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Question posted by Anonymous-26167 on April 5th, 2011

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is it better to let windows configure my adapter, or let its own software do it?

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

..." on the other side of this guide). Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the Resource CD. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

... Multiple file sharing HD videos and log-free network gaming Wireless -G Up to 54 Mbps Good 3 Wireless -N 300 Up to 300 Mbps Better 3 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless -N Up to 270+270 Mbps Best Up to 23 Use with the included cradle for desktop PC • Push 'N' Connect - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your router STEP 3 Connect...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

...) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide  • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Plumeria Drive San ...Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher  • Available USB 1.1  or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... instructions, may cause undesired operation. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are designed to the use or application of NETGEAR, Inc. 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...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... to the requirements as documented in a host notebook computer. 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. Canadian Department of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 The FCC...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 6

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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems 4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

...in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. 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. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 8

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 - Page 9

... installation of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. 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...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Connect to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Figure 1-2 6. Manage your ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Locate a USB port on your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your PC. 2. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

... v1.0, December 2009 The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. See "Joining a Network" on what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Follow the prompts to install the driver. 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. If you select...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

... prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The following screen displays...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

...-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to a different wireless network. The LED on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The WNA3100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you install the WNA3100 v1 software...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... is shown. The adapter is weak. Check your configuration, or try moving to the router. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is better. If you can ...wireless signal quality is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the system tray, you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 17

.... More dots indicate a stronger signal. The status of the Settings tab. The wireless Internet connection is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Understanding the ....0, December 2009 Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

...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. The wireless-N USB...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

... onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Click the Software Update Check button. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. To install an upgrade: 1. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. A message displays confirming that the...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 45

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. Fill in the same subnet. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must ...Yes to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Restart your connection issue. Select the Computer-to remove the update. 3. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might receive an error message that states ...

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