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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual

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5.When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next.

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6.Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network:

•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 wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility.

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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual FCC Statement Technical Support RF Exposure Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsIndustry Canada Statement SAR Statement Product and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This Manual Revision History What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Installation with Custom Setup First, Install the WNA3100 Software Installation with Custom SetupObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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 Color Condition Description WNA3100 v1 Icon Understanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status Bar Meaning Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDRemoving the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software V1.0, December Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Network Connections and Wireless Security Field or Button Description Joining a NetworkNetwork Tab List of networks displays Using Push N Connect to Join a Network Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network Click Save Profile Managing Profiles Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Select Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection WEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security on About Wireless Security Setting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES Security Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Setting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Label Description Monitoring StatisticsStatistics Descriptions About Tab Field Description About Tab SettingsAbout Your Smart Wizard Auto Check Advanced SettingsGet Info button Check button V1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking Technologies Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements Wireless Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Connection Status Shows Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection Problem Action Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly FCC, CE Technical Specifications Feature Description Factory Default Settings Document Link Appendix B Related Documents