WNA3100 Installation Guide
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)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. If you are prompted to connect to enter the passphrase or network key. Accept the... WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you need to a wireless network: a: WPS-capable networks in your area b: No WPS-capable networks in your wireless network from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR...
)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. If you are prompted to connect to enter the passphrase or network key. Accept the... WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you need to a wireless network: a: WPS-capable networks in your area b: No WPS-capable networks in your wireless network from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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.... Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your computer to Wireless-N • Customized cradle to optimize performance with a desktop computer • Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the push of a button1 STEP 1 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on the adapter STEP 2 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR Difference WNA3100...
.... Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your computer to Wireless-N • Customized cradle to optimize performance with a desktop computer • Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the push of a button1 STEP 1 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on the adapter STEP 2 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR Difference WNA3100...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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... E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Actual data throughput will vary. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements •...
... E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Actual data throughput will vary. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements •...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...use or application of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with faster expert ...technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Operation is found by NETGEAR, Inc. If this document without notice...
...use or application of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with faster expert ...technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Operation is found by NETGEAR, Inc. If this document without notice...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...'s authority to radio frequency waves. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. This model meets the applicable government requirements for body... Rate (SAR) compliance. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, ...
...'s authority to radio frequency waves. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for exposure to operate the device. This model meets the applicable government requirements for body... Rate (SAR) compliance. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, ...
WNA3100 User Manual
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Figure 1-2 6. Automatically. Connect to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100...
... wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Figure 1-2 6. Automatically. Connect to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... networks 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 install the driver. 4. If you select a secured network, you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect...
... networks 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 install the driver. 4. If you select a secured network, you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect...
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... shown. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is lost. If you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. The adapter is connected to a The wireless link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the...
... shown. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is lost. If you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. The adapter is connected to a The wireless link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... the WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The following table. 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. 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 WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software...
... the WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The following table. 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. 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 WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software...
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... 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Click the Software Update Check button. Upgrading the WNA3100 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. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your...
... 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Click the Software Update Check button. Upgrading the WNA3100 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. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your...
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...; Transmit Rate. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to see if an upgrade is available. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to do so. ...performance. To go to display information about your wireless adapter. Check button Click this button to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Except for the power...
...; Transmit Rate. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to see if an upgrade is available. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to do so. ...performance. To go to display information about your wireless adapter. Check button Click this button to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on the Settings tab. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Except for the power...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...authentication protocols, wireless security is not susceptible to interference, and eavesdropping would require a physical connection to your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 100 meters with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but they ...materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in lower throughput ...
...authentication protocols, wireless security is not susceptible to interference, and eavesdropping would require a physical connection to your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 100 meters with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but they ...materials and construction, and network overhead, can lower actual data throughput rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in lower throughput ...