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... notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Website: http://www.netgear.com
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NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista...
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... been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 was installed in a host notebook computer. RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model...
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... 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10
Removing the WNA3100 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA3100 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining a Network ...2-2
Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network 2-4 Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network 2-4
Managing Profiles ...2-6 Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad...
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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...
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... 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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...If your computer has a USB 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...
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... 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...
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...:
• 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...
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter
You are prompted to insert your adapter:
Figure 1-3 1. Locate a USB port on your PC. 2. Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.
Figure 1-4 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router.
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...• If you selected manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. See "Joining a Network" on page 2-2. • To use a Windows utility, see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm.
Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network
After the driver is installed, you are prompted...
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... changes or connect to a different wireless network.
Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections
The wireless-N USB adapter provides several ways to check the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA3100 v1 icon. After you install the WNA3100 v1 software, the icon appears on the
desktop and on the right end of the Windows task bar. It is color...
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... USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default
from power up or reset).
• The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data.
The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, but it is not sending or receiving data.
Removing the WNA3100 v1 Software
To remove the wireless adapter...
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... 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 following screen:
Figure 1-13
2. Click the Software Update Check button. If a newer version of firmware is found at the...
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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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... to 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...
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... point supports WPS. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. The signal strength of the communications. The hardware address (MAC address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. The type of wireless network-Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. View networks and join a network. See...
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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 ...
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.... Either restart your computer, or connect to a different wireless network.
Troubleshooting with the LED
Problem
Action
The LED is not lit.
The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA3100 v1 software is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the wireless-N USB adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the adapter is
recognized and...
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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...
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... 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...