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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
5.After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. The Settings screen displays:
Figure 1-6
The
icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard initiates your wireless connection, which could take up to a minute.
6.Use the status bar to verify your wireless connectivity. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-9.”
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet
Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the WNDA3100 is limited to that port’s maximum speed, which is
14 Mbps.
The WNDA3100 has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet:
•WNDA3100 icon. After you install the WNDA3100 software, the
icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of the connection.
•Smart Wizard status bar. Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows details about your wireless and Internet connection. See “Smart Wizard Status Bar
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Product and Publication Details
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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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Verify System Requirements
Chapter Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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
Color Condition Description
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Wireless Network Performance
Understanding the Status Bar
Meaning
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
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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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Problem Action
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips
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
Wireless
Factory Default Settings
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Appendix B Related Documents
Document Link
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