WNA1100 User Manual
Page 2
... at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. 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 their respective holders. Microsoft, Windows, Windows...
... at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. 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 their respective holders. Microsoft, Windows, Windows...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 6
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...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 9
... where the files are installed. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to complete the installation of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide.
... where the files are installed. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to complete the installation of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide.
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 11
... the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. 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...
... the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. 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...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 13
... your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
... your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 15
...v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to check the status of the connection. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. ...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 screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8...
...v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to check the status of the connection. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. ...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 screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 16
...wireless adapter with an wireless network. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is one end of the adapter. node, or the link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a wireless network. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is strong. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR... access point, and the signal quality is better. 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...
...wireless adapter with an wireless network. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is one end of the adapter. node, or the link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a wireless network. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is strong. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR... access point, and the signal quality is better. 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...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 18
... or receiving data. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Use the Windows Start menu in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in either of...
... or receiving data. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Use the Windows Start menu in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in either of...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 21
...WNA1100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to sort. T. he status bar shows your area. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can use the Networks tab to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Note: During installation if you selected Windows... Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December ...
...WNA1100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to sort. T. he status bar shows your area. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can use the Networks tab to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Note: During installation if you selected Windows... Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December ...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 22
... the available networks. The type of the information is used. Close the window. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or...
... the available networks. The type of the information is used. Close the window. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 26
... framework in the Settings tab: Select a profile name Figure 2-5 Save Delete Set priority There are currently connected to is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. The profile named Default... has all the settings that you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. If you do not enter a name in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different...
... framework in the Settings tab: Select a profile name Figure 2-5 Save Delete Set priority There are currently connected to is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to-Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode. The profile named Default... has all the settings that you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. If you do not enter a name in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 28
... ping program: a. Select the Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Assuming the target PC 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. Note... -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 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 Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. c.
... ping program: a. Select the Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Assuming the target PC 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. Note... -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 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 Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. c.
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 35
...For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to fail. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to access the Advance Settings screen. Except for further debugging. If you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical.... Check button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3.
...For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to fail. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 You can download the file and upgrade your wireless connection to access the Advance Settings screen. Except for further debugging. If you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical.... Check button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3.
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 37
...the traffic is high and the distances are : 3-1 v1.0, December 2009 For best results, place your router: - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Included are scenarios for your router that are farther away might be slower. This also means that ...mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of the wireless router. Near the center of technology-wireless, wired, Powerline, and so on the location of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. Optimizing Wireless Performance The ...
...the traffic is high and the distances are : 3-1 v1.0, December 2009 For best results, place your router: - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Included are scenarios for your router that are farther away might be slower. This also means that ...mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of the wireless router. Near the center of technology-wireless, wired, Powerline, and so on the location of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. Optimizing Wireless Performance The ...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 43
...169.254.x.x), make sure that there is limited to the other computers on your wireless connection. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot ...open the Smart Wizard. The status bar is working. Then select the About tab. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem....
...169.254.x.x), make sure that there is limited to the other computers on your wireless connection. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot ...open the Smart Wizard. The status bar is working. Then select the About tab. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem....
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 44
... installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless-N USB adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to open the Smart Wizard. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in Windows to try to get an IP address, check the router's DHCP settings. Troubleshooting with the same wireless settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this...
... installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless-N USB adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to open the Smart Wizard. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in Windows to try to get an IP address, check the router's DHCP settings. Troubleshooting with the same wireless settings. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 45
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. This should solve your changes, and click OK. 5. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the same subnet. Accept the default .../downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. Note: Be sure that some programs on the Settings Tab before you click Apply. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore this hotfix...
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 1. This should solve your changes, and click OK. 5. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the same subnet. Accept the default .../downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. Note: Be sure that some programs on the Settings Tab before you click Apply. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore this hotfix...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 46
... 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...
WNA1100 User Manual
Page 48
.../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...