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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1
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... (see the User Manual on your adapter and connect. Package Contents
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter
Resource CD
USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. If you are connected to the network, which you are saved in your area, select your adapter. 1. b. The adapter connects to the Internet, click
Check for Express setup. 5. Profile name
The WNA3100 icon appears in the system tray...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 1
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... Connect securely
The NETGEAR Difference
WNA3100 Customized cradle Push 'N' Connect Easy Smart Wizard setup Reliable and compatible Expert technical support team
Which is the Best Product for You? of free channels Surf the Internet, email
and online chat Push 'N' Connect easy security Multiple file sharing HD videos and log-free
network gaming
Wireless -G
Up to 54 Mbps
Good 3
Wireless -N 300...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2
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... CA 95134-1911 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com w w w.N E TG E A R .com
© 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Logo, Connect with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
D-WNA3100-0
in ) • Weight: 18 g (0.42 oz)
Package Contents
• Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 6
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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 11
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... your wireless network:
• Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Figure 1-1 5. Automatically. Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manage your wireless adapter software,
and then click Next. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13
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... a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your wireless network from the list and click Next. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a wireless network. 1. Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to install the driver.
4. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Profile name
Status bar
Figure 1-8 You are now connected to a different wireless network. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to check the status of the connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10.
1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays....
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 16
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... so, then only the IP address is connected to a better location, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is one end of the adapter. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
WNA3100 v1 Icon
The WNA3100 v1 icon is weak. If you right-click the WNA3100 v1 icon in the Microsoft Windows desktop...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 17
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Smart Wizard Status Bar
Click the icon to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Connection status
Security Channel
Data rate
Wireless network
Signal strength
Join a Network Figure 1-11
The following table describes how to open network without wireless security. To optimize the wireless data rate, connect to start the Connection Wizard.
...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19
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... screen displays:
Figure 1-14
v1.0, December 2009
1-11 Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. To install an upgrade: 1.
Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software
Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen:
Figure 1-13
2. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
3.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 22
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... is used. To join a network:
1. The access point supports wireless N mode. View networks and join a network. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Table 2-1. See "Joining a Network." Check for wireless networks. Connect to open the Smart Wizard. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID.
Close the...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 24
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... flashes. 3.
Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network
You can push its WPS button. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for 2 seconds. Click the icon to the
wireless network. The Settings tab displays: 2-4
v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network
If...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 25
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Figure 2-4 2.
b.
This setting lets you connect to the network. Click Save Profile. Make sure you cannot connect, see "Setting Up a Computer-to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. c. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 28
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...-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
1.
The ping response should change to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network ..., you cannot connect, see "Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly" on page 4-4
and "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-1. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. Figure 2-7 b. c.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 29
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... not being used for your area. 6.
To connect to -computer network. 5. See "Setting Up WEP Encryption Security" on the country. Click OK. Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in Appendix B.
2-9 v1.0, December 2009 Note: The channel number differs depending on page 2-11. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
3. Otherwise, you notice interference problems...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 30
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.... 2.
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings
If you need to know the security settings to open the Smart Wizard. There are two methods for future reference. • Network Name (SSID If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used :
- Run the WNA3100 v1 Smart Wizard. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 31
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... Smart Wizard. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. 3.
Setting Up WEP Encryption Security
To configure WEP encryption security: 1. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard...displays. 2. Run the WNA3100 v1 Smart Wizard. a. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
c. a.
Figure 2-10
For more about WPA2-PSK, click the link to ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 32
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.... In the Security section, select WEP. Note: The characters are case-sensitive.
Figure 2-11
3. The Smart Wizard generates the WEP keys.
In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Be sure to match exactly what is configured in the other wireless devices.
2-12
v1.0, December 2009 Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual b.
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 34
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... based on a list of the Smart Wizard. The IP address assigned to your network. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
About Your Smart Wizard
The About tab displays the current version information. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. This is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to connect.
The version of known MAC addresses...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 43
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... make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking are configured correctly. Then select the About tab.
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
• If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection."
6. First, check to make sure that the router is a built-in DHCP server in Appendix B. • Restart the modem...
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