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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1

... so you need to install the software. The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Locate a USB port on the Resource CD. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to a wireless network! Package Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the USB cable (see the User Manual on your router. 3. If no WPS networks 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 a button1 STEP 1 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on the adapter STEP 2 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on your router STEP 3 Connect securely The NETGEAR ...

WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2

...® 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 guide • Resource CD WNA3100 350 E. Information is packaged with Clients...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2

... of the FCC Rules. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 3

... Canada Rules. Operation is subject to radio frequency waves. 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. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...

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 7

.... This manual is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. • Scope. vii v1.0, December 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to the NETGEAR website in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, screen text Command...

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

... XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. What You Need Before You Begin To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10

... materials are connected to the Internet, click Check for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100. First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at a range that varies significantly based on the physical...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11

... Wizard. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure 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 Connect to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Figure 1-2 6. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Figure 1-1 5.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 12

Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: Figure 1-3 1. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your router. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 Locate a USB port on your PC. 2.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Follow the prompts to install the driver. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. One of the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you are in your area • If no WPS networks are prompted to...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 27

... to open the Smart Wizard. Configure each computer with either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. a. b. a. Restart the computers. 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 d. Click Apply. 3. Save your settings in this profile. Select Computer-to-Computer...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 28

... 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. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t 192.168...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 29

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-9 4. If you must set up the wireless-N USB adapter with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used for your area. 6. Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use wireless security to -computer network. 5. In the Channel drop-down list, select the...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35

.... Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to display information about your adapter. An Auto setting might provide a more... could cause your wireless connection to see if an upgrade is available. Figure 2-14 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Table 2-3.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 43

... Mbps of the Settings tab. The status bar is limited to open the Smart Wizard. If your wireless connection. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If you still cannot access the Internet, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection." 6. If the router's Internet connection works, but you do not have a USB 2.0 port on the network or to the Internet.

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 44

... v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in the Control Panel. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is available. For more help, see if the adapter is not lit. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual To fix this Hotfix from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to the Internet, might...

WNA3100 User Manual - Page 45

...the Computer-to remove the update. 3. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 1. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove. • You might not work correctly if the update is removed. &#....aspx?FamilyId=009D8425-CE2B-47A4-ABEC274845DC9E91&displaylang=en. Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button on the computer might receive...