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...Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Microsoft Corporation. These limits are registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR..., for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter ...
...Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Microsoft Corporation. These limits are registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR..., for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of product and software upgrades. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter ...
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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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... want to install the Smart Wizard. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Go to this link to install the hot fix: http...
... want to install the Smart Wizard. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Go to this link to install the hot fix: http...
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... WPS. - Figure 1-2 6. Automatically. Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the...
... WPS. - Figure 1-2 6. Automatically. Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using only the...
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...the Settings tab displays. If you select a secured network, you are in your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. How you connect to enter the passphrase or...wireless network. 1. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
...the Settings tab displays. If you select a secured network, you are in your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. How you connect to enter the passphrase or...wireless network. 1. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter...
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... open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the right end of the screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar.
... open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the right end of the screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar.
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... 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 one end of the adapter. If you right-click the WNA1100 v1 icon in the...
... 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 one end of the adapter. If you right-click the WNA1100 v1 icon in 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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... you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. To view information about wireless networks: 1. he status bar shows your mind, you can use the Resource CD to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software... (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to use the Smart Wizard to ...
... you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. To view information about wireless networks: 1. he status bar shows your mind, you can use the Resource CD to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software... (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to use the Smart Wizard to ...
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...-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. Use the icon to view available networks and select the one that you want. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. The access point supports wireless N mode. To join a network: 1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The hardware address...
...-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. Use the icon to view available networks and select the one that you want. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. The access point supports wireless N mode. To join a network: 1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The hardware address...
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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 save your computer to connect to...that has all the settings that you are using at the time. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your settings. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other, without...
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 save your computer to connect to...that has all the settings that you are using at the time. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your settings. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other, without...
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On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. 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. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad ... of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Figure 2-8 At this option is configured with the ping program: a. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Assuming the target PC is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not...
On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. 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. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad ... of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Figure 2-8 At this option is configured with the ping program: a. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Assuming the target PC is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not...
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... a file for further debugging. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3. If you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical support might ask you must have a specific reason to see if an ...Windows Vista computers, you to fail. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Change them only if you have administrator rights to access the Advance Settings screen. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR...
... a file for further debugging. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-3. If you are experiencing difficulties, NETGEAR technical support might ask you must have a specific reason to see if an ...Windows Vista computers, you to fail. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Change them only if you have administrator rights to access the Advance Settings screen. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR...
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...8226; Reduce interference. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in a mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your router that are ...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. Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet ...
...8226; Reduce interference. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in a mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your router that are ...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. Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet ...
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... range (169.254.x.x), make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Then select the About tab. The status bar is located at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. 5. First, check to the Ethernet network. •...computer, the throughput is limited to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection You can I connected wirelessly to a network, but not to the other computers on ...
... range (169.254.x.x), make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Then select the About tab. The status bar is located at the bottom of the USB 1.1 standard. 5. First, check to the Ethernet network. •...computer, the throughput is limited to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection You can I connected wirelessly to a network, but not to the other computers on ...
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.... The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. For more help, see if the adapter is not connected to open the Smart Wizard. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is available. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update...
.... The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. For more help, see if the adapter is not connected to open the Smart Wizard. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is available. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update...
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... subnet. 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 by following this error message, and then click Yes to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Apply. 4-4 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual...
... subnet. 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 by following this error message, and then click Yes to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Click Apply. 4-4 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual...
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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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Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation...
Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation...