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...Check screen displays. 3. If the network is installed. Installation Guide N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. If the CD ...main screen does not display, browse the files on the side of the adapter for Updates. If not, then click Install from this NETGEAR...
...Check screen displays. 3. If the network is installed. Installation Guide N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. If the CD ...main screen does not display, browse the files on the side of the adapter for Updates. If not, then click Install from this NETGEAR...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Your settings are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Genie Icon When you install your USB Wireless Adapter, see the User Manual. Using the USB Cable You can use the telephone support service. For additional...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Your settings are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Genie Icon When you install your USB Wireless Adapter, see the User Manual. Using the USB Cable You can use the telephone support service. For additional...
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...in this document without the written permission of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics ... is subject to the use, or application of this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice.
...in this document without the written permission of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics ... is subject to the use, or application of this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice.
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... This chapter includes the following sections: • NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR Genie Home • Join a Wireless Network For help installing your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not displayed. if you remove your wireless USB Adapter, see the installation guide that came in ...this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to 5 bars Yellow: 1 or 2 bars Red: 0 (zero) bars, indicating no connection If you...
... This chapter includes the following sections: • NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR Genie Home • Join a Wireless Network For help installing your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not displayed. if you remove your wireless USB Adapter, see the installation guide that came in ...this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to 5 bars Yellow: 1 or 2 bars Red: 0 (zero) bars, indicating no connection If you...
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..., the home screen displays. The currently selected Home screen. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home button. View a list of the screen: Network name Connection status Network Wireless Physical Signal security channel rate strength ...
..., the home screen displays. The currently selected Home screen. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home button. View a list of the screen: Network name Connection status Network Wireless Physical Signal security channel rate strength ...
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...Network security. The strength of this screen. • Connected to the Internet • Connected to uses wireless security. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to . A hidden network does not broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Set up Your Wireless Adapter ... Connect. This shows the status that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in a coffee shop. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network name. Connection status. The lock symbol shows whether or not the network you might use in the middle of the wireless...
...Network security. The strength of this screen. • Connected to the Internet • Connected to uses wireless security. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to . A hidden network does not broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Set up Your Wireless Adapter ... Connect. This shows the status that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in a coffee shop. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network name. Connection status. The lock symbol shows whether or not the network you might use in the middle of the wireless...
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... 11a, n, g, or b. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that of the information is displayed. • Channel. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 7 The name assigned to select it 2. NETGEAR recommends that the wireless network operates on...
... 11a, n, g, or b. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that of the information is displayed. • Channel. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 7 The name assigned to select it 2. NETGEAR recommends that the wireless network operates on...
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... whether the router or access point for 3 seconds. Typically, this NETGEAR Genie screen. • WPS. Your settings are saved in a profile. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. The next time you launch NETGEAR Genie, it from this is secure, enter its password or network ...the network, which can use WPS to a Windows profile. Your settings are saved in a profile with -WPS at the end. • NETGEAR Genie. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 8 The unique hardware address of the adapter for 2 seconds. 2. Then within 2 minutes, press the...
... whether the router or access point for 3 seconds. Typically, this NETGEAR Genie screen. • WPS. Your settings are saved in a profile. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. The next time you launch NETGEAR Genie, it from this is secure, enter its password or network ...the network, which can use WPS to a Windows profile. Your settings are saved in a profile with -WPS at the end. • NETGEAR Genie. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 8 The unique hardware address of the adapter for 2 seconds. 2. Then within 2 minutes, press the...
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From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Connect button. 5. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. The adapter joins the wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. If you do not see your network in the list on page 10. 3. See Join...
From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Connect button. 5. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. The adapter joins the wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. If you do not see your network in the list on page 10. 3. See Join...
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... with WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. Click the Start button. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. A dialog pop-up Your Wireless Adapter 10 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button.
... with WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. Click the Start button. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. A dialog pop-up Your Wireless Adapter 10 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button.
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... There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. • None. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1.
... There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. • None. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1.
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.../Receive Activity Sent Packets. This can connect. Region. Governments regulate the channels used for your region when it later. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Other Screen In NETGEAR Genie, click the Other button to this adapter. Received Packets.Total number of this adapter. Adapter Adapter MAC Address. Total number of known...
.../Receive Activity Sent Packets. This can connect. Region. Governments regulate the channels used for your region when it later. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Other Screen In NETGEAR Genie, click the Other button to this adapter. Received Packets.Total number of this adapter. Adapter Adapter MAC Address. Total number of known...
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...Panel > Programs and Features, and then select tNETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. The wireless USB Adapter is not inserted securely in several different ways: • Uninstall: In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA4100 Software. • Control Panel: How you do... not see if the wireless USB Adapter is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless USB Adapter. • Check the Windows device manager ...
...Panel > Programs and Features, and then select tNETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. The wireless USB Adapter is not inserted securely in several different ways: • Uninstall: In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA4100 Software. • Control Panel: How you do... not see if the wireless USB Adapter is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless USB Adapter. • Check the Windows device manager ...
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... network uses wireless security, you are using it to the network administrator. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect to a wireless network. • Make sure that your wireless USB Adapter is the case, on the NETGEAR Genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for details). • Click the icon to...
... network uses wireless security, you are using it to the network administrator. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect to a wireless network. • Make sure that your wireless USB Adapter is the case, on the NETGEAR Genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for details). • Click the icon to...
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... the router's Internet connection is working , restart the modem, router, and computer. To prevent this setting is enabled, and the connected USB devices to Disabled. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) When I connect to the network I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access... network. • Make sure that you are connected to the right network. The home screen shows the following screen if you are connected to open NETGEAR Genie. Do the USB ports go into a sleep mode if there is no traffic? Maintenance 16
... the router's Internet connection is working , restart the modem, router, and computer. To prevent this setting is enabled, and the connected USB devices to Disabled. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) When I connect to the network I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access... network. • Make sure that you are connected to the right network. The home screen shows the following screen if you are connected to open NETGEAR Genie. Do the USB ports go into a sleep mode if there is no traffic? Maintenance 16
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...the type of my wireless connection? The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer. Then the wireless adapter can connect in the package to open NETGEAR Genie. For a faster connection, set on the router. Either restart your computer, the ...capacity of the router or access point for better wireless communication. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address for...
...the type of my wireless connection? The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer. Then the wireless adapter can connect in the package to open NETGEAR Genie. For a faster connection, set on the router. Either restart your computer, the ...capacity of the router or access point for better wireless communication. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address for...
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A. Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter. Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty Description 3 integrated internal ... or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation; 5 GHz OFDM and MCS0-23, MCS32 coding scheme 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit) Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP], and 40...
A. Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter. Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty Description 3 integrated internal ... or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation; 5 GHz OFDM and MCS0-23, MCS32 coding scheme 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit) Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP], and 40...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless USB Adapter. Default Settings Wireless communication Country/Region Operating mode Data rate Enabled United States (varies by region) 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Up to 450 Mbps Supplemental Information 19
N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless USB Adapter. Default Settings Wireless communication Country/Region Operating mode Data rate Enabled United States (varies by region) 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Up to 450 Mbps Supplemental Information 19
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... in the US must accept any other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The USB dongle transmitter is no guarantee that to all Wi-Fi products marketed in accordance with any interference...
... in the US must accept any other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The USB dongle transmitter is no guarantee that to all Wi-Fi products marketed in accordance with any interference...
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... maximal. Appendix B. This device is safe for an uncontrolled environment and is going to be operated. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to radio frequency waves. Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of Compliance | 23...
... maximal. Appendix B. This device is safe for an uncontrolled environment and is going to be operated. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to radio frequency waves. Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of Compliance | 23...