NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
Installation
To complete this installation you must:
1.Install the WNDA3100 software.
2.When prompted, insert the wireless USB adapter and follow the Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard prompts (unless using Vista).
3.Set up the wireless USB adapter to connect to your wireless network.
Installing the WNDA3100 Software
Note: Do not connect the wireless USB adapter until you are prompted to do so.
To install the software:
1.Insert the Resource CD. If the Welcome screen does not open, browse the files on the CD, and double-click Autorun.exe.
2.Click Install the Software.The Software Update Check screen displays:
Figure 1-1
3.If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, you can choose to install from the CD.
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Contents
Appendix B Related Documents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
How to Use This Manual
How to Print This Manual
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What You Need Before You Begin
Chapter Basic Setup
Verify System Requirements
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
Settings on
What Is in the Box
WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings
Installation
Installing the WNDA3100 Software
Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter
Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter
Hidden network
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
Smart Wizard Status Bar
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Color Condition Description
Wireless Network Performance
Understanding the Status Bar
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Meaning
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Removing the WNDA3100 Software
Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software
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Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
Understanding the Smart Wizard
Click the Networks tab to display the following screen
Finding a Network
Profiles
Adding Profiles
Click Save Profile
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile
Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type
Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection
Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type
Wireless Security
Using Wireless Security Features
Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings
If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used
Setting Up WPA-PSK Security
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security
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Statistics Tab
About Tab
Advanced Settings
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Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Wireless Performance
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Broadband Internet
Powerline
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time
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Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting
Problem Action
802.11g network. See , Wireless Network
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
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Technical Specifications
FCC, CE
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Factory Default Settings
Wireless
Appendix B Related Documents
Document Link
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