User's Manual

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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