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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status.
Note: If you cannot connect, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”. For problems with
accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing
software might not be installed and configured correctly on your computers.See the link to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:” in Appendix B.
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.
Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either
static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. For help setting up
static IP addresses, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.
To create an Ad Hoc mode profile:
1.Use the
icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:
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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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Chapter Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
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
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Color Condition Description
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless Network Performance
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
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
Troubleshooting Tips
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
Factory Default Settings
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Wireless
Document Link
Appendix B Related Documents
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