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... Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to the network, which you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for Express setup. 5. Accept the license agreement. Click Next. b. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The Software Update...
... Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to the network, which you are prompted to the Internet, click Check for Express setup. 5. Accept the license agreement. Click Next. b. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. The Software Update...
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... to register your product at the bottom of your wireless connection. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Understanding the Status Bar 1. This symbol was placed in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the adapter and the computer. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. See the User Manual on the Resource CD. • A closed lock indicates...
... to register your product at the bottom of your wireless connection. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Understanding the Status Bar 1. This symbol was placed in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the adapter and the computer. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. See the User Manual on the Resource CD. • A closed lock indicates...
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...whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. EU... instruction as set forth for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment.
...whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. EU... instruction as set forth for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment.
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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 Connection...
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 Connection...
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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 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. This manual is used to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold...
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 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. This manual is used to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold...
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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 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. Note: The maximum speed of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. Note: For help with an available USB port. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter...
... 2009 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. Note: The maximum speed of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. Note: For help with an available USB port. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter...
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...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. Accept the license agreement. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type ... Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. 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 interference, such as the...
...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. Accept the license agreement. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type ... Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. 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 interference, such as the...
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... the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Figure 1-2 6. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure...
... the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Figure 1-2 6. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure...
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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. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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.
Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your PC. 2. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. 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.
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... see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See "Joining a Network" on what you are in your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you need ... area, select your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to install the driver. 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the prompts to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Click Next.
... see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See "Joining a Network" on what you are in your wireless network from the list and click Next. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you need ... area, select your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to install the driver. 4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the prompts to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Click Next.
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Click Next. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The LED flashes. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Your settings are saved in a profile, which 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.
Click Next. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The LED flashes. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Your settings are saved in a profile, which 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.
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... and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. It is color coded to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar...
... and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. It is color coded to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. The status bar at the bottom of the Windows task bar...
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...adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to the router. node, or the link is shown. If you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA3100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. closer to a wireless network. The adapter...point, and the signal quality is one end of the adapter. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is strong. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows ...
...adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to the router. node, or the link is shown. If you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA3100 v1 icon changes colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. closer to a wireless network. The adapter...point, and the signal quality is one end of the adapter. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is strong. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows ...
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...indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status bar is OK. • Connected to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed... describes how to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open...
...indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status bar is OK. • Connected to Router. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed... describes how to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open...
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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 either of the wireless link, as described in power save mode (default from power...
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 either of the wireless link, as described in power save mode (default from power...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 To install an upgrade: 1. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 To install an upgrade: 1. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at...
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Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.
Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click Yes. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4.
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) ... that you selected. The channel determines which operating frequency is blank even though the rest of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The access point supports WPS. The hardware address (MAC address) of the... network: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The type of the communications. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart ...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) ... that you selected. The channel determines which operating frequency is blank even though the rest of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The access point supports WPS. The hardware address (MAC address) of the... network: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. The type of the communications. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart ...