User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Basic Setup
- Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security
- Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility
- Understanding the Smart Wizard
- Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
- Finding a Network
- Profiles
- Setting Up a Profile to Connect to an Access Point or Router
- Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
- Wireless Security
- Using Wireless Security Features
- Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
- Setting Up WPA-PSK Security
- Setting Up WEP Encryption Security
- Statistics Tab
- About Tab
- Advanced Settings
- Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
- Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings
- Appendix B Related Documents
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• Mode. Identifies the type of wireless network — Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-
to-Computer (Ad Hoc)
Finding a Network
During the WNDA3100 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After
installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the
available networks and select the one that you want to use.
To join a network:
1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Find a Network. The
following screen displays:
2. Select a network from the drop-down list. If you select a hidden network, then you must enter
the SSID. Click Next.
3. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to create a profile.
Note: Make sure that you know the wireless security settings for the network that you
want to use. For example, if a network uses WEP, you must know the WEP key in
order to connect to it. If you use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each
network with the wireless network and security settings.
Figure 2-3