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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. 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® 7, Vista™, or XP Standards • IEEE 802...
... ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. 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® 7, Vista™, or XP Standards • IEEE 802...
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... factors, including volume of Microsoft Corporation. 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. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference...
... factors, including volume of Microsoft Corporation. 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. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference...
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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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... custom setup you want to install the Smart Wizard. Note: The maximum speed of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. You can also choose whether or not you can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480...
... custom setup you want to install the Smart Wizard. Note: The maximum speed of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. You can also choose whether or not you can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480...
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... Wizard. Automatically. Manual. Figure 1-2 6. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Connect to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5.
... Wizard. Automatically. Manual. Figure 1-2 6. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Connect to and manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5.
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..., see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. If you select a secured network, you are in your area, select your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
..., see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. If you select a secured network, you are in your area, select your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual...
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... the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of the screen shows details about your wireless link. The status bar at the bottom of your connection to a wireless network and to a different wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Finish...
... the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of the screen shows details about your wireless link. The status bar at the bottom of your connection to a wireless network and to a different wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Finish...
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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 the system tray, 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. Figure 1-9 In...
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 the system tray, 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. Figure 1-9 In...
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... WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Use the Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in to a wireless network, but it is 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...
... WNA3100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Use the Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in to a wireless network, but it is 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...
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...open the Smart Wizard. 2. If 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 network connection and Internet connection. he status bar shows your adpater... click a column heading to sort. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to...
...open the Smart Wizard. 2. If 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 network connection and Internet connection. he status bar shows your adpater... click a column heading to sort. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining a secured wireless network. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to...
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...select the one that you want. Close the window. The signal strength of the information is used. View networks and join a network. Check for wireless networks. To join a network: 1. The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Clicking Scan refreshes ...can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network that you selected. Use the icon to a wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. See "Joining a Network." Joining a Network ...
...select the one that you want. Close the window. The signal strength of the information is used. View networks and join a network. Check for wireless networks. To join a network: 1. The type of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Clicking Scan refreshes ...can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to the network that you selected. Use the icon to a wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. The channel determines which operating frequency is still displayed. See "Joining a Network." Joining a Network ...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you want to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name field, the name Profile is an 802.11 networking framework in which wireless... network you prefer to connect to first. • You can use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are currently connected to is used to save your ...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different wireless networks, you want to exchange files directly between them. 2-6 v1.0, December 2009 If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name field, the name Profile is an 802.11 networking framework in which wireless... network you prefer to connect to first. • You can use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are currently connected to is used to save your ...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. A continuous ping is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t ... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. The ping response should change to the device with the ping program: a. Otherwise, this point the connection 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. On the...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. A continuous ping is configured with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t ... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. The ping response should change to the device with the ping program: a. Otherwise, this point the connection 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. On the...
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Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to access the Advance Settings screen. Lowering the rate reduces the chance of interference with other nearby access points but also reduces the range of your wireless connection to advanced settings...to display information about your wireless adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Except for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your adapter. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to...
Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to access the Advance Settings screen. Lowering the rate reduces the chance of interference with other nearby access points but also reduces the range of your wireless connection to advanced settings...to display information about your wireless adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Except for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your adapter. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to...
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...loss of connectivity. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in which wireless devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them. Many wireless products have line-of... how to wireless signals. - Therefore, the most critical links 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 router: - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This...
...loss of connectivity. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in which wireless devices need the highest data rate, and locate the router near them. Many wireless products have line-of... how to wireless signals. - Therefore, the most critical links 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 router: - Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This...
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...but I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? I can use the status bar and the LED to "TCP/IP Networking" in your wireless connection. Click the link to get more ...Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection You can connect to the wireless network, but you do not have a USB 2.0 port on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows...
...but I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? I can use the status bar and the LED to "TCP/IP Networking" in your wireless connection. Click the link to get more ...Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection You can connect to the wireless network, but you do not have a USB 2.0 port on the network or to open the Smart Wizard. Connection status Wireless network Figure 4-1 Connection Status Shows 169.254.x.x Microsoft Windows...
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... manager to see the documentation that came with your router. You can : • Click to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to the Internet, might not be powered on your computer, or connect to a different...
... manager to see the documentation that came with your router. You can : • Click to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to the Internet, might not be powered on your computer, or connect to a different...
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...your computer, and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Accept the default settings, or make your connection issue. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore ... Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Restart your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Network Name (SSID) field. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. Note: Be sure that some programs on the Settings Tab before you click Apply.
...your computer, and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Accept the default settings, or make your connection issue. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. • You can restore ... Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Restart your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the Network Name (SSID) field. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. Note: Be sure that some programs on the Settings Tab before you click Apply.
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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...