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
vii
v1.0, December 2007
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. x
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................... 1
Verify System Requirements ....................................................................................... 1
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines .....................................................2
What Is in the Box .............................................................................................................3
WNDA3100 Default Wireless Settings .............................................................................. 3
Installation .........................................................................................................................4
Installing the WNDA3100 Software .............................................................................4
Connecting the Wireless-N USB Adapter ...................................................................5
Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless-N USB Adapter .............................6
Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet ........................................................... 8
WNDA3100 Icon Colors ..............................................................................................9
Smart Wizard Status Bar .............................................................................................9
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED ................................................................................... 11
Placing the USB Adapter Cradle ..................................................................................... 11
Removing the WNDA3100 Software ............................................................................... 13
Upgrading the WNDA3100 Software ...............................................................................13
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility .............................................................. 1
Understanding the Smart Wizard ...................................................................................... 2
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ...........................................................................2
Finding a Network ..............................................................................................................4
Profiles ............................................................................................................................... 5