NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 installation Guide

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2

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2. For Windows Vista computers, the adapter and driver are automatically added. Click

Next and then go to Step 3. For Windows XP computers, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware Wizard.

• Connecting to a WPS-Enabled Network

a. To connect to a WPS-enabled router, go the the router and either press the WPS

button on the device or open the router utility and follow the instructions for adding a WPS client.

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time:10 minutes.

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First, install the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software.

Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.

1. Click Install the Software. The Software

Update Check screen displays.

2. NETGEAR recommends that you upgrade when new firmware is available. If you are

connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, install from the CD. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 software.

• For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway.

• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway.

4. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Installation Complete screen displays, click Next.

Now, insert the wireless USB adapter.

1. Insert the wireless adapter in a USB port on your computer.

• For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router.

• To use the USB cable, connect it to the wireless USB adapter and a USB port. See “Using the USB Cable and Cradle” on the other side of this document.

• For Windows XP, if a Windows logo testing message appears, click Continue Anyway.

• If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify the publisher of this driver displays, click Install this driver software anyway.

4. When the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen returns, click Next to proceed.

5. You are prompted to select the country where you will use the wireless USB adapter.

Select your country, then click Agree to proceed.

Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless USB adapter.

1. Windows XP or Vista users can set up the wireless adapter either with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard (recommended) or the Windows configuration utilities.

• NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Reveals more

information about each network and makes it easier to troubleshoot network connection problems.

• Windows configuration utilities. See the

Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at:

http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm.

2. Click Next to accept the Smart Wizard. You are prompted to let the wizard help you connect to a

network (recommended).

3. Click Next. You will be prompted to connect to a wireless network.

The next screen that displays depends on whether there is a wireless router or access point at your location that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

b. After you have enabled WPS on your router, press

the gray button on your wireless USB adapter. The WPS screen displays. WPS activity LEDs blink on both the router the the wireless USB adapter. A progress bar on the adapter WPS screen indicates progress. You have ~2 minutes to initiate the connection.

c. After the router has transmitted its wireless

settings, a screen displays showing your settings. Click Finish to connect to your network. The Wireless Assistant displays.

d. Click Save Profile to save your connection

settings.

• Connecting to a Non-WPS-Enabled Network

a. If no WPS-enabled network is available, a screen

similar to this appears showing the available wireless networks.

b. Select a wireless network, then click Next to proceed.

Note: If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be prompted to enter your passphrase. Click Next to proceed.

c. A screen displays asking you whether you want to sav e a “profile” of your

settings. Select Yes, enter a profile name, and click Next to proceed.

d. A screen displays showing your setti ngs. Click Finish to connect to your

network.

The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in the system tray so you can access the Wireless Assistant if you want to make any changes or connect to a different wireless network. The Status Bar at the bottom of the Settings tab of the Wireless Assistant displays important details about your wireless connection.

Wireless

network

Connection status

Security

Join a Network

Channel

Throughput

Signal strength

Using the USB Cable and

Technical Support

Understanding the Status Bar

Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined. Security • A closed lock indicates that security is enabled.

• An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.

Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless

networks in your area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.

Throughput Mbps (megabits per second)

Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience

Join a Network Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard. Connection

status

• To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with a highspeed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.

• If there is wireless interference in the 2.4 GHz range, such as from a cordless phone, use the Advanced Settings to select 5 GHz. See the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Duo Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual on the Resource CD.

higher throughput when the signal is strongest.

The status of your network connection.

• Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.

• Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet.

• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ . The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is a problem with the router. See the User

Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100 on the Resource CD.

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Cradle

You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable to extend the range and obtain better wireless reception. Use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better adapter placement on a computer monitor.

1. Attach the first fastener.

The wireless USB adapter comes with three black fasteners. Locate the one with a prickly side, and attach it to the plastic cradle on the middle of the outside rear.Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle.

2. Connect the USB cable.

3. Place the other fasteners.

Place one of the other pieces of loop-and-hook fastener on the side or back of your monitor near the top for better reception.

Then join the pieces of the fastener to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle to the monitor.

After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product, and use it to register your product at

http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support.

Attention: When you configure the wireless settings of this device, please make sure to select the correct country settings. Due to EU law , the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating.

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.

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