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Question posted by dinkey420 on November 20th, 2010

I Recently Bought A Netgear N300 Usb Adapter Wna3100 And I Connect To It And Get

i just need help on how to keep it connected at all times i download big files at a time and cant have it disconnecting on me in the middle of them then have to restart the download over again and it do it again

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... (1 meter) away from CD. 4. If your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS), follow the steps to a different wireless network. If no WPS networks are connected to enter the passphrase or network key. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see...

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

...Inc. All rights reserved. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to Part 15 of the FCC Rules....NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 6

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WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

... conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

...For help ...connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. If the CD 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Specify the settings for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. When prompted, browse to...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

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

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

... you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: No WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 WPS-capable networks 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

... Next. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The LED flashes. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... the adapter. 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 system tray, you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. The adapter is connected to a wireless network. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

...-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 adapter is...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

...Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 20

When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Click Yes. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 22

...Connect to view available networks and select the one that you want. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. In such cases, the SSID field is used. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The signal strength of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to access the Advance Settings screen. Check button Click this button to display information about your wireless adapter. An Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Rate. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Advanced Settings The ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 40

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 multiple-output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas transmit multiple streams of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. Because latency and packet loss can lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR's ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 42

... or key, or the SSID for a hidden network, it must match the wireless network settings exactly. 4. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." 4-1 v1.0, December 2009 Push 'N' Connect timed out when I cannot connect to a wireless network. If there is more than one WPS network in your wireless-N USB adapter. Why does the Smart Wizard keep asking me to save the changes...