NETGEAR WNDA3200

Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4
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1. Getting Started
What You Need Before You Begin
Make sure your computer meets the system requirements. You should also know the name
of the wireless network you want to join and its wireless security settings (if used).
• PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a USB v1.1
port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to the port’s maximum speed of 14 Mbps.
• 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
• Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of Windows ask
for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of
the WNDA3200 software.
Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix
(update), which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Go to the
following link to install the hot fix:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=
en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86
Installing Your Adapter
1. Make sure that your wireless network is up and running.
2. Insert your adapter into a USB port on your computer or connect it with the USB cable.
3. Your computer detects the adapter and automatically installs its software.
4. Follow the Found New Hardware wizard instructions, and click Finish to complete the
installation.
The NETGEAR wizard screen displays. Use the wizard to join a network.