Netgear WNA3100 WNA3100 Installation Guide - Page 2

The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your wireless connection. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Understanding the Status Bar 1. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined. 2. Join a Network 3. Connection status 4. Security Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard. You can select a different wireless network or reconnect to your current network, should you become disconnected. • Connected to Internet. • Connected to Router. The adapter is connected to a router, but the router is not connected to the Internet. • 169.254.x.x or You are connected to a router, but the router has a problem. See the User Manual on the Resource CD. • A closed lock indicates a network with wireless security. • An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security. 5. Channel 6. Data rate 7. Signal strength The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another. Wireless data rate measured in Megabits per second. To optimize wireless data rate, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, your connection works best when the signal is strongest. Using the USB Cable You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the 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 numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product. Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and Web support. This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. November 5, 2009