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..., click Check for Express setup. 5. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the other side of this guide). Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If your adapter. 1. Locate a USB port on your computer's CD drive. Note: For...
..., click Check for Express setup. 5. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the other side of this guide). Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If your adapter. 1. Locate a USB port on your computer's CD drive. Note: For...
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... the adapter in Megabits per second. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you become disconnected. 3. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to extend the range of NETGEAR, Inc. Usually, your wireless connection....connection works best when the signal is strongest. in your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the adapter and the computer. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. See the User Manual on the website or over the phone...
... the adapter in Megabits per second. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you become disconnected. 3. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to extend the range of NETGEAR, Inc. Usually, your wireless connection....connection works best when the signal is strongest. in your area use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the adapter and the computer. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. See the User Manual on the website or over the phone...
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...This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you register your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction,...to radio communications. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 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) or circuit ...
...This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you register your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction,...to radio communications. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 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) or circuit ...
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... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not ... interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada Statement This...
... B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not ... interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 was 1.380 W/kg. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. Industry Canada Statement This...
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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...
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... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. Tip: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This...
... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1. Tip: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This...
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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
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... to this link to install the Smart Wizard. 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...
... to this link to install the Smart Wizard. 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...
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..., if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such...
..., if the walls are constructed with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such...
WNA1100 User Manual
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... click Next. 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 When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Specify the settings for...
... click Next. 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 When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Specify the settings for...
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Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your router. 3. 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 adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Locate a USB port on your PC. 2. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.
Follow the onscreen prompts to insert your router. 3. 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 adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Click Next. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Locate a USB port on your PC. 2. 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. See "Joining a Network" on what you are in your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to complete the installation. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you selected during custom installation. • For ... screens displays: WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm.
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. See "Joining a Network" on what you are in your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to complete the installation. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you selected during custom installation. • For ... screens displays: WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 No WPS-capable networks in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm.
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Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Click Next. 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 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. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Click Next. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009
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.... 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to a different wireless network. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart...
.... 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to a different wireless network. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. The LED on the right end of the Windows task bar. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart...
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... closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. Figure 1-10 If you clear the check mark for possible interference such as 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. The adapter...
... closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. Figure 1-10 If you clear the check mark for possible interference such as 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. The adapter...
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... tab. Click Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the router is ...OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to open network without wireless security. The status bar is OK....
... tab. Click Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is a problem with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to the router is ...OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to open network without wireless security. The status bar is OK....
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.... Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but it is in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 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...
.... Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but it is in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 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...
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... button and then click Next. 4. Click the Software Update Check button. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
... button and then click Next. 4. Click the Software Update Check button. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.
Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.