Observe wireless location and range guidelines – NETGEAR WNDA3100 User Manual
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v1.0, December 2007
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5 Mbytes of free hard disk space.
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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
WNDA3100 driver software.
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines
For best performance, place the wireless 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 USB adapter. For best results, avoid
potential sources of interference, such as the following:
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Large metal surfaces
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Microwaves
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2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones
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.
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:
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. See