NETGEAR WNDA3100-100NAS user manual Advanced Settings

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

Advanced Settings

You can use the Advanced Settings screen to configure the preamble (GHz) that the adapter uses. The available settings are Auto, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz. You can use the 5GHz range to avoid interference in the 2.4GHz range. The 2.4GHz range is commonly used by cordless telephones.

Note: The default settings for the Fragmentation Threshold field and RTS/CTS

Threshold field usually work fine. Do not change them unless you have a specific reason to do so.

By changing the preamble setting, you have the option to connect to the following types of wireless networks.

•2.4 GHz + 5GHz. Connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz access points, up to 300 Mpbs.

•2.4 GHz only. Connect only to 2.4GHz access points, up to 300 Mpbs.

•5 GHz only. Connect only to 5 GHz access points, up to 300 Mpbs.

•2.4 GHz. Connect to 802.11b/g access points, up to 54 Mbps.

•5 GHz. Connect to 802.11a access points, up to 54 Mbps.

To change the preamble (GHz) setting:

1. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced Settings button to display the following screen.:

Figure 2-13

Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this option is not available for selection.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100Technical Support RF Exposure Information SAR StatementBand Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 Συμμορφωνεται Προσ ΤΙΣ Product and Publication Details V1.0, December Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual How to Use This ManualV1.0, December Xii What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Basic SetupVerify System Requirements Settings on Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesWNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings What Is in the BoxInstalling the WNDA3100 Software InstallationConnecting 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 ColorsColor Condition Description Understanding the Status Bar Wireless Network PerformancePlacing the USB Adapter Cradle Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDMeaning V1.0, December Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software Removing the WNDA3100 SoftwareV1.0, December Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility Network Connections and Wireless SecurityUnderstanding the Smart Wizard Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaClick the Networks tab to display the following screen Finding a Network Adding Profiles ProfilesClick 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 ConnectionUsing Wireless Security Features Wireless SecurityIf WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting Up WPA-PSK Security Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Statistics Tab About Tab Advanced Settings V1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements PowerlineNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteV1.0, December Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingProblem Action 802.11g network. See , Wireless Network Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyV1.0, December FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsFeature Description Smart Wizard Factory Default SettingsWireless Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV1.0, December