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Question posted by leahdelmage on August 22nd, 2011

Stuck At 'detecting Adapter'

My netgear is stuck at "detecting adpater." What do I do?

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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

...in your PC. 2. b. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. Accept the license agreement. Click Next. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to a wireless network! If you select a secured network, you are now...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 Data Sheet N300 2.4 GHz Upgrade your computer to Wireless-N • Customized cradle to optimize performance with a desktop computer • Push 'N' Connect securely connects devices at the push of the wireless adapter for consistent and strong wireless signal • Supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP security • Delivers consistent wireless ...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

...in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz) Package Contents • Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Actual data throughput will vary. "N", "Wireless-N" and "draft 802.11n" refer to change without notice. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter System Requirements • Desktop or notebook PC with Innovation, FrontView...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. All rights reserved. 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... devices. End users must accept any interference received, including interference that these requirements have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was 1.380 W/kg. EU Declaration of Conformity Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 Cet appareil numérique...

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 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...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7

..., and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. Note...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 8

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

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 9

....0, December 2009 You can specify where the files are installed. Some versions of the WNA3100 v1 driver software. 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 480 Mbps. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... help with concrete, or have metal or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the physical location of interference, such as the following: • Large metal surfaces...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... 2009 Connect to configure and manage your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Locate a USB port on 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 PC. 2. Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

...WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. If you select a secured network, you are in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. Click Next. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless...the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the prompts to ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 14

... 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router and connect. 2. The LED flashes...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15

... connected to show the status of your wireless link. 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 the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your connection to a wireless network and to check the status...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16

... location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The adapter is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an wireless network. If you can disable Internet notification by clearing the check mark. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 17

... More dots indicate a stronger signal. Click Join a Network to Router. The wireless channel used by the network. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance." Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to the router is OK, but...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18

... 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 NETGEAR WNA3100 Software. • Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19

... Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13 2. Click the Software Update Check button. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the onscreen prompt to display the following screen displays: Figure 1-14 v1.0, December 2009 1-11 To install an upgrade: 1. Open the Smart ...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 36

... whether it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance) mechanism...your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. CSMA/CD is used for packet transmission. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual •...