Technical Support; Placing The Usb Adapter Cradle - NETGEAR RangeMax WNDA3100 Installation Manual

Placing the USB Adapter 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.
To use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter
placement on a computer monitor:
1. 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.
2. Insert the wireless USB adapter in the plastic cradle, and
connect the USB cable.
3. 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.
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Using the Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings tab.
Channel
Security
Wireless
network
Find a Network Connection status
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 • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with a high-
(megabits per speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet
second) 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™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Find a Network Click Find a Network to start the Connection Wizard.
Connection The status of your network connection.
status • 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
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
WNDA3100 User Manual on the Resource CD.

Technical Support

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
Throughput
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
Signal
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
strength
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.
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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.