Netgear WNA3100-100ENS User Manual

202-10539-01 December 2009NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USAWireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-2v1.0, December 2009Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesFor best performance, place the wire

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-3v1.0, December 20095. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapte

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-4v1.0, December 2009Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 AdapterYou are prompted to insert your adapter:1. Lo

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-5v1.0, December 20093. Click Next. The WNA3100 v1 software detects the adapter. Follow the onscreen pr

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-6v1.0, December 2009• If your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) click Next.

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-7v1.0, December 20093. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. You are now connec

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-8v1.0, December 2009WNA3100 v1 Icon The WNA3100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tr

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-9v1.0, December 2009Smart Wizard Status BarClick the icon to open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-10v1.0, December 2009Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDThe LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the con

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-11v1.0, December 20093. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next.4. Follow the onscreen prom

iiv1.0, December 2009© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.Technical SupportWhen you register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, w

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-12v1.0, December 20093. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded a message like the following displ

2-1v1.0, December 2009Chapter 2Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use the Smart Wizard to connect to wireless netwo

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-2v1.0, December 2009Joining a NetworkDuring the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available net

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-3v1.0, December 2009A list of networks displays: 2. How you join the network depends on whether it use

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-4v1.0, December 2009Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a NetworkIf there is a WPS network in you

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-5v1.0, December 20092. Enter the network settings. a. In the Profile field, type a name for the profil

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-6v1.0, December 2009Managing ProfilesIf you use your computer to connect to different wireless network

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-7v1.0, December 2009To create an Ad Hoc mode profile:1. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-8v1.0, December 20095. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ping program:a.

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-9v1.0, December 20093. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays:4. In the Start Ad Ho

v1.0, December 2009iii• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceFCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product no

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-10v1.0, December 2009Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security SettingsIf you do not use WPS, then you

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-11v1.0, December 2009c. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter th

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-12v1.0, December 2009b. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID.c. In

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-13v1.0, December 20095. Save your settings in a profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the con

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-14v1.0, December 2009About Your Smart WizardThe About tab displays the current version information.Fig

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-15v1.0, December 2009Advanced SettingsThe default advanced settings usually work fine. Except for the

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual2-16v1.0, December 2009• Wireless Mode. Depending on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the a

3-1v1.0, December 2009Chapter 3 Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless l

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual3-2v1.0, December 2009– Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot)– Copying machines, elevators,

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual3-3v1.0, December 2009In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic f

v1.0, December 2009ivProduct and Publication DetailsModel Number: WNA3100 v1Publication Date: December 2009Product Family: Wireless-N USB AdapterProdu

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual3-4v1.0, December 2009• WirelessA high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of u

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual3-5v1.0, December 2009• Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain mos

4-1v1.0, December 2009Chapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless-N USB adapter. Troubleshooting Ti

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual4-2v1.0, December 2009• If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the throughput is limited to

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual4-3v1.0, December 2009To fix this problem you can:• Click to open the Smart Wizard. At the bottom of t

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual4-4v1.0, December 20091. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Select Windows XP

A-1v1.0, December 2009Appendix A Technical Specifications and FactoryDefault SettingsTechnical SpecificationsAntenna 1 integrated internal wireless an

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User ManualA-2v1.0, December 2009Factory Default SettingsFeature DescriptionSmart WizardEnabledWireless Communicati

B-1v1.0, December 2009Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understandin

vv1.0, December 2009ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manualviv1.0, December 2009Setting Up WEP Encryption Security ...

viiv1.0, December 2009About This ManualThe NETGEAR® Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troublesho

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manualviiiv1.0, December 2009Revision HistoryPart NumberVersionNumberDate Description202-10539-01 1.0 November

Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual1-1v1.0, December 2009Chapter 1Installation with Custom SetupThis chapter explains custom installation f