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... the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. )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. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. b.
... the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. )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. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. b.
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...registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may occur due to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and ...improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual...
...registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may occur due to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and ...improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual...
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... 2009 To maintain compliance 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 an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR level measured for satisfying RF...
... 2009 To maintain compliance 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 an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR level measured for satisfying RF...
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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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... special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or...
... special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or...
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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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.... What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, 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: Windows XP users must install SP2... or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom...
.... What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, 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: Windows XP users must install SP2... or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom...
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..., if the walls are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If the CD main screen does... for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. 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 ...
..., if the walls are constructed with the wireless-N USB adapter. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. If the CD main screen does... for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. 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 ...
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...a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Use the icon to a wireless network. Check for wireless networks. The signal strength of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. See "Joining a ...wireless device broadcasting this information. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
...a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. Use the icon to a wireless network. Check for wireless networks. The signal strength of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. See "Joining a ...wireless device broadcasting this information. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter...
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... displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. How you must type its wireless security settings. To join a secured wireless network, select it supports WPS. • Open network. You can use any wireless security. See the following section, "Using Push... network with WPS. The network uses wireless security and supports WPS. You might join an open network at a coffee shop or public area. If the network is hidden, you join the network depends on your adapter to join this network without entering its...
... displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. How you must type its wireless security settings. To join a secured wireless network, select it supports WPS. • Open network. You can use any wireless security. See the following section, "Using Push... network with WPS. The network uses wireless security and supports WPS. You might join an open network at a coffee shop or public area. If the network is hidden, you join the network depends on your adapter to join this network without entering its...
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your area, you can use Push 'N' Connect you can create ..., and you must have access to the router so that you need to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. If the router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS), the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for your adapter.
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your area, you can use Push 'N' Connect you can create ..., and you must have access to the router so that you need to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. If the router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS), the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for your adapter.
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... To use the profile, click Apply. 5. Make sure you connect to the network. You can connet to a wireless network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 b. Use a browser to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) ...name for file and printer access on page 2-6. 3. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. If you cannot connect,...
... To use the profile, click Apply. 5. Make sure you connect to the network. You can connet to a wireless network. For help with Ad Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 b. Use a browser to connect to -Computer (Ad Hoc) ...name for file and printer access on page 2-6. 3. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. If you cannot connect,...
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..., and you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for any wireless network. You cannot change this mode is used to save your profiles.... Then you can click the Move Up and Move Down buttons to adjust the order. • The adapter uses the priority order when it automatically attempts to connect to a wireless network. • The profile for the network that you need to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode....
..., and you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for any wireless network. You cannot change this mode is used to save your profiles.... Then you can click the Move Up and Move Down buttons to adjust the order. • The adapter uses the priority order when it automatically attempts to connect to a wireless network. • The profile for the network that you need to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode....
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... IP address or with the IPX protocol. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. d. Click Apply. 3. Configure the computer network settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Configure each computer with either static IP addresses (such as 192.168...
... IP address or with the IPX protocol. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. d. Click Apply. 3. Configure the computer network settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Configure each computer with either static IP addresses (such as 192.168...
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... the connection is configured with the ping program: a. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. A continuous ping is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" ...to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Figure 2-8 At this option is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. 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.
... the connection is configured with the ping program: a. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. A continuous ping is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" ...to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Figure 2-8 At this option is sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. 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.
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...networks: • WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES]. Note: The channel number differs depending on page 2-11. About Wireless Security Many networks use in your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. See "Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2- The... Networks tab to set up the wireless-N USB adapter with wireless security, you can manually set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-9 4. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 3. Otherwise, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is...
...networks: • WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES]. Note: The channel number differs depending on page 2-11. About Wireless Security Many networks use in your Ad Hoc computer-to-computer network. 5. See "Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2- The... Networks tab to set up the wireless-N USB adapter with wireless security, you can manually set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-9 4. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 3. Otherwise, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is...
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...Name (SSID If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used: Passphrase These characters are not case-sensitive. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. b. You can also print this page, fill in... in your computer. Whichever method you use WPS, then you do not use , record the key values in a profile name. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you need to know the security settings to open the Smart Wizard. a.
...Name (SSID If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used: Passphrase These characters are not case-sensitive. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a safe place for creating WEP data encryption keys. b. You can also print this page, fill in... in your computer. Whichever method you use WPS, then you do not use , record the key values in a profile name. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you need to know the security settings to open the Smart Wizard. a.
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... a profile. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. b. Figure 2-10 For more about WPA2-PSK, click the link to the USB port in your settings in this profile. a. Save your computer. b. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual c. Click the Save Profile button. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to "Wireless Networking Basics" in...
... a profile. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. b. Figure 2-10 For more about WPA2-PSK, click the link to the USB port in your settings in this profile. a. Save your computer. b. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual c. Click the Save Profile button. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to "Wireless Networking Basics" in...
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... the passphrase. Be sure to match exactly what is configured in the network. Note: You will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the access point. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual b. Figure 2-11 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: The characters are...
... the passphrase. Be sure to match exactly what is configured in the network. Note: You will use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the access point. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual b. Figure 2-11 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Note: The characters are...
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.... Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. Save your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-12 Table 2-2. Receive Statistics Description A real-time graph identifies the total, receive, and transmit utilization... total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. Radio buttons let you select whether to exit the configuration utility. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. a. Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information about the ...
.... Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. Save your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-12 Table 2-2. Receive Statistics Description A real-time graph identifies the total, receive, and transmit utilization... total transmitted packets, and transmit errors. Radio buttons let you select whether to exit the configuration utility. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. a. Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information about the ...