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Question posted by loucjman20 on February 12th, 2014

Why My Netgear N300 Wireless Usb Adapter Does Not Work In Xp

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

.... Follow the onscreen prompts to install the software. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears in your adapter. 1. Insert the adapter into the USB port or connect it with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard.
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

... 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...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

... will vary. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. 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. This product is packaged with Intel...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 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 NETGEAR, Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you register your Support information card...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

.... 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. 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. Canadian Department of Conformity website at: http://kb...
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... Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems 4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-4 Appendix A Technical...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

..., 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 of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. Tip: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This manual uses the...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 9

.... • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you want to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manual. Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

...your 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 need to a wireless network. 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. If you select a secured network, you...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... the Microsoft Windows desktop. node, or the link is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a location where the wireless signal quality is weak. Check your configuration, or try moving to a 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...
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

...Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. 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. Follow the onscreen ... has been removed. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 27

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Click the icon to the previous settings. 4. a. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 28

...available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1. Assuming the target PC ... for selection. 2-8 v1.0, December 2009 Figure 2-8 At this option is sent to Reply. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. Starting a Computer-to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 29

...Ad Hoc drop-down list, Automatic should work. Click OK. In the Channel drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) ...encrypt wireless data communications. Otherwise, you must set up the wireless-N USB adapter with wireless security, you can take advantage of wireless security settings. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. About Wireless Security ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must have a specific ...provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to access the Advance Settings screen. A Long setting ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 40

...rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are encrypted for your computers. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to provide at a ...to prevent neighbors from connecting. 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...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 42

... I cannot connect to save the changes. Also, refer to the knowledge base on page 2-2 and "Creating a Profile to Connect to a router. The wireless-N USB adapter can operate at http://www.netgear.com/support. 1. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following : • Check to save my settings? If there is more than one WPS network in your...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 45

Fill in the same subnet. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might receive... button on the computer might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore this hotfix by following this error message, and then click Yes to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. Select Start > ...

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