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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10588-01 December 2009 -
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... timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-....com Website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink ... or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered ... -
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... could void the user's authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. ... -
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... Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WNA1100 v1 December 2009 Wireless-N USB Adapter Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 Home English 202-10588-01 1.0... -
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... Network ...1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections ...1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar ...1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED ...1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software ...1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software ...1-11 ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security... Statistics ...2-13 About Your Smart Wizard ...2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-15 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance... Your Wireless Connection ...4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems ...4-3 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not ... -
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... User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter... time or resources. • Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. For more information about network... at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA1100 v1.asp. vii v1.0, December 2009... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Revision History Version Date Number 1.0 Part Number 202-10588-01 Description November Original publication 2009 viii v1.0, December 2009 -
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...Wizard. Note: For help with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. What You Need Before You Begin To install... installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1100 v1 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must install ... -
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... between the devices. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 Installation Guide. First, Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's ... -
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... one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard ... -
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter: ...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. 1-4 v1.0, December 2009 -
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... "Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network." If you selected manual configuration,...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... -
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual • If your router supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) click... screen displays: Figure 1-6 Press and hold the push button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. Click Next. Follow the prompts to push ... -
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.... Profile name Status bar Figure 1-8 You are now connected to a wireless network! The WNA1100 v1 icon appears in the system tray and on the ... Internet: • WNA1100 v1 icon. After you install the WNA1100 v1 software, the icon appears on the desktop and on the right end of the Windows task bar. It ... -
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...Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The WNA1100 v1 icon changes colors depending on... is strong. Green If you right-click the WNA1100 v1 icon in the system tray, you can ... -
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart ...Network Figure 1-11 The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Security Channel Data rate Identifies which... -
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... The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, but it is not sending or receiving data. Blinking Solid Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software To remove the wireless adapter software: 1. Use the Windows Start menu in either of these ways: • • ... -
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next.... your adapter. A message displays confirming that the software has been removed. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade: 1. Open... -
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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 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. 1-12 v1.0, December 2009 -
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..., you will not be able to use these features. If you changed your mind, you can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on page 1-10) and use the Resource CD to reinstall the software with the Smart Wizard. Viewing Wireless ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. Network Tab Field or ... Close button Joining a Network During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After ...1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network.. 2-2 v1.0, December 2009 -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual A list of networks displays: WPS Push 'N' Connect Hidden network Join a Network Figure 2-2 2. How you join the network depends on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it supports WPS. • • Open network. This network does not ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a ... push button on the side of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. The LED flashes. 3. Follow the wizard steps to... up a profile: 1. Click the 2-4 v1.0, December 2009 icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Profile...printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. If you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection" ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Managing Profiles If you use your computer to connect to different wireless ... the use of a router or access point. For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled, and you want to ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode requires...the Resource CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-6 2. Enter the network settings. a. ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ... Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Note: for Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this option is not available for selection. ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 3. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen... to a network with wireless security, you must set up the wireless-N USB adapter with exactly the same kind of wireless security settings. If you use the Smart Wizard to set up security, you can take... -
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...Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES) security: 1. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. b. Use the icon to... -
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... click Close to exit the Smart Wizard. Setting Up WEP Encryption Security To configure WEP encryption security: 1. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port in your computer. b. Use the ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual b. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the ... communications response times. 4. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase. The Smart Wizard generates the WEP keys. Note: The characters are case-sensitive... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. Save your settings in a profile. a. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply. c. Click Close to exit the configuration utility. Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab ... -
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... the wireless link is fully exposed. The IP address assigned to this adapter. The version of the Smart Wizard. The release date of the Smart Wizard. Driver version Driver Date MAC Address IP Address Smart Wireless Utility Version Date 2-14 v1... -
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... ask you to use this button. Click 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. ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • • • Transmit Rate. Lowering the rate reduces the chance of interference with other nearby access points but also reduces the range of your adapter. Wireless Mode. Depending on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the ... -
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... Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your ...WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. Included... interference. Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot) Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than 6 feet) Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) Choose your settings. - Use a scanning utility to determine what other ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 3-1 In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Examples are: • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from a server in another room • A storage device ... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Wireless A high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas transmit multiple streams of data. The use... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause ... -
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... This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless-N USB adapter. Troubleshooting Tips Use ...Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 1. Push 'N' Connect timed... bar to see if the data rate is 54 Mpbs or 14 Mbps. The wireless-N USB... -
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...the modem, router, and computer. 7. How can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. Then select the About tab. Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection You can use the status bar and the LED to ... -
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... The LED is not lit. Action The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly, or the WNA1100 v1 software is not installed...recognized and enabled. Re-install the WNA1100 v1 software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 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... -
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... Auto 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 (32/64-bit) Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP], and 40-bit (also called 64-... -
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Factory Default Settings Feature Smart Wizard Wireless Communication Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Network Type Transmission Speed Country/Region Operating Mode Data Rate Description Enabled Enabled Any (will connect... -
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... of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network Connections TCP/....com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/...