NETGEAR WNDA3100 user manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle, Wireless-N USB Adapter LED, Meaning

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

In Vista, there is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard.

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If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration.

Wireless-N USB Adapter LED

The LED on the wireless USB adapter indicates the condition of wireless link.

Wireless-N USB Adapter	LED	Meaning
	Off	• The wireless USB adapter in not plugged in to the USB port.
		• The wireless USB adapter is in power save mode (default
		from power up or reset).
	Slow	• Alternating amber and blue. The wireless USB adapter is
	blinking	scanning for a network.
		• Amber. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a
		network at 2.4 GHz.
The LED color changes		• Blue. The wireless USB adapter is connecting to a network
		at 5 GHz.
depending on the type of
	Blinking	The wireless USB adapter is connected to a wireless network,
network connection. Amber
indicates 2.4 GHz, and blue		and is sending or receiving data.
indicates 5 GHz.	Solid	The wireless USB adapter isconnected to a wireless network,
		but it is not sending or receiving data.

Placing the USB Adapter Cradle

You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception.

To use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on a computer monitor:

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