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..., put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from CD. 4. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next. If your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS), follow the steps to insert your adapter and connect. Accept the license agreement. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Profile name The WNA1100 v1 icon...
..., put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from CD. 4. Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Next. If your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS), follow the steps to insert your adapter and connect. Accept the license agreement. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Profile name The WNA1100 v1 icon...
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Connection status 4. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to your current network, should be treated and recycled in accordance with one another. 6. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Insert the adapter in Megabits per second. All rights reserved. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com...
Connection status 4. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to your current network, should be treated and recycled in accordance with one another. 6. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Insert the adapter in Megabits per second. All rights reserved. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com...
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... 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...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 If this document without notice. NETGEAR...
... 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...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 If this document without notice. NETGEAR...
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...
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... significantly based on the physical location of interference, such as the following: • Large metal surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from CD. 4. If you are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide.
... significantly based on the physical location of interference, such as the following: • Large metal surfaces • Microwave ovens • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from CD. 4. If you are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide.
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... 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 Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Connect to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, 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 Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Connect to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and...
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Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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
Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on your router. 3. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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
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... Settings tab displays. How you connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you...connect to complete the installation. Follow the prompts to a wireless network. 1. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear...
... Settings tab displays. How you connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you...connect to complete the installation. Follow the prompts to a wireless network. 1. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear...
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The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The LED flashes. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. 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. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The LED flashes. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. 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.
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...User Manual 3. It is color coded to show the status of your wireless link. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-10. ...you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the desktop so you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on...
...User Manual 3. It is color coded to show the status of your wireless link. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar. The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-10. ...you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the desktop so you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on...
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..., and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The adapter is connected to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and...
..., and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The adapter is connected to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless... high-speed Internet connection. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." The...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless... high-speed Internet connection. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." The...
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... The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in to a wireless network, but it is 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...
... The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in to a wireless network, but it is 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...
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... can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your mind, you changed your area. If you can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network connection and Internet connection. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen...: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status ...
... can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your mind, you changed your area. If you can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your network connection and Internet connection. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen...: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status ...
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...toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Connect to a wireless network. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel... lists the available networks. The access point supports wireless N mode. Check for wireless networks. Close the window. To join a network: 1. After installation you want. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK,...
...toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. The hardware address (MAC address) of the communications. Connect to a wireless network. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel... lists the available networks. The access point supports wireless N mode. Check for wireless networks. Close the window. To join a network: 1. After installation you want. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK,...
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... whether it and click Connect. You might join an open network at a coffee shop or public area. Select the network and click Connect. • Secured network. The network uses wireless security and supports WPS. How you must type its wireless security settings. A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join...
... whether it and click Connect. You might join an open network at a coffee shop or public area. Select the network and click Connect. • Secured network. The network uses wireless security and supports WPS. How you must type its wireless security settings. A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Join...
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... LED flashes. 3. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard. 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 adapter. Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network You can push its WPS button.
... LED flashes. 3. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard. 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 adapter. Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network You can push its WPS button.
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... for file and printer access on page 2-6. 3. a. Click Save Profile. You can connet to a wireless network. c. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. This setting lets you can check the status bar in this profile. 4. Use...
... for file and printer access on page 2-6. 3. a. Click Save Profile. You can connet to a wireless network. c. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. This setting lets you can check the status bar in this profile. 4. Use...
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... • 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 each other, without the use of a router or access point. Priority Button..., you are asked if you want to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 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 the network that you need to -Computer setting uses Ad...
... • 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 each other, without the use of a router or access point. Priority Button..., you are asked if you want to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 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 the network that you need to -Computer setting uses Ad...