NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
1.Use the
icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:
Figure 2-4
2.Enter the network settings.
a.In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected.
b.In the Profile field, type the name of the profile.
c.In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network or enter the SSID.
Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the access point.
3.Save your settings in a Profile.
a.Click Save Profile.
All the configuration settings are saved in this profile.
b.Click Apply, then click Close to exit, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings.
4.Verify wireless connectivity to your network.
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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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