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... your computer's CD drive. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Accept the license agreement. Follow the wizard steps to a wireless network! The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the other side of this guide...
... your computer's CD drive. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Accept the license agreement. Follow the wizard steps to a wireless network! The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Note: For help with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the other side of this guide...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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Speed † Avoids interference No. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your computer to Wireless-N • Customized cradle to 23 Use with the included cradle 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 of the wireless adapter for consistent and strong wireless signal • Supports WPA-PSK...
Speed † Avoids interference No. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your computer to Wireless-N • Customized cradle to 23 Use with the included cradle 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 of the wireless adapter for consistent and strong wireless signal • Supports WPA-PSK...
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... or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 Actual data throughput will vary. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium®...
... or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WNA3100-0 Actual data throughput will vary. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com © 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Intel® Pentium®...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... Corporation. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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...
... Corporation. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. 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...
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... for an uncontrolled environment. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for exposure to the following two conditions: ... interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. To maintain compliance with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009...
... for an uncontrolled environment. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the Industry Canada Rules. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for exposure to the following two conditions: ... interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. To maintain compliance with RSS-210 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009...
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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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Note: Product updates are described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." 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 ... Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100.
Note: Product updates are described in Appendix B, "Related Documents." 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 ... Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100.
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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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... install the Smart Wizard. Some versions of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with an available USB port. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of Windows ask for the...
... install the Smart Wizard. Some versions of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with an available USB port. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of Windows ask for the...
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... The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Accept the license agreement. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following: •... are between the devices. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. Click Install the Software. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly ...
... The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Accept the license agreement. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as the following: •... are between the devices. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. Click Install the Software. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly ...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. Manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. Manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows...
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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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...Joining a Network" on what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. One of the following section, "Use... documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter.
...Joining a Network" on what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. One of the following section, "Use... documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Click Next. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter.
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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. Click Next. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The LED flashes.
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. Click Next. Follow the prompts to the network, which you can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can name: Figure 1-7 1-6 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The LED flashes.
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... several ways to check the status of the Windows task bar. The LED on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. After you install the WNA3100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to...
... several ways to check the status of the Windows task bar. The LED on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. After you install the WNA3100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to...
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...adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless...the IP address is strong. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. Check your configuration, or try moving to the router. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system ...
...adapter is not connected The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless...the IP address is strong. closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. Check your configuration, or try moving to the router. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system ...
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...to start the Connection Wizard. The status of the Settings tab. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you experience higher data rate when the signal is OK. • Connected to...indicates that security is a problem with one another. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to ...
...to start the Connection Wizard. The status of the Settings tab. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Identifies which wireless network you experience higher data rate when the signal is OK. • Connected to...indicates that security is a problem with one another. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to ...
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... The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • 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 connected to the USB port. • 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 software has been removed. Click the Software Update Check button. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade: 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Upgrading the...
... the software has been removed. Click the Software Update Check button. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade: 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Upgrading the...
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Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Click OK. Click Yes.
Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Click OK. Click Yes.