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See “Installation with Custom Setup” on page 1-3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security to protect your network from unauthorized access. See Chapter 2, “Network Connections and Wireless Security. What Is in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 • USB cable and adapter cradle • Installation Guide • Resource CD, including: – The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant – This manual – Installation Guide – Warranty and Support information If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual 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. 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. • 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. 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: details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 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 v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual potential sources of interference, such as the following: • Large metal surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones Note: If there is 2.4 GHz interference at your location, such as from a cordless phone, you can change the setting to 5 GHz for better wireless throughput if your wireless router or access point supports it. See “Advanced Settings” on page 2-23. In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are between the devices. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the Installation Guide. With Custom setup you can specify where the files are installed. You can also choose whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard utility or use only the Windows utility to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. • Custom installation using the Smart Wizard utility. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools to: – View details about wireless networks in your area. – Manage your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). – Configure wireless settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. – Save your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation using the Windows utility. You can choose not to install the Smart Wizard and to use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network. If you choose to do this, you will not be able to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-N USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network. v1.0, June 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter WNDA3100v2 User Manual Installing the WNDA3100v2 Software To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup: 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. Select 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 to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. 7. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless...