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...hold the WPS button on your computer, or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your wireless network supports it. • NETGEAR Genie: Click your adapter. 5. Click Next. 7. Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network from the list, and then click Connect. A...Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. This might take a few minutes. The USB cable and adapter cradle can use the USB cable and adapter cradle provided to select it from this NETGEAR...
...hold the WPS button on your computer, or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your wireless network supports it. • NETGEAR Genie: Click your adapter. 5. Click Next. 7. Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network from the list, and then click Connect. A...Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. This might take a few minutes. The USB cable and adapter cradle can use the USB cable and adapter cradle provided to select it from this NETGEAR...
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... wireless network. Information is strongly recommended. If disposed of within the European Union, this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to register your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is required before you for product updates and web support. For GNU General Public License (GPL) ...related information, please visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649. All rights reserved. Your ...
... wireless network. Information is strongly recommended. If disposed of within the European Union, this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to register your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is required before you for product updates and web support. For GNU General Public License (GPL) ...related information, please visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649. All rights reserved. Your ...
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...more information about the topics covered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or... manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest...
...more information about the topics covered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or... manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest...
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Contents Chapter 1 Set up Your Wireless Adapter NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon 4 NETGEAR Genie Home 5 Status Bar 5 Join a Wireless Network 6 Network Details 7 Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network 8 Join a Hidden Network 10 Chapter 2 Maintenance Other Screen 13 Remove the Software 14 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 14 Appendix A Supplemental Information Technical Specifications 18 Factory Default Settings 19 Appendix B Notification of Compliance 3
Contents Chapter 1 Set up Your Wireless Adapter NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon 4 NETGEAR Genie Home 5 Status Bar 5 Join a Wireless Network 6 Network Details 7 Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network 8 Join a Hidden Network 10 Chapter 2 Maintenance Other Screen 13 Remove the Software 14 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 14 Appendix A Supplemental Information Technical Specifications 18 Factory Default Settings 19 Appendix B Notification of Compliance 3
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... covered in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon When you install your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not displayed. if you remove your adapter, the NETGEAR Genie icon appears in this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to a different wireless network...
... covered in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon When you install your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not displayed. if you remove your adapter, the NETGEAR Genie icon appears in this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to a different wireless network...
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...bottom of wireless networks and join a network. • Other button. Status bar Set up Your Wireless Adapter 5 The currently selected Home screen. NETGEAR Genie screens will be displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR Genie, the home screen displays. This screen shows you have Internet access. View a list of the...Physical Signal security channel rate strength Figure 1. You can select a language from a different screen. • Join a Network button. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home button.
...bottom of wireless networks and join a network. • Other button. Status bar Set up Your Wireless Adapter 5 The currently selected Home screen. NETGEAR Genie screens will be displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR Genie, the home screen displays. This screen shows you have Internet access. View a list of the...Physical Signal security channel rate strength Figure 1. You can select a language from a different screen. • Join a Network button. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home button.
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... status that the adapter is connected to....No Connection Network security. View the wireless networks in the area. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 6 The wireless channel of the network that is currently connected to a hidden network. ...Click this button to join a network without wireless security, such as one that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in a coffee shop. The network name (SSID)...The physical transmission rate for available networks in the area. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to select it on the network list, or...
... status that the adapter is connected to....No Connection Network security. View the wireless networks in the area. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 6 The wireless channel of the network that is currently connected to a hidden network. ...Click this button to join a network without wireless security, such as one that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in a coffee shop. The network name (SSID)...The physical transmission rate for available networks in the area. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to select it on the network list, or...
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NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. The wireless technology used for this router such as a security ... access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. The name assigned to select it 2. The channel that , as 11a, n, g, or b. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 7 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that of neighboring networks. • Wireless Mode. In the...
NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. The wireless technology used for this router such as a security ... access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. The name assigned to select it 2. The channel that , as 11a, n, g, or b. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 7 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that of neighboring networks. • Wireless Mode. In the...
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... information. Your settings are saved in a profile. Your settings are saved in a profile with -WPS at the end. • NETGEAR Genie. After the adapter joins the network, it will automatically connect to the network you previously joined if there's no change in the network information. ... Different Network You can use WPS to a Windows profile. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway The adapter joins the network, which can be used by Genie and the Windows utility. The next...
... information. Your settings are saved in a profile. Your settings are saved in a profile with -WPS at the end. • NETGEAR Genie. After the adapter joins the network, it will automatically connect to the network you previously joined if there's no change in the network information. ... Different Network You can use WPS to a Windows profile. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway The adapter joins the network, which can be used by Genie and the Windows utility. The next...
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... is secure, enter the network password. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. Click the Connect button. 5. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 9 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to... to a hidden network. This could take a few minutes. Look for your network, you do not see your network in the list on page 10. 3. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2.
... is secure, enter the network password. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. Click the Connect button. 5. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 9 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to... to a hidden network. This could take a few minutes. Look for your network, you do not see your network in the list on page 10. 3. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2.
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...button. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Manually Connect to connect, or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. Set up screen, press the WPS button on the adapter and the ...WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. Then go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router, gateway, or access point and press its SSID. 1. As explained in the pop-up Your Wireless Adapter 10 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A...
...button. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Manually Connect to connect, or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. Set up screen, press the WPS button on the adapter and the ...WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. Then go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router, gateway, or access point and press its SSID. 1. As explained in the pop-up Your Wireless Adapter 10 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A...
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.../WPA2-PSK. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. The password (key) is no password. • WEP. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1. There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None, WEP, WPA-PSK...
.../WPA2-PSK. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. The password (key) is no password. • WEP. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1. There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None, WEP, WPA-PSK...
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... Governments regulate the channels used for your area. Your wireless adapter automatically scans approved channels for the adapter to connect to this adapter. Network IP Address. Wireless security used for the wireless adapter. The IP address assigned to the current wireless network. Security ..., some wireless networks restrict access based on the country or region. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Other Screen In NETGEAR Genie, click the Other button to each wireless device.
... Governments regulate the channels used for your area. Your wireless adapter automatically scans approved channels for the adapter to connect to this adapter. Network IP Address. Wireless security used for the wireless adapter. The IP address assigned to the current wireless network. Security ..., some wireless networks restrict access based on the country or region. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Other Screen In NETGEAR Genie, click the Other button to each wireless device.
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... > Programs and Features, and then select tNETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The wireless USB Adapter LED is automatically updated. Reinstall the WNDA4100 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless USB Adapter in several different ways: • Uninstall: In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA4100 Software. • Control Panel: How you insert...
... > Programs and Features, and then select tNETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The wireless USB Adapter LED is automatically updated. Reinstall the WNDA4100 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless USB Adapter in several different ways: • Uninstall: In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie > Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA4100 Software. • Control Panel: How you insert...
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.... • If the network uses wireless security, you are using it to the network administrator. The wireless USB Adapter LED should light up or blink (see NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon on the NETGEAR Genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for details). • Click the icon to open...with known MAC addresses. Some networks also restrict use Push 'N' Connect if the network supports WPS. Maintenance 15 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect to a wireless network. • Make sure that is inserted securely into the USB port on your wireless USB...
.... • If the network uses wireless security, you are using it to the network administrator. The wireless USB Adapter LED should light up or blink (see NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon on the NETGEAR Genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for details). • Click the icon to open...with known MAC addresses. Some networks also restrict use Push 'N' Connect if the network supports WPS. Maintenance 15 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect to a wireless network. • Make sure that is inserted securely into the USB port on your wireless USB...
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... you are connected to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are , then check to open NETGEAR Genie. If the router's Internet connection is not working . To do if a USB setting called Selective Suspend is enabled, which it is by... is enabled, and the connected USB devices to Disabled. When I connect to the network I cannot access the Internet. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) When I connect to the network I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access point is...
... you are connected to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are , then check to open NETGEAR Genie. If the router's Internet connection is not working . To do if a USB setting called Selective Suspend is enabled, which it is by... is enabled, and the connected USB devices to Disabled. When I connect to the network I cannot access the Internet. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) When I connect to the network I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access point is...
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...point for better wireless communication. Then the wireless adapter can connect in 802.11n mode. • If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR Genie. Click the address. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address ...for the wireless USB Adapter? You can view the throughput in the package to 54 Mbps when WPA (TKIP) ...
...point for better wireless communication. Then the wireless adapter can connect in 802.11n mode. • If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR Genie. Click the address. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address ...for the wireless USB Adapter? You can view the throughput in the package to 54 Mbps when WPA (TKIP) ...
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...-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption Limited 1-year warranty 18 A. Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter.
...-bit) and 128-bit WEP data encryption Limited 1-year warranty 18 A. Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter.
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Default Settings Wireless communication Country/Region Operating mode Data rate Enabled United States (varies by region) 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Up to 450 Mbps Supplemental Information 19 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless USB Adapter.
Default Settings Wireless communication Country/Region Operating mode Data rate Enabled United States (varies by region) 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Up to 450 Mbps Supplemental Information 19 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless USB Adapter.
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... operated in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to provide maximum shielding. This model meets the applicable government requirements for body-worn Specific Absorption...
... operated in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to provide maximum shielding. This model meets the applicable government requirements for body-worn Specific Absorption...