December 2008
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.
This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on
the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of
within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance
with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
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change without notice.
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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
(megabits per
second)
• To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with a high-
speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet
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™ Duo Wireless-N USB Adapter
WNDA3100v2 User Manual
on the
Resource CD.
Signal strength
More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network
Click
Join a Network
to start the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status
The status of your network connection.
•
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
User
Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N
USB Adapter WNDA3100
on the
Resource CD
.
Wireless
network
Connection status
Security
Join a Network
Channel
Throughput
Signal
strength
Using the USB Cable and
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. Use the USB
cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better adapter placement on a
computer monitor.
1. Attach the first fastener.
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.Insert the adapter in
the plastic cradle.
2. Connect the USB cable.
3. Place the other fasteners.
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.
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
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register
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Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
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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