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...key. Your settings are prompted to connect to a wireless network! Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Accept the license agreement. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your... the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the Resource CD. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the other side of this guide). b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 ...
...key. Your settings are prompted to connect to a wireless network! Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Accept the license agreement. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your... the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the Resource CD. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the other side of this guide). b. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 ...
WNA1100 Installation Guide
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....x.x or You are registered trademarks of your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to Router. Connection status 4. Using the USB Cable You can use the same channel, they can use our telephone support service. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are connected to change without wireless security. Channel • Connected to Internet. • Connected to...
....x.x or You are registered trademarks of your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to Router. Connection status 4. Using the USB Cable You can use the same channel, they can use our telephone support service. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are connected to change without wireless security. Channel • Connected to Internet. • Connected to...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...the products described in a particular installation. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 and ...application of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in this equipment ...
...the products described in a particular installation. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 and ...application of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in this equipment ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was installed in this device was ...Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for this manual. • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC...
...210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was installed in this device was ...Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for this manual. • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC...
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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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... USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
... USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
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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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... (update), which 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 480 Mbps. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. You can also choose whether or not you can specify where the files are installed.
... (update), which 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 480 Mbps. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. You can also choose whether or not you can specify where the files are installed.
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.... 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Click Install the Software. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double...
.... 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Computers can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Click Install the Software. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double...
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Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Connect to 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 When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Automatically. Manual. Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also...
Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Connect to 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 When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Automatically. Manual. Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also...
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Locate a USB port on your router. 3. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. 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 Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter.
Locate a USB port on your router. 3. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. 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 Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter.
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...WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. If you select a secured network, you selected during custom...Wireless Network." • If you are in your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See "Joining a Network" on what you need to complete the installation. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
...WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. If you select a secured network, you selected during custom...Wireless Network." • If you are in your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See "Joining a Network" on what you need to complete the installation. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
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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. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The LED flashes.
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. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The LED flashes.
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... bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. 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 check the status of your connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task...
... bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. 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 check the status of your connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task...
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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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is shown. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. If you do so, then only the IP address is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter...try moving to the router. The following table describes the colors and conditions indicated. 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 ...
...NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is shown. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. If you do so, then only the IP address is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter...try moving to the router. The following table describes the colors and conditions indicated. 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 ...
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... reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not 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...
... reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not 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...
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... whether to exit the configuration utility. Click Apply. v1.0, December 2009 2-13 b. Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. a. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors.
... whether to exit the configuration utility. Click Apply. v1.0, December 2009 2-13 b. Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) 3. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. a. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors.
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... version. The IP address assigned to your network. The approved channels for wireless transmission. However, unless you are automatically scanned. The release date of the adapter. The MAC (Media Access Control) address of the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the...
... version. The IP address assigned to your network. The approved channels for wireless transmission. However, unless you are automatically scanned. The release date of the adapter. The MAC (Media Access Control) address of the Smart Wizard. 2-14 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the...
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... also reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you can choose some of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. This is used for wireless packet transmission. 2-16 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Transmit Rate.... Lowering the rate reduces the chance of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Packets ...
... also reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you can choose some of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. This is used for wireless packet transmission. 2-16 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Transmit Rate.... Lowering the rate reduces the chance of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Packets ...