WNA3100 Installation Guide
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.... The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Accept the license agreement. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the other side of this guide). Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard...
.... The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the USB cable (see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Accept the license agreement. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on the other side of this guide). Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet
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... for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS...
... for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...installation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. However, there is subject to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 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. This ...
...installation. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. However, there is subject to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. For other than the receiver's ii v1.0, December 2009 Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 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. This ...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...computer. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device was installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. RF Exposure Information The... Canadian Department 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 this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for an uncontrolled environment. EU Declaration of...
...computer. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device was installed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. RF Exposure Information The... Canadian Department 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 this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for an uncontrolled environment. EU Declaration of...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... and Range Guidelines 1-2 Installation with 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...
... and Range Guidelines 1-2 Installation with 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...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to...
...: This format is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to...
WNA3100 User Manual
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...; Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you want to install the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the...
...; Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you want to install the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 Installation with Custom Setup This chapter explains custom installation for your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the...
WNA3100 User Manual
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... Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. 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 based on the physical...range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3.
... Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. 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 based on the physical...range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3.
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Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Locate a USB port on your PC. 2. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.
Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Locate a USB port on your PC. 2. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.
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...a Wireless Network." • If you need to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see 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. Use... Windows utility, see the following screens displays: No WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 WPS-capable networks in your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
...a Wireless Network." • If you need to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see 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. Use... Windows utility, see the following screens displays: No WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-5 WPS-capable networks in your wireless network from the list and click Next. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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... and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of your wireless link. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. Profile name Status bar... 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. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. ...
... and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of your wireless link. After you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. Profile name Status bar... 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. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. ...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Follow the onscreen...
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Follow the onscreen...
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When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays: Figure 1-15 4. Click Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. 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 Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 Click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
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... following screen: You can also scan to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. T. he status bar shows your mind, you changed your network connection and Internet connection. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining... and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to set up wireless security on page 1-10) and use these features. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA3100 v1 ...
... following screen: You can also scan to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. T. he status bar shows your mind, you changed your network connection and Internet connection. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you are joining... and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless networks and how to set up wireless security on page 1-10) and use these features. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA3100 v1 ...
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...determines which operating frequency is still displayed. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab ..., or WEP. See "Joining a Network." Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help...
...determines which operating frequency is still displayed. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab ..., or WEP. See "Joining a Network." Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-1. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help...
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... that came with the LED Problem Action The LED is unsuccessful. • The router might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 4-3 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to...
... that came with the LED Problem Action The LED is unsuccessful. • The router might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 4-3 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to...