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... your wireless network from the list and click Next. b. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on your adapter. 1. Click Install the Software. If you select a secured network, you can take a minute or two. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the Resource CD. Your settings are prompted to enter the passphrase or network key. Accept...
... your wireless network from the list and click Next. b. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on your adapter. 1. Click Install the Software. If you select a secured network, you can take a minute or two. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the Resource CD. Your settings are prompted to enter the passphrase or network key. Accept...
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... The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. If this document without notice. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website...
... The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. If this document without notice. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website...
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-11 Monitoring Statistics ...2-13 About Your Smart Wizard 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-15 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems 4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-4 Appendix...
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-11 Monitoring Statistics ...2-13 About Your Smart Wizard 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-15 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems 4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-4 Appendix...
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... more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. vii v1.0, December 2009 This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following typographical conventions...
... more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. vii v1.0, December 2009 This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following typographical conventions...
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10588-01 1.0 November Original publication 2009 viii v1.0, December 2009
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10588-01 1.0 November Original publication 2009 viii v1.0, December 2009
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... free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: For help with an available USB port. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1100...
... free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: For help with an available USB port. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1100...
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... from CD. 4. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Install the Software. However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point.
... from CD. 4. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Install the Software. However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point.
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... your area use the same channel, they can interfere with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. The wireless channel used by the network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you experience higher data rate when the signal is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. See...
... your area use the same channel, they can interfere with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. The wireless channel used by the network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you experience higher data rate when the signal is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. See...
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... you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network that you selected. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The access point supports wireless N mode. The access point supports WPS. The channel determines...
... you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network that you selected. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The access point supports wireless N mode. The access point supports WPS. The channel determines...
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..., "Using Push 'N' Connect to join this network without entering its network name (SSID). A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. You are prompted to enter the passphrase or key. • Secured network with WPS. To join a secured wireless network, select it supports WPS. • Open network. This network does not use the Push 'N' Connect button on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it and click Connect. How you must type its wireless security settings.
..., "Using Push 'N' Connect to join this network without entering its network name (SSID). A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. You are prompted to enter the passphrase or key. • Secured network with WPS. To join a secured wireless network, select it supports WPS. • Open network. This network does not use the Push 'N' Connect button on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it and click Connect. How you must type its wireless security settings.
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... push its WPS button. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. To join a network: 1. To set up a profile: 1. Press and hold the push button on the side of the wireless router, and you can use Push 'N' Connect you need to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for your adapter. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your...
... push its WPS button. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. To join a network: 1. To set up a profile: 1. Press and hold the push button on the side of the wireless router, and you can use Push 'N' Connect you need to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for your adapter. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your...
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... page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. c. Use a browser to connect to the network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 2-6. 3. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. b. You can connet to...
... page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. Click Save Profile. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. c. Use a browser to connect to the network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 2-6. 3. a. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. b. You can connet to...
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... once, you are using at the time. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to replace the previous settings stored in which devices or computers communicate directly with file and print sharing enabled, and you want to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. You manage your settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use of a router or access point. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network.
... once, you are using at the time. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to replace the previous settings stored in which devices or computers communicate directly with file and print sharing enabled, and you want to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. You manage your settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use of a router or access point. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network.
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... 2009 c. Starting a Computer-to the device with the ping program: a. Assuming the target PC is established. Figure 2-8 At this option is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Otherwise, this point the connection is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192...
... 2009 c. Starting a Computer-to the device with the ping program: a. Assuming the target PC is established. Figure 2-8 At this option is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Otherwise, this point the connection is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192...
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... Settings tab displays. 2. Data encryption (WEP) keys. There are not case-sensitive. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. 2-10 v1.0, December 2009 b. Use the icon to join a secured wireless network. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. Circle one: 64-bit or 128-bit. - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you do not use WPS...
... Settings tab displays. 2. Data encryption (WEP) keys. There are not case-sensitive. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. 2-10 v1.0, December 2009 b. Use the icon to join a secured wireless network. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. Circle one: 64-bit or 128-bit. - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you do not use WPS...
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... reliable connection or slightly longer range. You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to do so. To go to fail. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table...
... reliable connection or slightly longer range. You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to do so. To go to fail. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table...
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.... A high-speed router might be able to share the same Powerline network. • Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for security, and you need. 3-4 v1.0, December 2009 Note: Actual data throughput varies. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO...
.... A high-speed router might be able to share the same Powerline network. • Wired Ethernet As Gigabit Ethernet ports become common on newer computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for security, and you need. 3-4 v1.0, December 2009 Note: Actual data throughput varies. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO...
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... one WPS network in your connection speed. Make sure that your wireless-N USB adapter. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you selected the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support. 1. If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you connect to the knowledge base on page 2-4. 2. The USB port that you use and the network that you want. • If the network uses Push 'N' Connect, make...
... one WPS network in your connection speed. Make sure that your wireless-N USB adapter. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you selected the correct wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support. 1. If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you connect to the knowledge base on page 2-4. 2. The USB port that you use and the network that you want. • If the network uses Push 'N' Connect, make...
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... layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that the router is working. Click the icon to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that there is located at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. 5. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server.
... layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that the router is working. Click the icon to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that there is located at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. 5. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server.
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... IP address. • Use the Repair function in Windows to try to a different wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is recognized and enabled. The LED blinks, but is available. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in the Control Panel. Either restart your router. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 4-3 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To...
... IP address. • Use the Repair function in Windows to try to a different wireless network. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is recognized and enabled. The LED blinks, but is available. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in the Control Panel. Either restart your router. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 4-3 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To...
