NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter

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v1.0, June 2009
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... x
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. x
Revision History ................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1
Basic Setup
What Is in the Box .............................................................................................................1
What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................2
Verify System Requirements .......................................................................................2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................... 2
Installation with Custom Setup ..........................................................................................3
Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software .........................................................................4
Inserting the Wireless-N USB Adapter ........................................................................5
Connecting to a Wireless Network .............................................................................. 6
Using the USB Adapter Cradle ...................................................................................8
Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections ................................... 10
WNDA3100v2 Icon ....................................................................................................10
Smart Wizard Status Bar ........................................................................................... 11
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED ...................................................................................12
Removing the WNDA3100v2 Software ...........................................................................13
Upgrading the WNDA3100v2 Software ...........................................................................13
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area ........................................................................... 1
Joining a Network ..............................................................................................................2
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network ...................................3
Using a WPS Button to Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................. 5
Using a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Network ...........................................................6