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... NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. However, there is subject to radio communications. Microsoft, Windows, Windows ... to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster ...
... NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. However, there is subject to radio communications. Microsoft, Windows, Windows ... to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster ...
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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...
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...
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... • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 15Mbytes of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation...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. You can specify where the files are installed.
... • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 15Mbytes of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation...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. You can specify where the files are installed.
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... Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Manual. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your...
... Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Manual. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your...
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... in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. How you are in 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...
... in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. How you are in 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...
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... "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. •...
... "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. •...
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... NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is connected to a Your adapter has established good communication with the Windows 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is weak. The adapter is connected to a The wireless link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter...
... NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is connected to a Your adapter has established good communication with the Windows 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is weak. The adapter is connected to a The wireless link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter...
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... Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 The following table. 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...
... Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 The following table. 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...
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... features. To view information about wireless networks: 1. You can click a column heading to sort. Click the icon to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network ...connection and Internet connection. If you changed your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 T. Viewing Wireless Networks in your mind, you are joining a secured wireless network. Note: During installation if you selected Windows...
... features. To view information about wireless networks: 1. You can click a column heading to sort. Click the icon to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network ...connection and Internet connection. If you changed your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 T. Viewing Wireless Networks in your mind, you are joining a secured wireless network. Note: During installation if you selected Windows...
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...." Connect to view available networks and select the one that you want. Use the icon to a wireless network. The access point supports WPS. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Check for wireless networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network...a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Close the window. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. View networks and join a network.
...." Connect to view available networks and select the one that you want. Use the icon to a wireless network. The access point supports WPS. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Check for wireless networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network...a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Close the window. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. View networks and join a network.
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...once, you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other, without the use of a router or access point. If ... Hoc mode. For example, this mode is automatically saved as the first-priority profile. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your profiles in Profile. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The ...
...once, you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other, without the use of a router or access point. If ... Hoc mode. For example, this mode is automatically saved as the first-priority profile. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your profiles in Profile. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The ...
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... change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to Reply. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Assuming the target PC is established. Note: for selection. 2-8 v1.0, December 2009 Note: If you must have administrator rights. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Starting a Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static...
... change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to Reply. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. Assuming the target PC is established. Note: for selection. 2-8 v1.0, December 2009 Note: If you must have administrator rights. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Starting a Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static...
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... go to access the Advance Settings screen. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you to use this button to see if an upgrade is available. Figure 2-14 • ...NETGEAR website every 30 days to fail. Except for further debugging. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to see if an upgrade is available. Change them only if you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
... go to access the Advance Settings screen. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you to use this button to see if an upgrade is available. Figure 2-14 • ...NETGEAR website every 30 days to fail. Except for further debugging. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to see if an upgrade is available. Change them only if you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
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... maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your computers will operate. - Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as fish tanks and water coolers. • Reduce interference. This also means that devices that maximizes the network speed. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and range...
... maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your computers will operate. - Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as fish tanks and water coolers. • Reduce interference. This also means that devices that maximizes the network speed. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and range...
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... the modem, router, and computer. 7. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. First, check to "TCP/IP Networking" in your IP address is in this range (169.254.x.x), make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Click the...
... the modem, router, and computer. 7. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. First, check to "TCP/IP Networking" in your IP address is in this range (169.254.x.x), make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Click the...
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... adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are...The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to see the documentation that came with the same wireless settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to a different wireless network....
... adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are...The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to see the documentation that came with the same wireless settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to a different wireless network....
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Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Fill in the same subnet. Select the Computer-to remove the update. 3. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might receive an error message that states that all computers in your...-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. This should solve your changes, and click OK. 5. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button on the computer might not work correctly...
Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Fill in the same subnet. Select the Computer-to remove the update. 3. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might receive an error message that states that all computers in your...-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. This should solve your changes, and click OK. 5. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. 4. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button on the computer might not work correctly...
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... Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit) Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C WPA2-PSK [AES...
... Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit) Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C WPA2-PSK [AES...
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Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation...
Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation...