WNA1100 Installation Guide
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.... Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The adapter connects to insert your computer's CD drive. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. )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. b. Insert the Resource CD in...
.... Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The adapter connects to insert your computer's CD drive. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. )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. b. Insert the Resource CD in...
WNA1100 Installation Guide
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... works best when the signal is strongest. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to start the Connection Wizard. Using the USB Cable You can select a different wireless network or reconnect to a router, but the router has a problem. Insert the adapter in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96...
... works best when the signal is strongest. The wireless channel used by NETGEAR, Inc. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to start the Connection Wizard. Using the USB Cable You can select a different wireless network or reconnect to a router, but the router has a problem. Insert the adapter in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not...is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert...
... In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not...is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications for US & Canada only. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert...
WNA1100 User Manual
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End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. Operation is subject to the requirements as documented in this device was installed in CFR ...apparatus complies with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. ...
End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. Operation is subject to the requirements as documented in this device was installed in CFR ...apparatus complies with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. ...
WNA1100 User Manual
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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...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following...: Product updates are described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. Tip: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter.
...to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual uses the following...: Product updates are described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. Tip: This format is written for the Wireless-N 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
WNA1100 User Manual
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...= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 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: The maximum speed of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP...
...= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 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: The maximum speed of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP...
WNA1100 User Manual
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However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Click Install the Software. First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1. If you are between the devices. ... CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Computers can communicate through walls. 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 the physical location of...
However, if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Click Install the Software. First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1. If you are between the devices. ... CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Computers can communicate through walls. 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 the physical location of...
WNA1100 User Manual
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...; Windows Utility. Automatically. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. 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...
...; Windows Utility. Automatically. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. 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...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your PC. 2. 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 Locate a USB port on your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 3. Click Next.
Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your PC. 2. 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 Locate a USB port on your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 3. Click Next.
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. How you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS-capable networks in ... network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 If you select a secured network, you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Follow the prompts to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. How you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS-capable networks in ... network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 If you select a secured network, you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Follow the prompts to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your...
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The LED flashes. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 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. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. 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 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. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2.
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... your connection to a wireless network and to a different wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. It is color coded to a wireless network! The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of...
... your connection to a wireless network and to a different wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. It is color coded to a wireless network! The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. 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 the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
... must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. 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 the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
WNA1100 User Manual
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...but there is OK. • Connected to Router. Connection status Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-11 The following table describes how to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless Internet connection is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Usually, you have... Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The status of the Settings tab. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without...
...but there is OK. • Connected to Router. Connection status Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-11 The following table describes how to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless Internet connection is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Usually, you have... Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The status of the Settings tab. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without...
WNA1100 User Manual
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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 Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network...
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 Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. ...To install an upgrade: 1. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. A message displays confirming that the...
Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. ...To install an upgrade: 1. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. A message displays confirming that the...
WNA1100 User Manual
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Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. Click Yes. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. Click Yes. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.