Netgear WNDA3100v2 User's Guide

202-10426-02 June 2009NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USANETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manua

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manualxv1.0, June 2009• Scope. This manual is written for the RangeMax Dual Band Wir

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manualxiv1.0, June 2009– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manualxiiv1.0, June 2009

1-1v1.0, June 2009Chapter 1Basic SetupThis chapter includes instructions for custom installation of your wireless-N USB adapter and basic configuratio

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-2v1.0, June 2009What You Need Before You BeginVerify that your computer meet

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-3v1.0, June 2009potential sources of interference, such as the following: •

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-4v1.0, June 2009Installing the WNDA3100v2 SoftwareTo install the wireless-N

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-5v1.0, June 2009• Smart Wizard. Allows you to manage your wireless networks

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-6v1.0, June 2009Connecting to a Wireless NetworkIf you installed the Smart W

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-7v1.0, June 20092. Create a wireless settings Profile. The Smart Wizard asks

iiv1.0, June 2009© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your prod

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-8v1.0, June 2009e. Your settings are saved to the profile you selected3. The

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-9v1.0, June 20092. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the back of you

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-10v1.0, June 2009Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connectio

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-11v1.0, June 2009If you right-click the WNDA3100v2 icon in the system tray,

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-12v1.0, June 2009Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDThe LED on the wireless-N USB ada

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-13v1.0, June 2009Removing the WNDA3100v2 SoftwareYou can remove the wireless

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual1-14v1.0, June 2009

2-1v1.0, June 2009Chapter 2Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wi

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-2v1.0, June 2009Joining a Network During the WNDA3100v2 software installatio

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-3v1.0, June 2009To join a network:1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard

v1.0, June 2009iii• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistan

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-4v1.0, June 2009• The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be runni

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-5v1.0, June 2009Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless NetworkTo join a

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-6v1.0, June 20097. Within 2 minutes, return to the wireless-N USB adapter. E

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-7v1.0, June 20092. On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Net

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-8v1.0, June 2009– Write down the generated PIN.– On the access point or rout

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-9v1.0, June 2009• New Profile. If you chose not to save a profile and have c

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-10v1.0, June 20092. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type secti

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-11v1.0, June 2009To create an Ad Hoc mode profile:1. Click the icon to ope

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-12v1.0, June 2009a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.b. Assumin

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-13v1.0, June 20093. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen display

v1.0, June 2009ivEurope - EU Declaration of ConformityA printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in t

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-14v1.0, June 2009Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security SettingsPrint thi

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-15v1.0, June 2009Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] SecurityTo conf

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-16v1.0, June 2009b. Click Apply, and then click Close to exit the Smart Wiza

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-17v1.0, June 20094. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase.

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-18v1.0, June 2009About Your Smart WizardThe About tab displays the current v

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-19v1.0, June 2009Advanced SettingsThe default advanced settings usually work

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual2-20v1.0, June 2009• 2.4GHz Preamble. An Auto setting might give slightly bett

3-1v1.0, June 2009Chapter 3 Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual3-2v1.0, June 2009Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings.Place w

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual3-3v1.0, June 2009In planning your network, think about which tasks will have

v1.0, June 2009vProduct and Publication DetailsMalti [Maltese]Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Ada

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual3-4v1.0, June 2009• WirelessA high-speed wireless router can provide a wireles

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual3-5v1.0, June 2009• Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Beca

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual3-6v1.0, June 2009

4-1v1.0, June 2009Chapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless-N USB adapter. For information about

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual4-2v1.0, June 2009I cannot connect to a router or access point. The router is

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual4-3v1.0, June 2009Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyYou must click the Initi

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual4-4v1.0, June 2009To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485:1. Select Start &g

A-1v1.0, June 2009Appendix A Technical Specifications and FactoryDefault SettingsTechnical SpecificationsThe following table provides technical specif

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User ManualA-2v1.0, June 2009Factory Default SettingsThe following table lists the defaul

B-1v1.0, June 2009Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User ManualB-2v1.0, June 2009

viiv1.0, June 2009ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manualviiiv1.0, June 2009Creating a Profile ....

ixv1.0, June 2009About This ManualThe NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual describes how to install the NETGEAR Range