NETGEAR RangeMax WNDA3100v2 Installation Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
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.
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.
• 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).
• 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.
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 save a "profile" of your
settings. Select Yes, enter a profile name, and click Next to proceed.
d. A screen displays showing your settings. 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.
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