NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
–Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot)
–Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet)
–Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)
•Choose your settings.
–Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel.
–Turn off SSID Broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction.
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
The speed of network connections depends on the type of equipment that you use. Try to use high- speed technologies for network connections with the heaviest traffic to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. The following figure shows a home network that includes many different connection speeds.
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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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What You Need Before You Begin
Chapter Basic Setup
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
Smart Wizard Status Bar
WNDA3100 Icon Colors
Color Condition Description
Wireless Network Performance
Understanding the Status Bar
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED
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 Tips
Troubleshooting
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
Feature Description Smart Wizard
Factory Default Settings
Wireless
Appendix B Related Documents
Document Link
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