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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
Removing the WNDA3100 Software
You can remove the wireless adapter software in these two ways:
•Select the Windows Start menu > RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 program group > uninstall option, and then follow the screen prompts.
•Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 option, and follow the screen prompts.
Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software
Upgrades may be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps.
1.Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained.
2.Download the upgrade from the NETGEAR website Support page.
3.Remove the WNDA3100 software from your computer.
4.Remove the WNDA3100 adapter from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer.
5.Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in .exe).
6.Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer.
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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100
Technical Support
RF Exposure Information
SAR Statement
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Product and Publication Details
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Contents
Appendix B Related Documents
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
About This Manual
How to Print This Manual
How to Use This Manual
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What You Need Before You Begin
Chapter Basic Setup
Verify System Requirements
Settings on
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings
What Is in the Box
Installing the WNDA3100 Software
Installation
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
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless Network Performance
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Meaning
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Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software
Removing the WNDA3100 Software
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Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Understanding the Smart Wizard
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
Click the Networks tab to display the following screen
Finding a Network
Adding Profiles
Profiles
Click 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 Connection
Using Wireless Security Features
Wireless Security
If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used
Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings
Setting Up WPA-PSK Security
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security
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Statistics Tab
About Tab
Advanced Settings
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Optimizing Wireless Performance
Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
Broadband Internet
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Powerline
Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time
Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
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Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting
Problem Action
802.11g network. See , Wireless Network
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
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FCC, CE
Technical Specifications
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Factory Default Settings
Wireless
Document Link
Appendix B Related Documents
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