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Question posted by philmar777 on April 19th, 2011

Trying To Install Netgear N300 From Cd, It Goes Straight To Uninstall Rather Tha

will not install, goes straight to uninstall

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Answer #1: Posted by woods5150 on July 19th, 2011 3:44 PM

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If you have it or had it installed before or you have a previous version on your pc then go through with the uninstall then after that try to install it again if you still have problems with it you can email me at [email protected] and we will get it to install one way or another and there is more then 1 way

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... onscreen prompts to install the software. The adapter connects to the network, which you need to enter the passphrase or network key. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. b. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

... Router or Modem Router for maximum performance WNR2000 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com WNR3500 DGN2000 300† 150 54 300 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...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

...g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Actual data throughput will vary. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

...Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 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 product and...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... requirements as documented in this device was installed in a host notebook computer. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules.... cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for this manual. Operation is subject to operate the device....

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

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

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 9

... your Wireless-N USB Adapter. What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. Accept the license agreement. If you are between the devices. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. For...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... to select the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Connect to configure and manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Figure 1-2 6. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5.

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

...area, select your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. How you connect to a network depends on page 2-2. • To use a Windows...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. It is color coded to show the status of your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. The WNA3100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you install the WNA3100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

..., on the desktop and in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Move to the router. access point, and the signal quality is on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is strong.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

...: 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: • Select All Programs > NETGEAR WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 20

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

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 22

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. Connect to open the Smart Wizard. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The hardware address (MAC address) of the information is...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 27

Click Apply. 3. Configure the computer network settings. a. b. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. To create an Ad Hoc .... 4. b. For help setting up static IP addresses, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. c. d. a.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

... (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to do so. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to access the Advance Settings screen. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to see...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 44

...the wireless-N USB adapter are not configured with the LED Problem Action The LED is not connected to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not lit. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to...