WNA1100 Installation Guide
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... Install from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you need to insert your wireless network from CD. 4. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. b. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer...
... Install from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you need to insert your wireless network from CD. 4. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. b. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer...
WNA1100 Installation Guide
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... reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of within the European Union, this product should you have joined. 2. November 6, 2009 Channel • Connected to Internet. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. Using the USB Cable You can select a different wireless network or reconnect to the adapter and the computer. The adapter is connected to a router...
... reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of within the European Union, this product should you have joined. 2. November 6, 2009 Channel • Connected to Internet. • Connected to start the Connection Wizard. Using the USB Cable You can select a different wireless network or reconnect to the adapter and the computer. The adapter is connected to a router...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s)... the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...
... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR, INC. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of the product(s)... the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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..., Install the 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 a Network...
..., Install the 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 a Network...
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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 Connection Problems 4-3 Ad...
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 Connection Problems 4-3 Ad...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100... Installation Guide. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Click Install the Software. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with the wireless-N USB adapter. First, Install the WNA1100v1 ...
...connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100... Installation Guide. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Click Install the Software. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with the wireless-N USB adapter. First, Install the WNA1100v1 ...
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... manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Manual. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Figure 1-2 6. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings 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 Connect to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
... manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Manual. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Figure 1-2 6. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings 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 Connect to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
WNA1100 User Manual
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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. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. 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.
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. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. 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.
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to 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 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to 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 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to...
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Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. 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. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2.
Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. 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. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2.
WNA1100 User Manual
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After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the right end of the Windows task bar. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. It is color coded to show the...
After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the right end of the Windows task bar. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. It is color coded to show the...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... do so, then only the IP address is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a Your adapter has established good communication with the Windows 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strong. Color Red Yellow Green Condition...
... do so, then only the IP address is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a Your adapter has established good communication with the Windows 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strong. Color Red Yellow Green Condition...
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... another. The status bar is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Click Join a Network to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard.
... another. The status bar is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Click Join a Network to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard.
WNA1100 User Manual
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... or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. The following table. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • 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 USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in...
... or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. The following table. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • 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 USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in...
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...reinstall the software with the Smart Wizard. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in your adpater if you can use the Networks tab... Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you changed your network connection and Internet connection. If you will not be able to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, ...
...reinstall the software with the Smart Wizard. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in your adpater if you can use the Networks tab... Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you changed your network connection and Internet connection. If you will not be able to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your area. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, ...
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See "Joining a Network." Connect to view available networks and select the one that you want. On the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display...
See "Joining a Network." Connect to view available networks and select the one that you want. On the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display...
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... without entering its network name (SSID). This network does not use the Push 'N' Connect button on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it and click Connect. Select the network and click Connect. • Secured network. A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. You can use any...
... without entering its network name (SSID). This network does not use the Push 'N' Connect button on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it and click Connect. Select the network and click Connect. • Secured network. A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. You can use any...
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.... 3. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. The Settings tab displays: 2-4 v1.0, December 2009 To set up a profile: 1. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your...
.... 3. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. The Settings tab displays: 2-4 v1.0, December 2009 To set up a profile: 1. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your...
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... Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 2-6. 3. c. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. Make sure you cannot connect, see "Setting Up a Computer-...(Ad Hoc) Profile" on page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 a. In the Profile field, type a name for the current connection status. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2.
... Hoc mode, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" on page 2-6. 3. c. To use the profile, click Apply. 5. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. Make sure you cannot connect, see "Setting Up a Computer-...(Ad Hoc) Profile" on page 4-2. 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 a. In the Profile field, type a name for the current connection status. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard for the profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2.
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... 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 any wireless network. You manage your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can easily load the profile that has ... you are configured with each wireless network. If you do this profile name. • Profile. If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name field, the name Profile is an 802.11 networking framework in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles ...
... 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 any wireless network. You manage your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you can easily load the profile that has ... you are configured with each wireless network. If you do this profile name. • Profile. If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name field, the name Profile is an 802.11 networking framework in Profile. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles ...
