WNA3100 Installation Guide
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The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on your router. 3. If not, then click Install...
The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on your router. 3. If not, then click Install...
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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... U.S. All rights reserved. in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. Actual data throughput will vary. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator...
... U.S. All rights reserved. in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. Actual data throughput will vary. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical...
... provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, ... complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This model meets the applicable government requirements for assistance FCC Caution:...
...subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, ... complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This model meets the applicable government requirements for assistance FCC Caution:...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... Custom Setup 1-2 First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA3100 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 WNA3100 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
... Custom Setup 1-2 First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA3100 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 WNA3100 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
WNA3100 User Manual
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 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 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 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...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... importance or special interest. This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at...
... importance or special interest. This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. website at...
WNA3100 User Manual
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10539-01 1.0 November Original publication 2009 viii v1.0, December 2009
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10539-01 1.0 November Original publication 2009 viii v1.0, December 2009
WNA3100 User Manual
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to complete the installation of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk ...=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 Some versions of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Go to this link to install the Smart Wizard. You can specify where the files are installed. Note: The ...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to complete the installation of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk ...=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 Some versions of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Go to this link to install the Smart Wizard. You can specify where the files are installed. Note: The ...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If you are between the devices. 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 interference, such as the following... effective range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Computers can communicate through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the...
... Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If you are between the devices. 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 interference, such as the following... effective range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Computers can communicate through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Specify the settings for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100...
... your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Specify the settings for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100...
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Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1.
Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter: Figure 1-3 1.
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...area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected ...displays. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. Follow the prompts to install the driver...
...area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected ...displays. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Next. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. Follow the prompts to install the driver...
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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. The LED flashes. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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
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. The LED flashes. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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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... "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! The LED on the right end of the connection. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
... "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! The LED on the right end of the connection. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the system tray, you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is weak. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the system tray, you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The adapter is weak. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart...
WNA3100 User Manual
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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. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Router. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is OK. • Connected to Internet. The wireless... interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." Connection status Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-11 The following table describes...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Router. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates that security is OK. • Connected to Internet. The wireless... interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." Connection status Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-11 The following table describes...
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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 WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA3100 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in...
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. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA3100 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in...
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... If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Click the... Software Update Check button. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
... If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Click the... Software Update Check button. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
