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... device must accept any liability that interference will vary. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are designed to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support ...occur due to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, ...
... device must accept any liability that interference will vary. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are designed to radio communications. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support ...occur due to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, ...
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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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... to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. 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.
... to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. 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.
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.... Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using...
.... Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using...
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... the Settings tab displays. If you select a secured network, you need to a Wireless Network." • If you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 ...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 Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User...
... the Settings tab displays. If you select a secured network, you need to a Wireless Network." • If you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 ...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 Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User...
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... the system tray and on the desktop so you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make...
... the system tray and on the desktop so you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the Windows task bar. It is color coded to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make...
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...weak. Figure 1-10 If you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strong. Move to the router. closer...adapter is shown. 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 adapter is connected to a wireless network. If you right-click the WNA1100...
...weak. Figure 1-10 If you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strong. Move to the router. closer...adapter is shown. 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 adapter is connected to a wireless network. If you right-click the WNA1100...
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... or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 Use the Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in power save...
... or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 Use the Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in power save...
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...the Smart Wizard. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. he status bar shows your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab to display the ...following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. 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 mind, you can use these...
...the Smart Wizard. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. he status bar shows your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab to display the ...following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. 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 mind, you can use these...
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...the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 The access point supports wireless N mode. View networks and join a network. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. In such cases, the SSID field is blank... the rest of the communications. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. The signal strength of the information is used. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. After installation you can use the Join a ...
...the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 The access point supports wireless N mode. View networks and join a network. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. In such cases, the SSID field is blank... the rest of the communications. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. The signal strength of the information is used. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. After installation you can use the Join a ...
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... used to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 Ad Hoc mode is automatically saved as the first-priority profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use of a router or access point. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile...names: Default and Profile. • Default. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network. If you do this profile name. • Profile. You manage your computer to ...
... used to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 Ad Hoc mode is automatically saved as the first-priority profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use of a router or access point. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile...names: Default and Profile. • Default. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. Then you can create a profile for any wireless network. If you do this profile name. • Profile. You manage your computer to ...
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Assuming the target PC is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. On the Windows ... Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1.
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Assuming the target PC is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. On the Windows ... Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1.
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... do so. Except for further debugging. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical support might give slightly better performance. You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on... rights to see if an upgrade is available. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to access the Advance Settings screen. A ...
... do so. Except for further debugging. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical support might give slightly better performance. You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on... rights to see if an upgrade is available. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to access the Advance Settings screen. A ...
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...from large metal fixtures such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have automatic data-rate fallback, which wireless devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Therefore, the most critical links in... and the trade-off of using different types of technology-wireless, wired, Powerline, and so on the location of the wireless router. The following list describes how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your router: - Keep the devices away from various...
...from large metal fixtures such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have automatic data-rate fallback, which wireless devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Therefore, the most critical links in... and the trade-off of using different types of technology-wireless, wired, Powerline, and so on the location of the wireless router. The following list describes how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your router: - Keep the devices away from various...
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... that the router's Internet connection is limited to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. First, check to the 14 Mbps of...
... that the router's Internet connection is limited to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. First, check to the 14 Mbps of...
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Connection Status Shows ---.---.-.This can occur if you can delete this problem you upgraded your WNA1100 v1 software and did not reboot your system. Troubleshooting with your router. 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 the Internet, might not be...
Connection Status Shows ---.---.-.This can occur if you can delete this problem you upgraded your WNA1100 v1 software and did not reboot your system. Troubleshooting with your router. 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 the Internet, might not be...
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.../downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore...
.../downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore...
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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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.../reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm B-1 v1.0, December 2009 Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding...
.../reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm B-1 v1.0, December 2009 Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding...