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... networks in your PC. 2. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual 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...
... networks in your PC. 2. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual 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...
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... use it to change without wireless security. 5. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your area use the same channel, they can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range ...of their respective holders. Information is strongest. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Join a Network 3. You can use our telephone support service. The adapter is connected to a network with wireless security. • An open lock indicates an open network without notice. See...
... use it to change without wireless security. 5. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your area use the same channel, they can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range ...of their respective holders. Information is strongest. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Join a Network 3. You can use our telephone support service. The adapter is connected to a network with wireless security. • An open lock indicates an open network without notice. See...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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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 Difference WNA3100 Customized...
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 Difference WNA3100 Customized...
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... ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. 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. and other countries. All rights reserved. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice...
... ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. 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. and other countries. All rights reserved. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice...
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...turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 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 ...including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any liability that interference will vary. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. If ...
...turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 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 ...including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any liability that interference will vary. NETGEAR, INC. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. If ...
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... in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. 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. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES...
... in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. 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. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES...
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... Custom Setup 1-2 First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA3100 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA3100 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
... Custom Setup 1-2 First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA3100 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA3100 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining...
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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 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP...
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 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP...
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... Appendix B, "Related Documents." 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. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt...
... Appendix B, "Related Documents." 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. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt...
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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
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
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... 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is...
... 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Some versions of Windows ask for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is...
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... the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Click Install the Software. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that...
... the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Click Install the Software. If not, click Install from the wireless router or access point. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that...
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... following methods 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 Figure 1-1 5. Manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Automatically...
... following methods 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 Figure 1-1 5. Manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Automatically...
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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. 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. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.
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... clear the check mark for possible interference such as wireless network. The adapter is connected to a wireless network. access point, and the signal quality is weak. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the...wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a The wireless link is strong. If you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the system tray, you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA3100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR...
... clear the check mark for possible interference such as wireless network. The adapter is connected to a wireless network. access point, and the signal quality is weak. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the...wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a The wireless link is strong. If you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the system tray, you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. The WNA3100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR...
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... Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. 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 select the NETGEAR WNA3100 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Use the Windows Start menu in power save mode (default from power...
... Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. 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 select the NETGEAR WNA3100 wireless USB 2.0 adapter. 2. Use the Windows Start menu in power save mode (default from power...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. a. b. Click Close to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in this profile. Receive Statistics Description A real-time graph identifies the ... Descriptions Label 1. Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) 3. All the configuration settings are saved in the same graph. v1.0, December 2009 2-13 Click Apply. Save your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-12 Table 2-2.
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. a. b. Click Close to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in this profile. Receive Statistics Description A real-time graph identifies the ... Descriptions Label 1. Transmit, Receive, and Total (TxRx) 3. All the configuration settings are saved in the same graph. v1.0, December 2009 2-13 Click Apply. Save your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-12 Table 2-2.
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..., unless you are automatically scanned. The release date of the adapter. The wireless adapter driver version. The IP address assigned to your network. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. This is fully exposed. The version of known MAC addresses. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the...
..., unless you are automatically scanned. The release date of the adapter. The wireless adapter driver version. The IP address assigned to your network. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. This is fully exposed. The version of known MAC addresses. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the...
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... button to see if an upgrade is available. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to display information about your adapter. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to see if an...
... button to see if an upgrade is available. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. About Tab Settings (continued) About Tab Field Description Support Get Info button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to display information about your adapter. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to see if an...
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... programmed in this field are fragmented. Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless Mode. Depending on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. The packet size that is used for packet transmission. This is slightly more...
... programmed in this field are fragmented. Packets larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • Wireless Mode. Depending on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. The packet size that is used for packet transmission. This is slightly more...