NETGEAR WNDA3100 v3 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Adapter

Born Again: Following the included printed instructions, I attempted to install the driver to three computers (a Win11 desktop, a Win11 laptop and a Win10 desktop) from the included physical CD. It offers an option to "check for updates" but that simply locks up (and had to be canceled via task manager). As a result, I was forced to attempt to install the driver from the CD. After it prompts to plug in the adapter, it fails in its attempt to locate the device, even though the device DOES show up in the Windows device manager.
So I returned the seemingly defective device and got a replacement, which arrived the next day (isn't Amazon shipping amazing?).
The replacement had the same problem.
So, I searched the Netgear website and downloaded the current driver installer (WNDA3100v3_V1.0.0.13.zip). It installed perfectly and the device works great. The laptop has internet connection from every far corner of my house - much better than the previous device I had been using.

United States on Sep 10, 2023

Doriane Arès: Ce bidule fonctionne merveilleusement bien. On ne voit pas la différence entre la connexion filaire et via cet appareil. Je le recommande chaudement.

Canada on Oct 05, 2021

Alan: Easy to setup, easy to install, no need for tech support with the easy to understand and follow instructions, and better Wifi signal performance than I have ever had before!

I needed to find a replacement for my laptops wifi card as mine no longer worked after the transition to Windows 10. So, having always used and relied on Netgear, I choose to stick with them again with this selection.

United States on May 03, 2021

abderrahim elguendouz: Bon produit
à l'attente

France on Feb 09, 2021

Dragonfly: My son had the V2 of this so we decided to upgrade to the V3 for speed. This has a better range no more cutting in and out, quick to install and his speeds and connection are great. When you're ready to connect your desktop or laptop to a wireless hot spot or new Wireless-N network, the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (WNDA3100) will get the job done with outstanding speed, minimal interference and robust connections. Featuring the latest dual band Wireless-N technology, the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB Adapter delivers exceptional range and speed of new Wireless-N devices while still offering backwards compatibility to older Wireless-G networks. This adapter will connect you to a Wireless-N network and let you surf, email, stream HD video, play on-line games, and even make Internet phone calls--simultaneously! Another notable advantage of dual band Wireless-N is that it works with up to 23 channels that operate on the 5GHz band. Wireless-G networks, on the other hand, operate on the 2.4-GHz band with only 3 channels, which is also home to some cordless phones, microwaves, and other devices that can cause interference. 5GHz Wireless-N avoids the interference...

United States on Jun 27, 2016

chris wall: Works great

Canada on May 04, 2015

Linsebibble: Works fine, as advertised.

Canada on Jul 12, 2014

terzaghi: This product works with my 2011 Panasonic TCP65VT30 plasma. I think it works with all 2011 Panasonic Viera TV's. You must get a V2. The official adapter that was supplied with the TV stopped working. Panasonic doesn't want to tell you this product works with their 2011 TV's but it does. I bought a refurbished one for 1/4 of the price that panasonic wanted to charged me for a new official adapter. The official panasonic adapter was 2.4 ghz only, and would only give me 2 bars of wireless signal. This one works at either 5ghz or 2.4 ghz and has a full 5 bar signal strength with no other changes to the network.

Setup was a breeze. Highly recommended for 2011 model panny plasmas. I also have a Panasonic Viera TC-P46X3 that is using the official panasonic DY-WL10 wifi adapter. The signal strength is not so great and I get cut out on streaming video occasionally. I plan to test the netgear WNDA3100 v2 on my 46" TV and if it works I will buy another one of these bad boys for a better signal.

United States on Mar 19, 2014

bernard: I have a Netgear dual band router but the signal seems to be weak. After I purchased this adapter works fine without any issues and also signal does not drop works great when you use for video conferencing

Canada on Feb 06, 2014

E. White: It works! You install the driver with the CD, plug it in to a USB slot (and extension cable is provided so that you can move it to get better reception), and you can either enter your wireless passcode manually, or if your router has Push `N' Connect (a.k.a. WPS), you can use that to connect. I'm using it on an old laptop that has a built-in wireless with max speed of about 55 mbps, so this significantly increases its speed.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE SPEED OF THE DEVICE: The WNDA3100 model is spec'd for speeds up to 600 mbps, but you probably won't realize anywhere near those speeds. Generally, the speed you will realize is the lowest speed of any of the devices on your network, including the speed of this device, the speed of your wireless router, and the speed you get from your internet service provider (i.e. your cable or DSL modem). First, the newest technology high-end wireless routers as of this writing max out at 300 mbps, and more likely you'll be getting at most 150 mbps on the router you already own, so while the WNDS31000 operates up to 600 mbps, the most you'll get is 150 mbps if that's what your wireless router is spec'd for. Second, I pay extra for the business...

United States on Jan 12, 2014