NETGEAR Comprehensive Guide for Wireless-N USB Adapter Setup and Troubleshooting

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual

You are prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a network (recommended).

Figure 1-4

2.Click Next to continue.

The Smart Wizard finds the wireless networks in your area, and displays the following screen:

Hidden network

Figure 1-5

Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast the network name (SSID). These networks

are in the drop-down list, but the Network Name (SSID) field is blank.

3.Select the wireless network from the drop-down list. The wizard records your choice. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it.

4.Follow the wizard steps for security (if used) and for saving a profile.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100Technical Support RF Exposure Information SAR StatementBand Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Συμμορφωνεται Προσ ΤΙΣ Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual How to Use This ManualV1.0, December Xii What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements Settings on Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings What Is in the BoxInstalling the WNDA3100 Software InstallationConnecting 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 ColorsColor Condition Description Understanding the Status Bar Wireless Network PerformancePlacing the USB Adapter Cradle Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDMeaning V1.0, December Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software Removing the WNDA3100 SoftwareV1.0, December Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility Network Connections and Wireless SecurityUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaClick the Networks tab to display the following screen Finding a Network Adding Profiles ProfilesClick Save Profile Setting up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network ConnectionUsing Wireless Security Features Wireless SecurityIf WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting Up WPA-PSK Security Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Statistics Tab About Tab Advanced Settings V1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements PowerlineNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteV1.0, December Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingProblem Action 802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyV1.0, December FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsFeature Description Smart Wizard Factory Default SettingsWireless Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV1.0, December