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)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA1100 v1 software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your area a. Follow the wizard steps to install the driver. Follow the onscreen ... a secured network, you need to the Internet, click Check for Express setup. 5. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. If you are prompted to push the WPS button on your...
)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA1100 v1 software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your area a. Follow the wizard steps to install the driver. Follow the onscreen ... a secured network, you need to the Internet, click Check for Express setup. 5. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. If you are prompted to push the WPS button on your...
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... with one another. 6. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to your wireless connection. 1 2 345 67 Understanding the Status Bar 1. Insert the adapter in accordance with your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. This symbol was placed in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to change without wireless security. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the Warranty...
... with one another. 6. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to your wireless connection. 1 2 345 67 Understanding the Status Bar 1. Insert the adapter in accordance with your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. This symbol was placed in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to change without wireless security. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the Warranty...
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NETGEAR, INC. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and ...not installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support When you register your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in...
NETGEAR, INC. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and ...not installed and used according to the instructions, may occur due to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support When you register your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in...
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... the user's authority to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to the requirements as documented in...may cause undesired operation. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, ...
... the user's authority to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Operation is subject to the requirements as documented in...may cause undesired operation. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, ...
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... WNA1100v1 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
... WNA1100v1 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
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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...
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...
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...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100... v1.asp. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 ...
...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100... v1.asp. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 ...
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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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... complete the installation of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. You can specify where the files are installed. With custom setup you can also choose whether or not you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Note: The...
... complete the installation of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. You can specify where the files are installed. With custom setup you can also choose whether or not you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Note: The...
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... Autorun.exe. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Insert...
... Autorun.exe. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Insert...
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... Wizard. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Manual. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Figure 1-2 6. Specify the settings for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration...
... Wizard. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Manual. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Figure 1-2 6. Specify the settings for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration...
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Click Next. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to install the driver. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009
Click Next. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to install the driver. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009
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...what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. See "Joining a Network" on page 2-2. • To ...configuration, the Settings tab displays. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. If you select a ...
...what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. See "Joining a Network" on page 2-2. • To ...configuration, the Settings tab displays. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. If you select a ...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The following screen displays: Figure 1-6 Press and hold the push button on your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) click Next. Click Next. The LED flashes. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The following screen displays: Figure 1-6 Press and hold the push button on your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) click Next. Click Next. The LED flashes. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009
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... the right end of the Windows task bar. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or...
... the right end of the Windows task bar. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or...
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...NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. node, or the link is shown. If you right-click the WNA1100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless...access point, and the signal quality is one end of the adapter. Move to the router. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system ...
...NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. node, or the link is shown. If you right-click the WNA1100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless...access point, and the signal quality is one end of the adapter. Move to the router. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system ...
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... not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. 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 ...To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to open network without wireless security. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual ...
... not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. 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 ...To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to open network without wireless security. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual ...
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..., but it is sending or receiving data. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of these ways: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WN1100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WN100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then...
..., but it is sending or receiving data. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of these ways: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WN1100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WN100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then...
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... Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Open the Smart Wizard and click the...
... Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Open the Smart Wizard and click the...
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Click Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.
Click Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.