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... detects the adapter. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears in a profile, which can take a minute or two. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to insert your router. 3. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the...
... detects the adapter. Profile name The WNA3100 icon appears in a profile, which can take a minute or two. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to insert your router. 3. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If the...
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...Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Resource CD. • A closed lock indicates a network with your product. in Megabits per second. Usually, your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide ...of NETGEAR, Inc. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your connection works best when the signal is strongest. Registration on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with wireless security. • An open lock indicates an open ...
...Support After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the Resource CD. • A closed lock indicates a network with your product. in Megabits per second. Usually, your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide ...of NETGEAR, Inc. You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your connection works best when the signal is strongest. Registration on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with wireless security. • An open lock indicates an open ...
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.... See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 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 screen shows details about your wireless and Internet connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User...
.... See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 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 screen shows details about your wireless and Internet connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to a network with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to a network with the router. 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which...
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... NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. To install an upgrade: 1. Click the Software Update Check button. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
... NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. To install an upgrade: 1. Click the Software Update Check button. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
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...Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA3100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to use these features. To view information about wireless networks: 1. he status bar... Networks tab to display the following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. T. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. You can click a column heading ...
...Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA3100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software" on your adpater if you will not be able to use these features. To view information about wireless networks: 1. he status bar... Networks tab to display the following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. T. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. 2. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. You can click a column heading ...
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...Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Connect to view available networks and select the one that you...-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. View networks and join a network. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Close the window. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. The type of the information...
...Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Connect to view available networks and select the one that you...-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. View networks and join a network. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Close the window. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. The type of the information...
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... called WPS), the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Click the icon to the wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your adapter. To join a network: 1. On the Networks tab, select the network and click...hold the push button on the side of the wireless router, and you must have access to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard.
... called WPS), the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 2. Click the icon to the wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your adapter. To join a network: 1. On the Networks tab, select the network and click...hold the push button on the side of the wireless router, and you must have access to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. Follow the wizard steps to push the router's WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard.
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...Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. a. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. a. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either a static IP address or with...the IPX protocol. b. Restart the computers. 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 Enter the network settings. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. d. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-6 2. Select...
...Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. a. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. a. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires either a static IP address or with...the IPX protocol. b. Restart the computers. 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 Enter the network settings. Select Computer-to open the Smart Wizard. d. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to the previous settings. 4. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-6 2. Select...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you need to know the security settings to open the Smart Wizard. Data encryption (WEP) keys. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you need to know the security settings to open the Smart Wizard. Data encryption (WEP) keys. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-...
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Run the WNA3100 v1 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. 3. Save your computer. b. b. Configure the security settings. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. Figure 2-10 For more about WPA2-PSK, click the link to open the Smart Wizard. Setting Up WEP Encryption Security To configure WEP encryption security: 1. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to...
Run the WNA3100 v1 Smart Wizard. Use the icon to "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. 3. Save your computer. b. b. Configure the security settings. a. The Settings tab displays. 2. Figure 2-10 For more about WPA2-PSK, click the link to open the Smart Wizard. Setting Up WEP Encryption Security To configure WEP encryption security: 1. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to...
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... or to a network, but not to the other computers on your computer, the throughput is limited to open the Smart Wizard. I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Click the icon to the 14 Mbps of the Settings tab. I connected...
... or to a network, but not to the other computers on your computer, the throughput is limited to open the Smart Wizard. I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Click the icon to the 14 Mbps of the Settings tab. I connected...
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... connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not lit. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the Internet, might not be powered on your system. You can : • Click to the router and get an IP address. • Use the Repair function in the Control Panel. The Smart Wizard tries again to connect to open the Smart Wizard. For more help...
... connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not lit. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the Internet, might not be powered on your system. You can : • Click to the router and get an IP address. • Use the Repair function in the Control Panel. The Smart Wizard tries again to connect to open the Smart Wizard. For more help...