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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... Your settings are connected to a different wireless network. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. b. You are in your adapter. 1. If no WPS networks are now connected to enter the passphrase or network key. The adapter connects to the network, which you need to a wireless network! Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

...; Avoids interference No. 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 You? of the wireless adapter for consistent and strong wireless signal • Supports...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

...64257;cations • Dimensions: 78 x 24 x 9 mm (3.07 x 0.94 x 0.35 in) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holder(s). All rights reserved. This product is a condition of sale...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

...to Part 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 of...Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. Europe - RF Exposure Information The radio module has.... FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. Operation is subject to ...

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

... are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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, code URL links...

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

... or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: For help with an available USB port. Some versions of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. With custom setup you...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

...to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Computers can communicate through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Connect to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Automatically. Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Let the Smart Wizard ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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 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

...Settings tab displays. How you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. See "Joining a Network" on what you connect to... a Wireless Network." • If you need to a wireless network. 1. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

... can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 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 supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

... on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a wireless network! Clicking opens the Smart Wizard. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the screen shows details about your wireless link. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

.... access point, and the signal quality is better. The WNA3100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-10 If you clear the check mark for possible interference such as 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 17

...An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to the router is OK, but the router is located at... wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Router. The status bar is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to a network with one another. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

...12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. 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: •...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

...adapter. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. To go to fail. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Change them only if you must have a specific reason to display information about your wireless adapter... range. • Transmit Rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Note: For...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 40

... than 10 Mbps for 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 100 meters with older 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, but they might not be compatible with twisted-pair wiring of CAT-5e or better. With WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication...