WNA3100 Installation Guide
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... Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Then, install your router. 3. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you can take...the software. b. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Insert the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the Setup ...
... Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA3100 software 1. Then, install your router. 3. Connect to a wireless network After the driver is installed you can take...the software. b. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Insert the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the Setup ...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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... or Modem Router for maximum performance WNR2000 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com WNR3500 DGN2000 300† 150 54 300 Speed † Avoids interference No. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR Difference WNA3100 Customized cradle Push 'N' Connect Easy Smart Wizard setup Reliable and compatible Expert technical...
... or Modem Router for maximum performance WNR2000 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com WNR3500 DGN2000 300† 150 54 300 Speed † Avoids interference No. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR Difference WNA3100 Customized cradle Push 'N' Connect Easy Smart Wizard setup Reliable and compatible Expert technical...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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... x 0.35 in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. This product is packaged with a limited warranty, the...
... x 0.35 in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. This product is packaged with a limited warranty, the...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may not cause ...will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. 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 software upgrades. However, there is...
... separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other countries, see your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may not cause ...will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the FCC Rules. 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 software upgrades. However, there is...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR level measured for this device was installed in a host notebook ...satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. To maintain ...
... la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. Europe - FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR level measured for this device was installed in a host notebook ...satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. To maintain ...
WNA3100 User Manual
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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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About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • ...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • ...
WNA3100 User Manual
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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
WNA3100 User Manual
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.... • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: For help with an available USB port. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. With custom setup you can also choose whether...
.... • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: For help with an available USB port. You can specify where the files are installed. If your Wireless-N USB Adapter. With custom setup you can also choose whether...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the Installation Guide for Updates. Accept the license agreement. 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 following: • Large metal...
... with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the Installation Guide for Updates. Accept the license agreement. 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 following: • Large metal...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...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. - Automatically. Manual. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter... in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. ...
...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. - Automatically. Manual. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter... in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. ...
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Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on 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 router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009
Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your PC. 2. Locate a USB port on 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 router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009
WNA3100 User Manual
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... are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
... are in your area, select your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to enter the passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The LED flashes. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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.
The adapter connects to push the WPS button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 The LED flashes. Click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. 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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... 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 connection. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar.... connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
... 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 connection. See the following section, "WNA3100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar.... connection to a wireless network and to a wireless network! See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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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 must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. node, or the link is strong. Move...with Vista autoconfiguration. 1-8 v1.0, December 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is one end of the adapter. If you clear the check mark for possible interference such as wireless network. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is ...
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 must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. node, or the link is strong. Move...with Vista autoconfiguration. 1-8 v1.0, December 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is one end of the adapter. If you clear the check mark for possible interference such as wireless network. Figure 1-9 In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is ...
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.... 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to Router. The status bar is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status...
.... 1-9 v1.0, December 2009 The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to Router. The status bar is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status...
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... the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 Removing the WNA3100 v1 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 following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 Removing the WNA3100 v1 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...
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... of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 To install an upgrade: 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
... of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 To install an upgrade: 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.