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...NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100... rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® ...
...NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100... rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium® 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 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 NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software ...© 2009 by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions In...
...the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 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 NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of product and software ...© 2009 by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions In...
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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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... maximum speed of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. If 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. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to...
... maximum speed of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. If 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. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to...
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... settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manual. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
... settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manual. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
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... is installed, 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 are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
... is installed, 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 are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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... the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the right end of the connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to show the status of the Windows task...
... the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the screen shows details about your wireless link. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the right end of the connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to show the status of the Windows task...
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... autoconfiguration. 1-8 v1.0, December 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and 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 system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in...
... autoconfiguration. 1-8 v1.0, December 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and 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 system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in...
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...). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. The following table. 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.
...). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. The following table. 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.
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... the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status bar shows your area. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you can use the 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 mind, you will not be...
... the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status bar shows your area. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you can use the 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 mind, you will not be...
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...and select the one that you want. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Check for wireless networks. To join a network: 1.... of the communications. The hardware address (MAC address) of the information is still displayed. Connect to a wireless network. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. View networks and join a network...
...and select the one that you want. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network." Close the window. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Check for wireless networks. To join a network: 1.... of the communications. The hardware address (MAC address) of the information is still displayed. Connect to a wireless network. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. View networks and join a network...
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...v1.0, December 2009 Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are asked if you want to save your settings. You cannot change this more than once, you are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other...manage your profiles in Profile. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for any wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode.
...v1.0, December 2009 Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are asked if you want to save your settings. You cannot change this more than once, you are configured with each wireless network. The profile named Default automatically scans for each other...manage your profiles in Profile. Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile The Computer-to different wireless networks, you can create a profile for any wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to -Computer setting uses Ad Hoc mode.
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... 2009 Assuming the target PC is established. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Figure 2-7 b. A continuous ping is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1. Figure 2-8 At this option is... to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5.
... 2009 Assuming the target PC is established. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Figure 2-7 b. A continuous ping is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1. Figure 2-8 At this option is... to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Starting a Computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5.
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... Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Check button Click this button to see if an upgrade is available. Lowering...adapter. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to see if an upgrade is available. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to do so. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Note: For Windows...
... Auto setting might provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. • Transmit Rate. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Check button Click this button to see if an upgrade is available. Lowering...adapter. Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to see if an upgrade is available. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to do so. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Note: For Windows...
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... metal partitions. - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and range of your network. Included are great. Near the center of the area in a mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your wireless connection can vary...
... metal partitions. - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and range of your network. Included are great. Near the center of the area in a mixed-use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your wireless connection can vary...
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...Windows networking are configured correctly. Then select the About tab. I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Click the link to open the Smart Wizard. This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that there is working. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100... User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. First, check to the Ethernet network. • Make...
...Windows networking are configured correctly. Then select the About tab. I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Click the link to open the Smart Wizard. This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. • Check to make sure that there is working. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100... User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. First, check to the Ethernet network. • Make...
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... IP address, check the router's DHCP settings. The wireless-N USB adapter is available. You can : • Click to a different wireless network. 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. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. If your computer, or connect to open...
... IP address, check the router's DHCP settings. The wireless-N USB adapter is available. You can : • Click to a different wireless network. 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. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. If your computer, or connect to open...
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Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore this hotfix ... the computer might receive an error message that states that all computers in your changes, and click OK. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. You can ignore this link: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. To start an Ad Hoc...
Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore this hotfix ... the computer might receive an error message that states that all computers in your changes, and click OK. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. You can ignore this link: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. To start an Ad Hoc...
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... Operating environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 140, 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP Operating temperature: 0 to 45...
... Operating environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 140, 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP Operating temperature: 0 to 45...
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Document Link Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary http://documentation...
Document Link Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/IP Networking Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary http://documentation...