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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
About Tab
The About tab displays the current version information.
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The following information is displayed in the About tab:
•Regional Domain. This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned. Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws.
•Driver Version. The wireless adapter driver version.
•Hardware Version. The hardware version of the wireless USB adapter.
•Driver Date. The wireless adapter driver release date.
•MAC Address. The MAC address of the adapter. The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Some wireless networks restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses. If you are communicating with such a network, you must provide the address shown here to the network administrator before you are allowed to connect. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network. However, unless you use data encryption security, the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
•IP Address. The IP address assigned to this adapter.
•Smart Wireless Utility. The version and release date of the Smart Wizard.
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Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100
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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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Chapter Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin
Verify System Requirements
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
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Color Condition Description
Wireless Network Performance
Understanding the Status Bar
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
Meaning
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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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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Action
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
Factory Default Settings
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Wireless
Appendix B Related Documents
Document Link
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