Netgear WNA3100 - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter driver and firmware
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WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 1
... the adapter into the USB port or
connect it with the USB cable (see "Using the USB Cable" on the other side of this guide). Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router. 3. Click Next. The WNA3100 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver.
Connect to a wireless network
After the driver is installed you...
WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 2
... USB cable to the adapter and the computer.
Technical Support
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product, and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone...
WNA3100 Product Datasheet - Page 2
...: 18 g (0.42 oz)
Package Contents
• Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WNA3100) • Cradle • Installation guide • Resource CD
WNA3100
350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, 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 Innovation, FrontView...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 2
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Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Safety and Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement
The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 5
... Custom Setup 1-2 First, Install the WNA3100 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA3100 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5
Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA3100 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10
Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 7
... will save time or resources.
• Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents."
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp.
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WNA3100 User Manual - Page 9
...v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.
• A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of
Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA3100 v1 driver software.
Note: Windows XP...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 10
... the devices.
Installation with Custom Setup
Note: For help with Express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100.
First, Install the WNA3100 Software
1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.
2. Click Install the Software. The Software Update...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 11
...:
• Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA3100 v1 software and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen.
• Windows Utility. Connect to and manage your...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 13
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3. Click Next. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. How you connect to a network depends on what you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see the following section, "Use Smart Wizard Automatic ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 15
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays.
Profile name
Status bar
Figure 1-8 You are now connected to a wireless network! The WNA3100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a different wireless network.
Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 18
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Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software
To remove the wireless adapter software:
1. Use the Windows Start menu in either of these ways:
• Select All Programs > NETGEAR WNA3100 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA3100 Software.
• Select Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA3100 wireless USB 2.0 adapter.
2. The following screen displays:
Figure 1-12...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 19
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen prompt to disconnect your adapter. A message displays confirming that
the software has been removed.
Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software
Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade: 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to display the ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 20
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3. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displays:
Figure 1-15 4. Click Yes. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer.
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v1.0, December 2009
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 21
... connect to wireless networks and how to 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 to use these features. If you changed your mind, you can remove the WNA3100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software" on...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 22
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Table 2-1. Network Tab
Field or Button Network Name (SSID)
Channel N WPS Security
Signal MAC Address
Mode
Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button
Description
The name assigned to a wireless network. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. In such cases, the SSID field is ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 35
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Table 2-3. About Tab Settings (continued)
About Tab Field
Description
Support
Get Info button Click this button to display information about your wireless adapter.
Check button Click this button to check the NETGEAR website to see if an upgrade is available.
Auto Check check box
Automatically check the NETGEAR website every 30 days to see if ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 44
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
To fix this problem you can: • Click to open the Smart Wizard. At the bottom of the Settings tab, click Apply. The Smart
Wizard tries again to connect to the router and get an IP address. • Use the Repair function in Windows to try to get IP address. • Reboot your computer. If your...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 45
Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Select Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485, and then click Remove.
• You might receive an error message that states that some programs on the computer might not work correctly if the update is removed.
• You can ignore this error message, and then click Yes to remove the update. 3. ...
WNA3100 User Manual - Page 46
... 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 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 140, 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP Operating...