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202-10426-02
June 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
NETGEAR RangeMax Dual
Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2 User
Manual
ii
v1.0, June 2009
© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Technical Support
Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at
http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product
and software upgrades.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and
product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The WNDA3100v2 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
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Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the users
authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC
has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in
host notebook computer.
RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency
devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. The highest
SAR level measured for this device was 1.380 W/kg.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
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Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNDA3100v2
product package.
Èesky
[Czech]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N
USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými
ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR
RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
overholder de væsentlige
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja
nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N
USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el NETGEAR RangeMax Dual
Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ NETGEAR RangeMax Dual
Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/
ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to
saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuv
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N
USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos
nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen
en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
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Product and Publication Details
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-
N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn
relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-
N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi
stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições
da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili
direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish]
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB
Adapter WNDA3100v2
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Model Number: WNDA3100v2
Publication Date: June 2009
Product Family: Wireless-N USB Adapter
Product Name: NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
WNDA3100v2
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10426-02
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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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
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Creating a Profile ...............................................................................................................8
Access Point Profiles ..................................................................................................9
Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ............................................... 10
Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ............................12
About Wireless Security .................................................................................................. 13
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings .............................................14
Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security .....................................15
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security ........................................................................ 16
Monitoring Statistics .........................................................................................................17
About Your Smart Wizard ................................................................................................18
Advanced Settings ...........................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................................................................................... 1
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ................................................................................. 2
SOHO Networking Technologies .................................................................................3
Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements ...........................................................4
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................... 1
Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly .............................................................................3
Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems ................................................................3
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings
Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................1
Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................2
Appendix B Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR
®
RangeMax™ Dual Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual
describes how to install the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
WNDA3100v2 with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. For express installation,
please see the Installation Guide. The information in this manual is intended for readers with
intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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Scope. This manual is written for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
according to these specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in
order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
Product Version NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
WNDA3100v2
Manual Publication Date June 2009
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
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What You Need Before You Begin
Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless
network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you
install and connect your wireless-N USB adapter.
Verify System Requirements
Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have
been met:
You must have a PC with a Pentium
300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an
available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port.
•A CD drive.
10 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
WNDA3100v2 driver software.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from
the wireless router or access point.
Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on
the physical location of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid
Note: 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 that port’s maximum
speed, which is 14 Mbps.
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
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