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.... 2. Installation Guide N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 6. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your wireless network to select it from this NETGEAR Genie screen, or...
.... 2. Installation Guide N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Package Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable and adapter cradle Installation Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. 1. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 6. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your wireless network to select it from this NETGEAR Genie screen, or...
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...). The color of the icon indicates the strength of your USB Wireless Adapter, see the User Manual. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the desktop. Go to http://support.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. If disposed of within the European Union, this icon...use it to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. The adapter joins the network, which can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. and/or its subsidiaries in the plastic...
...). The color of the icon indicates the strength of your USB Wireless Adapter, see the User Manual. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the desktop. Go to http://support.netgear.com for selecting NETGEAR products. If disposed of within the European Union, this icon...use it to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. The adapter joins the network, which can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. and/or its subsidiaries in the plastic...
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...Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any liability that may occur due to... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011...
...Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any liability that may occur due to... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011...
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...: 0 (zero) bars, indicating no connection If you remove your wireless USB Adapter, see the installation guide that came in the package. 1. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 1 This chapter includes the following sections: • NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR Genie Home • Join a Wireless Network For help installing your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not...
...: 0 (zero) bars, indicating no connection If you remove your wireless USB Adapter, see the installation guide that came in the package. 1. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 1 This chapter includes the following sections: • NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR Genie Home • Join a Wireless Network For help installing your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon is not...
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... of the screen: Network name Connection status Network Wireless Physical Signal security channel rate strength Figure 1. The currently selected Home screen. You can select a language from a different screen. • Join a Network button. This screen shows you are available: • Select Language. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home...
... of the screen: Network name Connection status Network Wireless Physical Signal security channel rate strength Figure 1. The currently selected Home screen. You can select a language from a different screen. • Join a Network button. This screen shows you are available: • Select Language. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) NETGEAR Genie Home When you selected. • Home...
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... wireless channel of the wireless network that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in the area. Signal strength. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to . Click a network to scan for wireless communication. Connection status. Wireless channel. View the wireless networks...: Network list. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 6 One or two bars indicate a weak signal. This shows the status that you are connected to -five bars indicate a good signal. Manual Connect. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network name. An open lock ...
... wireless channel of the wireless network that the adapter is also shown in the diagram in the area. Signal strength. Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to . Click a network to scan for wireless communication. Connection status. Wireless channel. View the wireless networks...: Network list. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 6 One or two bars indicate a weak signal. This shows the status that you are connected to -five bars indicate a good signal. Manual Connect. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network name. An open lock ...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that the wireless network operates on. The name (SSID) field is displayed. • Channel. The wireless technology used for this router such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs...
N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that the wireless network operates on. The name (SSID) field is displayed. • Channel. The wireless technology used for this router such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs...
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... Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. Click your wireless network to join a wireless network if your wireless network supports it from this is secure, enter its password or network key. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway The adapter ... or you launch NETGEAR Genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a wireless network: 1. Windows profiles can join a wireless network from the list, and then click Connect. Typically, this NETGEAR Genie screen. • WPS. After the adapter joins the network...
... Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) • WPS Support. Click your wireless network to join a wireless network if your wireless network supports it from this is secure, enter its password or network key. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway The adapter ... or you launch NETGEAR Genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a wireless network: 1. Windows profiles can join a wireless network from the list, and then click Connect. Typically, this NETGEAR Genie screen. • WPS. After the adapter joins the network...
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See Join a Hidden Network on this screen. The adapter joins the wireless network. This could take a few minutes. Use the manual method to connect to view more networks. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to join. 4....scroll down to a hidden network. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 9 From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Look for your network, you do not see your ...
See Join a Hidden Network on this screen. The adapter joins the wireless network. This could take a few minutes. Use the manual method to connect to view more networks. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to join. 4....scroll down to a hidden network. Click the network that does not broadcast its SSID. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To select and join a wireless network: 1. Set up Your Wireless Adapter 9 From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Look for your network, you do not see your ...
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...the Start button. As explained in the pop-up screen, press the WPS button on the adapter and the router. 2. Then go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router, gateway, or access point and press its SSID. 1. You can use WPS to a.... Click the Manually Connect to connect, or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Set up displays with WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast...
...the Start button. As explained in the pop-up screen, press the WPS button on the adapter and the router. 2. Then go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router, gateway, or access point and press its SSID. 1. You can use WPS to a.... Click the Manually Connect to connect, or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. From NETGEAR Genie, click Join a Network. 2. Set up displays with WPS instructions telling you to your adapter. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast...
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...: None, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. • None. The password (key) is a 10 or 26 hexidecimal digit. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1. In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password...
...: None, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. • None. The password (key) is a 10 or 26 hexidecimal digit. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) To manually connect without WPS: 1. In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password...
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... following screen: Sent/Receive Activity Sent Packets. Operating the wireless adapter in use depend on a list of packets sent while communicating with the wireless network. Network IP Address. Maintenance 13 Wireless channels 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 the network administrator...
... following screen: Sent/Receive Activity Sent Packets. Operating the wireless adapter in use depend on a list of packets sent while communicating with the wireless network. Network IP Address. Maintenance 13 Wireless channels 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 the network administrator...
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.... Maintenance 14 Click the Help button to do not see if the wireless USB Adapter is not lit. Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, and then select NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. You can remove the wireless adapter software in a different USB port on your wireless USB Adapter is available. I do so. Software Update. Help. Click Uninstall/Change from...
.... Maintenance 14 Click the Help button to do not see if the wireless USB Adapter is not lit. Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, and then select NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. You can remove the wireless adapter software in a different USB port on your wireless USB Adapter is available. I do so. Software Update. Help. Click Uninstall/Change from...
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... network that your wireless USB Adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your wireless USB Adapter and provide it . 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 NETGEAR Genie. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect...
... network that your wireless USB Adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your wireless USB Adapter and provide it . 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 NETGEAR Genie. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) I cannot connect...
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...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 not working . If this from happening, you are, then check to go into a sleep mode if there is no traffic? To do if a USB...enabled, and the connected USB devices to see if the router's Internet connection is by default. Click to Disabled. The USB devices do disable Selective ... you are configured correctly. Do the USB ports go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options...
...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 not working . If this from happening, you are, then check to go into a sleep mode if there is no traffic? To do if a USB...enabled, and the connected USB devices to see if the router's Internet connection is by default. Click to Disabled. The USB devices do disable Selective ... you are configured correctly. Do the USB ports go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options...
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...depending on the type of USB port on your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR Genie. Either restart your computer, the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network, and the type of my wireless connection? Then click the Other...connection. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address for the wireless USB Adapter? You can connect in the package to the wireless USB Adapter. Then the wireless adapter can use the USB cable and adapter that came in 802.11n mode. • If you upgraded your wireless USB Adapter software and...
...depending on the type of USB port on your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR Genie. Either restart your computer, the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network, and the type of my wireless connection? Then click the Other...connection. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) How can I view the IP address for the wireless USB Adapter? You can connect in the package to the wireless USB Adapter. Then the wireless adapter can use the USB cable and adapter that came in 802.11n mode. • If you upgraded your wireless USB Adapter software and...
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Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter. Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty Description 3 integrated internal wireless antennas 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation...
Supplemental Information A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless USB Adapter. Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty Description 3 integrated internal wireless antennas 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation...
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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. 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
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... in conjunction with Part 15 of bands 5252-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz that may cause undesired operation. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to be operated in a 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range; The FCC has established detailed SAR...
... in conjunction with Part 15 of bands 5252-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz that may cause undesired operation. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements The WNDA4100 has been tested for exposure to be operated in a 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range; The FCC has established detailed SAR...
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... alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100 1999/5/ÅÊ. deklaruoja, kad šis met de...
... alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100 Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100 1999/5/ÅÊ. deklaruoja, kad šis met de...