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... appears, click Continue Anyway. - the default name is complete, click Finish. 4. )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...to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your area No WPS-capable networks in the field; Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to an access point or wireless router. Locate an available USB port on...
... appears, click Continue Anyway. - the default name is complete, click Finish. 4. )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...to a Wireless Network Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your area No WPS-capable networks in the field; Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and Connect to an access point or wireless router. Locate an available USB port on...
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... used by NETGEAR, Inc. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to start the Connection Wizard. Attach the smooth side of your current network, should be treated and recycled in accordance with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to...
... used by NETGEAR, Inc. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to start the Connection Wizard. Attach the smooth side of your current network, should be treated and recycled in accordance with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to...
WNDA3100v2 Product Datasheet
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... or dead 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 Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. 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...
... or dead 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 Speed† Coverage† Avoids interference No. 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...
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If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You...
If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual What You Need Before You...
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..., wireless devices can specify where the files are between the devices. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your area. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless network. Save your wireless network settings in your wireless router or... You can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. With...
..., wireless devices can specify where the files are between the devices. Configure wireless settings for better wireless throughput if your area. - NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless network. Save your wireless network settings in your wireless router or... You can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to install and manage your network connections and connect securely using the Windows utility. With...
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... networks in your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your area Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select No 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 to create a secure connection, leave the radio button selected...
... networks in your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in your area Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select No 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 to create a secure connection, leave the radio button selected...
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... to Router. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in the following table. If many wireless networks in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. The wireless Internet connection is in your network connection. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
... to Router. LED Off Slow blinking Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in the following table. If many wireless networks in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • Alternating amber and blue. The wireless Internet connection is in your network connection. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
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...Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Note that supports WPS. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. If you select a hidden network,... the WPS screen (Figure 2-3 on page 2-5). WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. To connect...
...Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Note that supports WPS. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. If you select a hidden network,... the WPS screen (Figure 2-3 on page 2-5). WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual To join a network: 1. Use the icon to create a profile. 5. To connect...
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... the Resource CD. - You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - See "Using a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client.
... the Resource CD. - You can be running Windows XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - See "Using a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client.
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... connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 2. On the status bar, click Join a Network. If your router does not support WPS and you have selected. 5. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network To join a network using...
... connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 2. On the status bar, click Join a Network. If your router does not support WPS and you have selected. 5. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network To join a network using...
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... Connect to exit the Smart Wizard. or the wireless-N USB adapter can either use a PIN to connect to the router or access point. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. To use the router or access point's PIN; Within 2 minutes, return to the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. For more information, see "Smart...
... Connect to exit the Smart Wizard. or the wireless-N USB adapter can either use a PIN to connect to the router or access point. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. To use the router or access point's PIN; Within 2 minutes, return to the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 7. For more information, see "Smart...
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... with WPS. The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. 2-7 v1.0, June 2009 To use the wireless router or access point's PIN, enter it in the field provided. Figure 2-6 • To generate a PIN for the wireless-N USB adapter, select the radio button for the adapter to avoid using a push button. The wireless-N USB adapter detects a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure...
... with WPS. The adapter generates and displays a random PIN. 2-7 v1.0, June 2009 To use the wireless router or access point's PIN, enter it in the field provided. Figure 2-6 • To generate a PIN for the wireless-N USB adapter, select the radio button for the adapter to avoid using a push button. The wireless-N USB adapter detects a network with the router. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Figure...
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... routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. If you want to save a profile but do not type a name in the Settings screen. 4. Write down the generated PIN. The router will connect to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. Creating a Profile The WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to the adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
... routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. If you want to save a profile but do not type a name in the Settings screen. 4. Write down the generated PIN. The router will connect to store all the settings for a particular wireless network. Creating a Profile The WNDA3100v2 Smart Wizard uses profiles to the adapter. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2...
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...wireless network. There are using at : "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. If you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure). Connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc). The Settings tab displays: Change the name from the Settings screen: 1. Connect to an access point or router... and recall the one that you want to a new wireless network, the Profiles field on page 2-2, or you chose not to save a profile and have connected to join. WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. Access Point Profiles You...
...wireless network. There are using at : "Wireless Communications:" in Appendix B. If you can set up : • Access Point (Infrastructure). Connect directly to -Computer (Ad Hoc). The Settings tab displays: Change the name from the Settings screen: 1. Connect to an access point or router... and recall the one that you want to a new wireless network, the Profiles field on page 2-2, or you chose not to save a profile and have connected to join. WPS. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • New Profile. Access Point Profiles You...
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... be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link to your network. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click... in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 To use of a router or access point. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used by the access point. 3.
... be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link to your network. Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 2. Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. For problems with each other, without the use the profile, click... in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. 2-10 v1.0, June 2009 To use of a router or access point. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is used by the access point. 3.
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... packet transmission. The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. If you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Lowering the output power level lets you change the...(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of operating in this setting, make sure that your wireless router or access point is slightly more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power.
... packet transmission. The Fragment Threshold value must be fragmented. If you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Figure 2-17 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Lowering the output power level lets you change the...(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of operating in this setting, make sure that your wireless router or access point is slightly more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Power.
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... your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. You should choose a location for setting up your network in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your network are those first. • Choose placement carefully. Many wireless products have line-of the area in your wireless local ... farther away mighty be slower. Keep wireless devices at least two feet from large amounts of the wireless router. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your router: - The following list describes how to wireless signals. - In an elevated location...
... your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. You should choose a location for setting up your network in a mixed use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your network are those first. • Choose placement carefully. Many wireless products have line-of the area in your wireless local ... farther away mighty be slower. Keep wireless devices at least two feet from large amounts of the wireless router. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your router: - The following list describes how to wireless signals. - In an elevated location...
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..., the use of the Powerline HD connection. The PC connected through the router to the 200 Mbps speed of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 Although any of ... the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Common noise-creating sources are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. - Microwave ovens (no closer than 6 feet) - With a high-speed router this network, the two PCs...
..., the use of the Powerline HD connection. The PC connected through the router to the 200 Mbps speed of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, June 2009 Although any of ... the 2400-2500 MHz frequency band. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Common noise-creating sources are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. - Microwave ovens (no closer than 6 feet) - With a high-speed router this network, the two PCs...
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... interoperable with twisted-pair wiring of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in lower throughput overall (typically less than...
... interoperable with twisted-pair wiring of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in lower throughput overall (typically less than...
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... connect, but your wireless-N USB adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to a Wireless Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in Chapter 1. For a WPS-capable router, see "Joining a Network" on your system if one is available. Also, refer to a router or access point. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is not loaded...
... connect, but your wireless-N USB adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to a Wireless Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in Chapter 1. For a WPS-capable router, see "Joining a Network" on your system if one is available. Also, refer to a router or access point. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNDA3100v2 software is not loaded...