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Windows Xp Won't Work With Wna3100 802.11n

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WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

... processor or higher  • Available USB 1.1  or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista™, or XP Standards • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Physical Specifications  • Dimensions: 78 x 24 x 9 mm (3.07 x 0.94 x 0.35 in) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

...Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested...and can provide you register your Support information card. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 6

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... Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems 4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 4-4 Appendix A Technical...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 9

... 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 complete the installation of a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of Windows ask for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

...Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5. Manual. Automatically. Figure 1-2 6. Specify the settings for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using only the Windows configuration utility. 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

... Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

... open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to show the status of the Windows task bar. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The WNA3100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you install the WNA3100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strong. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is connected to a Your adapter has established good communication with Vista autoconfiguration. 1-8 v1.0, December 2009 The adapter is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the taskbar in the system...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

... table. Use the Windows Start menu in either of the wireless link, as described in the following screen displays: Figure 1-12 1-10 v1.0, December 2009 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...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 22

...networks and join a network. Check for wireless networks. Close the window. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name...wireless device broadcasting this information. In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of the communications. See "Joining a Network." The signal strength of the information is used. Use the icon to a wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 26

...file and print sharing enabled, and you want to a wireless network. • The profile for any wireless network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your profiles in the...is used to replace the previous settings stored in which wireless network you do this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in Profile. If you prefer to connect ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 27

... with the IPX protocol. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-6 2. Save your settings in this profile. b. Restart the computers. 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. a. b. Select or enter the network name (SSID...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 28

...ping is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4 and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Figure 2-7 b. c. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > ....0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 29

... not being used for your area. 6. For more information about wireless security, click the link to encrypt wireless data communications. In the Channel drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for home networks: • WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES]. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. If you notice...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

...Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must have a specific reason to display information about your wireless adapter. Figure 2-14 • 2..... Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3. Auto Check check box Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to see if an upgrade is available. Note: For Windows Vista...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 36

...Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. Depending on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. The packet size that is slightly more efficient. 2-16 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual •...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 43

...'s Internet connection works, but not to the other computers on your wireless connection. I cannot access the Internet. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. I connected wirelessly to a network...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 44

..., or connect to the Internet, might have dropped wireless connections, or both when using the wireless-N USB adapter. Troubleshooting with the same wireless settings. If your computer still does not get IP address. • Reboot your computer. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be powered on your...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 45

... IP addresses in the same subnet. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. •... Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button on the computer might receive an error message that states that all computers in the Network Name (SSID) field. 2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 47

... Type Infrastructure Transmission Speed Autoa Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating Mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b Data Rate Up to 300 Mbps a. A-2 v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Factory Default Settings Feature Description Smart Wizard Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Enabled Enabled Any (will vary.

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