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Question posted by gamehjspoo on October 7th, 2013

My Netgear Wireless N-300 Usb Adapter (wna3100) Has Crashed How To Reboot It

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on October 7th, 2013 2:59 PM

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The best thing to do is just restart your computer. If it still doesn't work, try uninstalling the drivers and re-installing them. If that doesn't work then likely it's broken.

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... to push the WPS button on the other side of this guide). Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Insert the Resource CD in your area, select your area a. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. If you select a secured network, you are saved in the system tray and on the...

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

...8226; Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. This product is a condition of sale. *Basic technical support provided for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of purchase. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

...15 of the FCC Rules. 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... materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

.... IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for exposure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. To maintain compliance with RSS-210 of Conformity website...

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

... uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual are available on the...

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

... Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. 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. Go to this link to...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. Accept the license agreement. Computers can communicate through walls. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

...using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Automatically. Manual. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. When prompted, browse to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Locate a USB port on your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. 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.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

... Follow the onscreen prompts to a wireless network. 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

... the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

... Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The WNA3100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... so, then only the IP address is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. Figure 1-10 If you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

...12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 The following table. 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 the wireless link, as described in either of these ways: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

... Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Click the Software Update Check button. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. If a newer version of firmware...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

...chance of interference with other nearby access points but also reduces the range of your wireless adapter. To go to access the Advance Settings screen. An Auto setting might provide a... Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to display information about your adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Check button Click this button to see...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 40

... and construction, and network overhead, can disrupt your building's AC wiring. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the older...Streaming HD video requires 10 to your Internet experience. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to operate at least twice...