WNA1100 Installation Guide
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...WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. If you select a secured network, you can take a minute or two. You are in the system tray and on the desktop so you need to a wireless network! Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Accept the license agreement. If your PC. 2. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR...). )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. Connect to a wireless network After the driver...
...WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. If you select a secured network, you can take a minute or two. You are in the system tray and on the desktop so you need to a wireless network! Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Accept the license agreement. If your PC. 2. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR...). )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. Connect to a wireless network After the driver...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 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 the product...
... turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 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 the product...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. To maintain compliance with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et...complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. The FCC has ...
... cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual. To maintain compliance with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et...complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. The FCC has ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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..., Install the 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 a Network ...2-2 Using...
..., Install the 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 a Network ...2-2 Using...
WNA1100 User Manual
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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...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. Conventions, Formats, and...
... install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. Conventions, Formats, and...
WNA1100 User Manual
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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
WNA1100 User Manual
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...; Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of the WNA1100 v1 driver software. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update),...displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 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.
...; Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of the WNA1100 v1 driver software. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update),...displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 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.
WNA1100 User Manual
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... the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point. Click Install the Software. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe...
... the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point. Click Install the Software. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Automatically. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Figure 1-2 6. Manage your...
... Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Automatically. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Figure 1-2 6. Manage your...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. 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 Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. 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. 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 Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter.
WNA1100 User Manual
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...your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom..., see your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
...your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom..., see your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Click Next. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two.
Click Next. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two.
WNA1100 User Manual
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... the condition of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to check the status of the connection. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. It is color coded to a wireless network! Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected...
... the condition of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to check the status of the connection. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. It is color coded to a wireless network! Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... a The wireless link is weak. node, or the link is strong. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard...
... a The wireless link is weak. node, or the link is strong. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to a network with a high-speed router .... The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but the router is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December ...
...is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to a network with a high-speed router .... The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but the router is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... 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 the wireless link, as described in either of these ways: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WN1100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WN100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Wireless-N USB Adapter...
... 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 the wireless link, as described in either of these ways: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WN1100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WN100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Wireless-N USB Adapter...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Click the Software Update Check button. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. A message... displays confirming that the software has been removed. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. To install ...
...Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Click the Software Update Check button. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. A message... displays confirming that the software has been removed. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. To install ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
WNA1100 User Manual
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... will not be able to use these features. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network connection and Internet connection. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to...
... will not be able to use these features. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network connection and Internet connection. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to...