NETGEAR WNA3100 - Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter Manuel utilisateur

202-10539-01

December 2009

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

Wireless-N 300 USB

Adapter WNA3100 User

Manual

v1.0, December 2009

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Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving 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 the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications

Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,

building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Safety and Regulatory Notices

FCC Statement

The Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 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.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

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• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by NETGEAR could void the user’s

authority to operate the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements

SAR Statement

The NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate

(SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements

have been met whilethe Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 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.

Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.

Industry Canada Statement

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 for an uncontrolled

environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF

exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,

please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0

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Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WNA3100 v1

Publication Date: December 2009

Product Family: Wireless-N USB Adapter

Product Name: Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100

Home or Business Product: Home

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10539-01

Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats, and Scope .................................................................................. vii

Revision History ...............................................................................................................viii

Chapter 1

Installation with Custom Setup

What You Need Before You Begin .................................................................................1-1

Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................1-2

Installation with Custom Setup .......................................................................................1-2

First, Install the WNA3100 Software ........................................................................1-2

Then, Install Your WNA3100 Adapter ......................................................................1-4

Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5

Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections ...........................................1-7

WNA3100 Icon .........................................................................................................1-8

Smart Wizard Status Bar ..........................................................................................1-9

Wireless-N USB Adapter LED ................................................................................1-10

Removing the WNA3100 Software ...............................................................................1-10

Upgrading the WNA3100 Software ..............................................................................1-11

Chapter 2

Network Connections and Wireless Security

Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area .......................................................................2-1

Joining a Network ...........................................................................................................2-2

Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network ...............................................................2-4

Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network .....................................................2-4

Managing Profiles ....................................................................................................2-6

Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile .............................................2-6

Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ...........................2-8

About Wireless Security .................................................................................................2-9

Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........................................2-10

Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security ..................................2-10

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Setting Up WEP Encryption Security .....................................................................2-11

Monitoring Statistics .....................................................................................................2-13

About Your Smart Wizard .............................................................................................2-14

Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................2-15

Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance

Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................................................................................3-1

Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ..............................................................................3-2

Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networking Technologies ..........................3-3

Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements .......................................................3-4

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................4-1

Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection ...................................................................4-2

Occasional Windows XP Connection Problems .............................................................4-3

Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly ..........................................................................4-4

Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ A-1

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-2

Appendix B Related Documents

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About This Manual

The NETGEAR®Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual describes how to install,

configure, and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

•Typographical conventions.This manual uses the following typographical conventions::

•Formats.This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

•Scope.This manual is written for the Wireless-N USB Adapter. For more information about

network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in

Appendix B, “Related Documents.”

Italic Emphasis, books, CDs

Bold User input, screen text

Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code

italic URL links

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNA3100 v1.asp.

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Revision History

Part Number Version

Number Date Description

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2009 Original publication

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Chapter 1

Installation with Custom Setup

This chapter explains custom installation for your Wireless-N USB Adapter. With custom setup

you can specify where the files are installed. You can also choose whether or not you want to

install the Smart Wizard.

What You Need Before You Begin

To install the wireless-N USB adapter, you need:

• A PC with a Pentium300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB port.

• A CD drive.

• 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space.

• Windows7, Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Some versions of

Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the

installation of the WNA3100 v1 driver software.

Note: For help with express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N 300

USB Adapter WNA3100.

Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. If your computer has a

USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port’s maximum

speed, which is 14 Mbps.

Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update),

which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Go to this link to install the hot

fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/

details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=

733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86

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Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines

For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from

the wireless router or access point.

Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on

the physical location of the computer with the wireless-N USB adapter. For best results, avoid

potential sources of interference, such as the following:

• Large metal surfaces

• Microwave ovens

• 2.4 GHz cordless phones

In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed

with concrete, or have metal or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are

between the devices.

Installation with Custom Setup

First, Install the WNA3100 Software

1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display,

browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.

2. Click Install the Software. The Software Update Check screen displays.

3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, click Install from CD.

4. Accept the license agreement. Then select Custom and click Next on the Setup Type screen.

Note: For help with Express installation, see the Installation Guide for the Wireless-N

300 USB Adapter WNA3100.

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