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Using the USB Adapter Cradle, Con Network Manually, Join a Network

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual e. Your settings are saved to the profile you selected 3. The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-11) and the adapter initiates your wireless connection. It can take up to a minute to complete your connection. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually If you selected the Configure Network Manually radio button during installation, the Settings screen displays: If you saved a profile but did not type a name it is automatically saved as Profile. Figure 1-6 • If you are in a location with an unsecured wireless network, the Setup Wizard automatically connects to it. • If the wireless networks in your area use wireless security (strongly recommended) then you must know the Network Name (SSID) and the security settings in order to join a network. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14. • You can click the Join a Network button to select a wireless network in your area connect to it. See "Joining a Network" on page 2-2. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook fasteners to a computer monitor. 1. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of the plastic cradle. 1-8 v1.0, June 2009

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual
1-8
v1.0, June 2009
e.
Your settings are saved to the profile you selected
3.
The WNDA3100v2 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The Smart Wizard
Settings tab also displays (see
“Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-11
) and the adapter
initiates your wireless connection. It can take up to a minute to complete your connection.
Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually
If you selected the
Configure Network Manually
radio button during installation, the Settings
screen displays:
If you are in a location with an unsecured wireless network, the Setup Wizard automatically
connects to it.
If the wireless networks in your area use wireless security (strongly recommended) then you
must know the Network Name (SSID) and the security settings in order to join a network. See
“Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings” on page 2-14
.
You can click the
Join a Network
button to select a wireless network in your area connect to
it. See
“Joining a Network” on page 2-2
.
Using the USB Adapter Cradle
You can use the USB cable to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless
reception. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and hook
fasteners to a computer monitor.
1.
Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of the plastic cradle.
Figure 1-6
If you saved a profile
but did not type a name
it is automatically saved
as Profile.