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Wireless-N 150USBAdapterWNA1100 v1
Connect to a wireless network
After the driver is installed you are prompted to connect to a wireless network:
First, install ... steps to push the WPS button on your adapter and connect.
Then, install your WNA1100 v1 adapter
Resource CD Wireless-N 150USBAdapter
b. If no WPS networks are in your area, select your wireless network from ...
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... Smart Wizard screen shows details about your wireless connection.
Using the USBCable
You can use the USBcable... your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USBcable to the ... Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support.
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Understanding the Status Bar 1. Wireless network Identifies which...
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...with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and softwareupgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada ...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The Wireless-N 150USBAdapter WNA1100v1 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
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... ...1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections ...1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar ...1-9 Wireless-N USBAdapter LED ...1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software ...1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software ...1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless ...
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USBAdapter WNA3100v1 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150USBAdapter WNA1100v1.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • ...
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...where the files are installed. You can also choose whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEARWireless-N 150USBAdapterWNA1100Installation Guide.
What You Need Before You Begin
To install the wireless-N USBadapter, you need: • A PC with...
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... range decreases if such materials are between the devices.
Installation with Custom Setup
Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEARWireless-N 150USBAdapterWNA1100Installation Guide.
First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software
1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If the CD main screen does ...
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Figure 1-1
5. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for ...: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless networks with the NETGEARWNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using Push ... your wireless-N USBadapter. Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USBadapter in the Settings screen.
Windows Utility. Connect to and manage ...
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Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter
You are prompted to insert your adapter:
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1. Locate a USB port on your PC. ... results, put the wirelessadapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 3. Click Next. The WNA1100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver.
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4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. How you connect to a ... a Wireless Network
After the driver is installed, you are prompted to connect to a wireless network. 1. One of the following screens displays:
WPS-capable networks...;
If no WPS networks are in your area, select your wireless network from the list and click Next. If you ...
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3. Click Finish, and the Smart ... Wireless Network and the Internet Connections
The wireless-N USBadapter provides several ways to check the... you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the right end of the Windows ...Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-9. Adapter LED. The LED on the wireless-N USBadapter indicates the condition ...
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...; The wireless-N USBadapter is in power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USBadapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USBadapter is sending or receiving ... Software. Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1100v1 wirelessUSB 2.0 adapter.
2. The following screen displays:
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3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next... the software has been removed.
Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 SoftwareUpgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade: 1. ... following screen:
Figure 1-13
2. Click the SoftwareUpdate Check button. If a newer version of firmware is found at the NETGEAR website, the following ...
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3. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays:
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4. Click Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer.
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...set up wireless security on your adpater if you are joining a secured wireless network. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you will not be able ...Software" on page 1-10) and use the Resource CD to reinstall the software with the Smart Wizard.
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area
You can use the Networks tab to...
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Field or Button Network Name (...-PSK, or WEP. The signal strength of the communications. The hardware address (MACaddress) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The type ... network that you selected. Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. Close the window.
Channel N WPS Security ...
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About Tab Field Support Get Info button Description Click this button to get ...this button to check the NETGEAR website to see if an upgrade is available. You can download the file and upgrade your software. Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to see if an upgrade is available.
Check...
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To fix this problem you can Click to open the Smart ... correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless-N USBadapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see ... recognized and enabled. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USBadapter in a different USB ...
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1. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click ... update is removed. You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update.
3. Restart your computer, and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard. This should solve your connection issue. You can restore this ...
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... Specifications
Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Auto Sensing 2.4... to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit) ...