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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... the Setup Type screen for Updates. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Then click Next on the Resource CD. Insert the Resource CD in your wireless network from the list and click Next. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. If no WPS networks are saved in...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR Difference WNA3100 Customized cradle Push 'N' Connect Easy Smart Wizard setup Reliable and compatible Expert technical support team Which is the Best Product for desktop PC • Push 'N' Connect - of the wireless adapter for consistent and strong wireless signal •...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

... 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. and other countries. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR level measured for this manual. Operation is subject to the requirements as documented in this...

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 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

...in Appendix B, "Related Documents." vii v1.0, December 2009 Tip: 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 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to highlight information...

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

... is 480 Mbps. You can specify where the files are installed. 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 that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. What You Need Before You Begin To...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 1-2 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of interference, such as the...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your PC. 2. 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. 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

... Network After the driver is installed, you are 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 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: No...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The following screen displays: Figure 1-6 Press and hold the push button on your router...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

... shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The status bar at...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... quality is better. access point, and the signal quality is lost. Figure 1-10 If you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. 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 Microsoft Windows desktop...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

... 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 WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

... of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click the Software Update...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

...the range of your wireless connection to fail. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to do so. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Except for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 40

...encrypted for security, and you need. 3-4 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can continue to use older models, but the use ...economy, and security. The use newer adapters such as RangeMax adapters for 802.11g). A high-speed router might not improve your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers ...