Netgear WNDA3100V2 - Manual

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2

Package Contents

•

Wireless USB Adapter

•

USB cable and cradle

•

Resource CD

(includes warranty and customer support information)

•

Installation Guide

(this guide)

Start Here

This Installation Guide will show you how to install the WNDA3100v2 adapter on your
PC and connect your PC to a wireless network. Two connection methods are available:

•

The

Express

method, presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install

and configure the adapter automatically and allow you to connect to your wireless
network with Push 'N' Connect Security.

•

The

Custom

method lets you choose your WNDA3100v2 installation options or

select the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. For details
on

Custom

installation, see the

User Manual

on the

Resource CD

.

These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.

First, Install the WNDA3100v2 Software

1.

Insert the

Resource CD

. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the

CD and double-click

Autorun.exe

.

2.

Click

Install the Software

. The Software Update Check screen displays.

3.

If you are connected to the Internet, click

Check for Updates

. If not, click

Install

from CD

.

4.

The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click

Next

. Select

I Agree

and then click

Next

to accept the licensing agreement.

5.

In the Setup Type screen, leave the

Express (Recommended)

radio button

selected.

Express

automatically detects

and configures your program features,
allowing for a faster setup.

6.

Click

Next

.

•

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

. You will be prompted to insert your wireless USB adapter.

Then, Insert the Wireless USB Adapter and
Connect to a Wireless Network

Express will install the WNDA3100v2 software and your program features will be
configured automatically. You will be prompted to connect your adapter.

1.

Locate an available USB port on your PC.

2.

Insert the wireless adapter into the USB
port. You can attach the wireless USB
adapter directly or use the USB cable (see
“Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle” on the
other side of this guide).

3.

Depending on which Windows operating
system you are using, do one of the
following:

•

Windows Vista

. The adapter and

driver are automatically added. If a message that Windows Vista cannot verify
the publisher of this driver displays, click

Install this driver software anyway

.

•

Windows XP

. Follow the onscreen instructions for the Found New Hardware

Wizard.

–

If a Windows logo testing message appears, click

Continue Anyway

.

–

When the Found New Hardware Wizard is complete, click

Finish

.

4.

On the NETGEAR Smart Wizard screen, click

Next

to proceed.

5.

You will be prompted to connect to a wireless network:

•

If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect
(NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted by the first
screen. Leave the

Yes...

radio button selected and click

Next

to continue. Follow

the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

Note:

You can choose to bypass Push 'N' Connect by selecting

No, I do not want

to use Push 'N' Connect

and click

Next

.

•

If no WPS-capable devices are detected, you will be prompted by the second
screen. Select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and
click

Next

to continue. If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will

detect it and you will be prompted to enter your passphrase.

The adapter will initiate your connection. It can take up to a minute or two to
complete the connection. You are now connected to a wireless network!

6.

On the Connecting to your wireless network screen, fill in the

<Enter a Profile

Name Here>

field; the default name is Profile. After you have reviewed the settings,

click

Finish.

The WNDA3100v2 icon

appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you can

access the Smart Wizard screen if you want to make any changes or connect to a different
wireless network.

WPS-capable networks in your area

No WPS-capable networks in your area