Netgear WNA1100 User Guide
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1. Type WPA PSK Passphrase NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network There are four security types that can be displayed for the network None WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK None There is no password e WEP The password key is a 10 or 26 hexidecimal digit e WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The password passphrase is between 8 and 23 characters in length 2 In the fields provided type the network name SSID select the security type and type the passphrase password Set up Your Wireless Adapter 13 Maintenance This chapter includes the following sections e Other Screen e Remove the Software e Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 14 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Other Screen In NETGEAR Genie click the Other button to display the following screen Sent Receive Activity Home Sent Packets Received Packets 402 Join a Network gt ra IP Address 192 168 1 8 Security Type Adapter Adapter MAC Address C4 3D C7 BD F0 9C Region United States Support Get Diagnostics Info Software Update NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network Sent Receive Activity Sent Packets Total number of packets sent while communicating with the wireless network Received Packets Total number of packets received from wireless network communications Network IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter This can change if you disconnect from the network and rejoin it later Securit2. USB Adapter WNA1100 Package Contents Your adapter comes with a Hesource CD Depending on the location where you purchased it either a USB cable or an adapter cradle with a USB cable comes in the package too Your package contents could look like this N150 Wireless USB cable Adapter Resource CD Or your package contents could look like this Resource CD N150 Wireless Adapter cradle with built in USB cable Figure 1 What is in the package depends on where the product is sold Set up Your Wireless Adapter 5 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Status LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in the following table Wireless N USB Adapter Meaning Blinking The wireless N USB adapter is not plugged in to the USB port The wireless N USB adapter is in power save mode default from power up or reset The wireless N USB adapter is scanning for a network The wireless N USB adapter is sending or receiving data Solid The wireless N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network but it is not sending or receiving data NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon When you install your adapter the NETGEAR Genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop You can click this icon to open NETGEAR Genie to make changes or connect to a different wireless network The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection from O zero t
3. are saved ina profile Set up Your Wireless Adapter 10 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 gt To select and join a wireless network 1 From NETGEAR Genie click Join a Network NETGEAR Connected w None iMi DEN 3700 24G Securitj enabled WPA2 PSK m _ NETGEAR Security enabled WPA2 PSK ill _ WNDR3700Test Z Security enabled WPA2 PSK alll homelab wndr3800 Guest Manually Connect to a network For hidden network v NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network 2 Look for your network in the list on this screen If you do not see your network you might need to scroll down to view more networks If the network name is not displayed that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID Use the manual method to connect to a hidden network See Join a Hidden Network on page 12 3 Click the network that you want to join DEN 3700 2 4G a Security enabled WPA2 PSK n lt NETGEAR Securitj enabled WPA2 PSK n m WNDR3700Test T 4 Security enabled WPA2 PSK n homelab wndr3800 Guest G Manually Connect to a network For hidden network NETGEAR 30 46 94 F9 94 5A Network 4 Click the Connect button 5 If the wireless network is secure enter the network password The adapter joins the wireless network This could take a few minutes Set up Your Wireless Adapter 11 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Join a Hidden Net
4. instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no 22 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus TBD does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth fo
5. whether the router or access point for this network supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Set up Your Wireless Adapter 9 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 e MAC Address The unique hardware address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Typically this is a wireless router gateway or access point Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network You can use WPS to join a wireless network if your wireless network supports it or you can join a wireless network from this NETGEAR Genie screen e WPS Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the adapter for 2 seconds Then within 2 minutes press the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway e NETGEAR Genie Click your wireless network to select it from the list and then click Connect If the network is secure enter its password or network key After the adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by Genie and the Windows utility The next time you launch NETGEAR Genie it will automatically connect to the network you previously joined if there s no change in the network information gt To use WPS to join a wireless network 1 Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the adapter for 2 seconds 2 Then within 2 minutes press the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway The adapter joins the network which can take a few minutes Your settings
6. A WPA2 mixed wireless security Then the wireless adapter can connect in 802 11n mode Maintenance 18 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 e If you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your computer the throughput is limited to the 14 Mbps of the older USB 1 1 standard How can view the IP address for the wireless N USB adapter Click the i icon to open NETGEAR Genie Then click the Other button to view the IP address No IP address is assigned to the wireless N USB adapter This can occur if you upgraded your wireless N USB adapter software and did not reboot your computer Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point Maintenance 19 Supplemental Information Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless N USB adapter Feature Description Antenna 1 integrated internal wireless antenna Standards 802 11n 802 119 or 802 11b Radio data rate Auto Sensing Frequency 2 4 GHz to 2 5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Power 5V Bus powered Emissions FCC CE Bus interface USB 2 0 Provided drivers Operating environment Microsoft Windows 7 Vista and Windows XP 32 64 bit Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Encryption WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP and 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption Warranty Limited 1 year warranty 20 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Factory Default Se
7. EAR Inc yfir v a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Norwegian NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp downloads netgear com files GPLnotice pdf For GNU General Public License GPL related information please visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 2649 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Microwave ovens Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance in feet and meters 30 feet 9 meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor Digital Cordless phone Analog 40 feet 12 meters 20 feet 6 meters Cordless phone Digital 30 feet 9 meters Bluetooth devices ZigBee 20 feet 6 meters 20 feet 6 meters Notification of Compliance 25
8. NETGEAR NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNAT100 User Manual NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 O 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR Inc Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR To register your product get the latest product updates get support online or for more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the Support website at http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com app answers detail a_ia 984 Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of th
9. SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while the NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 was installed in a host notebook computer RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves The highest SAR level measured for this device was 1 380 W kg FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
10. e Internet n T E 2 Join a Network gt genie Other gt m HP DV6000 NETGEAR Internet NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network Make sure that you are connected to the right network If you are then check to see if the router s Internet connection is working If the router s Internet connection is not working restart the modem router and computer When I connect to the network I cannot access shared resources such as printers e Check to make sure the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly How can improve the speed of my wireless connection You can use the USB cable and adapter that came in the package to position the wireless N USB adapter for better wireless communication The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network and the type of Internet connection You can view the throughput in the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen e fthe throughput is 54 Mbps you could be connected to an 802 11g network or the wireless N network could be set with WPA TKIP security Wi Fi regulations allow the wireless N USB adapter to connect only at up to 54 Mbps when WPA TKIP security mode is set on the router For a faster connection set the security for the router as WPA2 or WP
11. e product s or circuit layout s described herein Contents Chapter 1 Set up Your Wireless Adapter Package GOftenis 16 1 92 weg ei eristi kaet rin ER asd v o edi ER Chae 5 Status EBD baa eed 6 eae Mab kB PRE WORE A UE RRR ORE ae 6 NETGEAR Genie Desktop ICOM i i kr RR eR RE 6 NETGEAR Genie Home 0 0 0 cc ee ee 7 MLS BAN eso oed en DOLI tee tope ees ON a ee pd dier ead 7 Join a Wireless Network lleeeee 8 Network Detalls 3 3 1 0 3 349r Y iR ee eot dede UR Uoc 9 Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network 10 Join a Hidden Network lleeeeeee e 12 Chapter 2 Maintenance Other Sorem 225 3 Enero PORRO Ld d E edited doen Hanae 15 Remove the Software 0 0 0 0 ccc ras 16 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 0 000 e eee eee 16 Appendix A Supplemental Information Technical Specifications 00 000 cee eee 20 Factory Default Setlings iiis eroe RR Or Re REPERI rb S 20 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Set up Your Wireless Adapter This chapter includes the following sections e Package Contents e Status LED e NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon e NETGEAR Genie Home e Join a Wireless Network For help installing your wireless N USB adapter see the installation guide that came in the package For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at http support netgear com NETGEAR N150 Wireless
12. eclares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikh Greek ME THN NAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI IPOZ TI OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOITTEZ ZXETIKEZ AIATAZEIZ TH OAHMAZ 1999 5 EK Frangais French Italiano Italian Latviski Latvian Lietuviu Lithuanian Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklare ka Radiolan atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonfo
13. en network A hidden network does not broadcast its wireless network name SSID Refresh Click this button to scan for available networks in the area Set up Your Wireless Adapter 8 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Network Details From the Join a Network screen you can view more details about a specific network gt To view network details 1 In the Join a Network screen click the network to select it NETGEAR Connected m ai DEN 3700 2 4G Security enabled WPA2 PSK A e NETGEAR Security enabled WPA2 PSK alll g WNDR3700Test all iv Manually Connect to a network For hidden network Click the Details button to display a screen similar to the one shown here Details E NETGEAR Channel 10 Wireless Mode N WPS support Yes MAC address 30 46 94 F9 94 54 The following information is displayed Network Name SSID The name assigned to a wireless network Note that as a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs In such cases the network is hidden The name SSID field is blank even though the rest of the information is displayed Channel The channel that the wireless network operates on NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that of neighboring networks Wireless Mode The wireless technology used for this router such as n g or b WPS Support Identifies
14. he adapter software is automatically updated Help Click the Help button to display help Remove the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in several different ways e Uninstall In Windows select Start gt All Programs gt NETGEAR WNA1100 Adapter gt Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software e Control Panel How you do this depends on your Windows operating system Windows 7 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features and then select the N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts Windows Vista Select Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features and then select the N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Click Uninstall Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts Windows XP Select Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs and then select N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs The wireless N USB adapter LED is not lit The wireless N USB adapter is not inserted securely in the USB port or USB cable if used or the WNA1100 software is not installed e Remove and reinsert the wireless N USB adapter e Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless N USB adapter is recognized and enabled Reinstall the WNA1100 software if necessary e Insert the wireless N USB adapter in a different USB port on your computer if one is available do not see the ia icon Check to make sure that your
15. ization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France Notification of Compliance 23 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http support netgear com app answers detail a id 11621 Language Statement Cesky Czech Dansk Danish NETGEAR Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc d
16. o 5 bars ia Green 3 to 5 bars ll Yellow 1 or 2 bars ea Red 0 zero bars indicating no connection If you remove your adapter NETGEAR Genie is not available so the icon is not displayed if you insert the adapter again the icon returns Set up Your Wireless Adapter 6 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 NETGEAR Genie Home When you launch NETGEAR Genie the home screen displays NETGEAR genie N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 English en wey genie lgl rnot E D eu HP DV6000 NETGEAR Internet This screen shows you at a glance if you are connected to a network and if you have Internet access The following options are available e Select Language If more than one language is available you can select a language from this drop down list NETGEAR Genie screens will be displayed in the language that you selected Home button The currently selected Home screen You can click the Home button to return here from a different screen e Join a Network button View a list of wireless networks and join a network Other button View more information or check for software updates e Help Display the help Status Bar The status bar is located at the bottom of the screen Network Connection Network Wireless Signal name status security channel Throughput strength NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network Figure 2 Status bar Set up Your Wireless Adapter 7 NETGEAR N150 Wi
17. r an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Caution Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Europe EU Declaration of Conformity CEO Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN301 893 5Ghz EN60950 1 This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain author
18. reless USB Adapter WNA1100 Network name The network name SSID of the wireless network that the adapter is currently connected to Connection status This shows the status that is also shown in the diagram in the middle of this screen e Connected to the Internet e Connected to the Router e No Connection Network security The lock symbol shows whether or not the network you are connected to uses wireless security An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security such as one that you might use in a coffee shop Wireless channel The wireless channel of the network that the adapter is connected to Throughput The throughput rate for wireless communication Signal strength The strength of the wireless signal Three to five bars indicate a good signal One or two bars indicate a weak signal Join a Wireless Network In NETGEAR Genie click the Join a Network button to display the following screen NETGEAR Connected w None FI DEN 3700 2 4G 2 Security enabled WPA2 PSK FN _ NETGEAR Security enabled WPA2 PSK n WNDR3700Test Security enabled WPA2 PSK wall v homelab wndr3800 Guest Manually Connect to a network For hidden network v NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network Network list View the wireless networks in the area Click a network to select it Manual Connect Click this button to join a network without viewing it on the network list or to connect to a hidd
19. rma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Polski Polish Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais Portuguese e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Notification of Compliance 24 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Language Statement Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze Radiolan sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska Icelandic H r me l sir NETG
20. ttings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless N USB adapter Default Settings Wireless communication Enabled Country Region United States varies by region Operating mode 802 11n 802 11g 802 11b Data rate Up to 150 Mbps Supplemental Information 21 Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Adapters Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority Note This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 has been tested for body worn Specific Absorption Rate SAR compliance The FCC has established detailed
21. wireless N USB adapter is inserted in the USB port If it is removed then the icon is not displayed When you insert the wireless N USB adapter into the USB port the icon returns to your desktop and the Windows system tray Maintenance 16 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 cannot connect to a wireless network Make sure that your wireless N USB adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer or the USB cable if you are using it The wireless N USB adapter LED should light up or blink see Status LED on page 6 for details e Click the icon to open NETGEAR Genie The home screen shows the following screen if the adapter cannot connect to the network that you selected WELL JD EX e D Join a Network Other HP DV6000 s nl Network Scanning If the network uses wireless security you need to either know the wireless security settings or use Push N Connect if the network supports WPS Some networks also restrict use to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses If that is the case on the NETGEAR Genie screen click Other to find the MAC address for your wireless N USB adapter and provide it to the network administrator Maintenance 17 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 When I connect to the network cannot access the Internet Click ia to open NETGEAR Genie The home screen shows the following screen if you are connected to a network but cannot access th
22. work A hidden network does not broadcast its SSID 1 From NETGEAR Genie click Join a Network 2 Click the Manually Connect to a network for hidden networks link DEN 3700 24G Security enabled WPA2 PSK k NETGEAR wa Security enabled WPA2 PSK WNDR3700Test a Security enabled WPA2 PSK homelab wndr3800 Guest Manually Connect to a network For hidden network Using WPS Push N Connect sat O C Enter wireless information myself NETGEAR 30 46 9A F9 9A 5A Network You can use WPS to connect or enter the wireless information yourself gt To manually connect using WPS 1 Click the Start button A dialog pop up displays with WPS instructions telling you to press the WPS button both on the adapter and the router 2 As explained in the pop up screen press the WPS button on your adapter Then go to your wireless router gateway or access point and press its WPS button Set up Your Wireless Adapter 12 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Tomanually connect without WPS 1 Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button DEN 3700 2 4G a Security enabled WPA2 PSK NETGEAR a Security enabled WPA2 PSK yom WNDR3700Test a Security enabled WPA2 PSK homelab wndr3800 Guest Manually Connect to a network For hidden network C Using WPS Push N Connect Enter wireless information myself Network Name SSID Security
23. y Type wireless security used for the adapter to connect to the current wireless network Adapter Adapter MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address of this adapter The MAC address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to each wireless device As a security measure some wireless networks restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you try to join such a network you have to provide your adapter s MAC address shown here to the network administrator before you can connect Region This is the region setting for the wireless adapter Wireless channels in use depend on the country or region Your wireless adapter automatically scans approved channels for your region when it checks to see which networks are available in your area Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws Maintenance 15 NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100 Support Get Diagnostics Info Click the Get Info button if support has directed you to do so The Genie displays the system Information screen and starts collecting system information IP information client driver and profile information and site survey information Software Update You can check for software updates at the NETGEAR website Click the Check button and the Genie displays the Live Check screen and checks for available software upgrades If new software is found t
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