NETGEAR WNA3100M-100ENS, WNA3100-100ENS user manual Troubleshooting Tips

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless-N USB adapter.

Troubleshooting Tips

Use the following information to resolve common situations you might encounter. Also, refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

1.Push 'N' Connect timed out when I tried to connect to a router.

Make sure that your router supports WPS. If there is more than one WPS network in your area, make sure you selected the correct wireless network. See “Joining a Network” on page 2-2and “Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 2-4.

2.Why does the Smart Wizard keep asking me to save my settings?

If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard.

3.I cannot connect to a wireless network. The router is available, and there is good signal strength.

Try the following:

Check to see if you are still connected to the previous network. Use the Networks tab to select the network that you want.

If the network uses Push 'N' Connect, make sure you select the right network, and go to the correct router when you are prompted to push its WPS button.

If you are typing a passphrase or key, or the SSID for a hidden network, it must match the wireless network settings exactly.

4.My connection seems slow.

The USB port that you use and the network that you connect to affect your connection speed. Check the status bar to see if the data rate is 54 Mpbs or 14 Mbps. The wireless-N USB adapter can operate at faster speeds.

At 54 Mbps you are probably connecting to a standard 802.11g network. See Chapter 3, “Wireless Network Performance.”

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Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual NETGEAR, IncTechnical Support FCC StatementSAR Statement FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsIndustry Canada Statement RF Exposure InformationProduct and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeRevision History Chapter Installation with Custom Setup What You Need Before You BeginInstallation with Custom Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesFirst, Install the WNA3100 Software V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter No WPS-capable networks in your area V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections WNA3100 v1 Icon Color Condition DescriptionSmart Wizard Status Bar Understanding the Status BarWireless-N USB Adapter LED Removing the WNA3100 v1 SoftwareMeaning Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software V1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaJoining a Network Network TabField or Button Description List of networks displays Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network Using Push N Connect to Join a NetworkClick Save Profile Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Managing ProfilesSelect Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network typeAbout Wireless Security WEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security onWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Setting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES SecuritySetting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Monitoring Statistics Statistics DescriptionsLabel Description About Tab Settings About Your Smart WizardAbout Tab Field Description Check button Advanced SettingsGet Info button Auto CheckV1.0, December Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWireless Assessing Your Network Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer TimeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Your Wireless Connection Connection Status ShowsOccasional Windows XP Connection Problems Problem ActionAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Technical Specifications FCC, CEFactory Default Settings Feature DescriptionAppendix B Related Documents Document Link