exit the configuration utility. Click the Save Profile button. Note: The characters are saved in a profile. All the configuration settings are case-sensitive. c. The configuration utility automatically generates the WEP keys. Click Close to match exactly what is not available...
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times. 4. If the passphrase method is in the network. a. Click ... the access point and other devices, you must manually enter the keys to exit the configuration utility. Click the Save Profile button. Note: The characters are saved in a profile. All the configuration settings are case-sensitive. c. The configuration utility automatically generates the WEP keys. Click Close to match exactly what is not available...