NETGEAR WNA3100 Installation Manual

N300 Wireless USB Adapter WNA3100
This guide explains express installation with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. For help
with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.

Package Contents

N300 Wireless USB Adapter
USB cable with adapter cradle

Install the Software

Installation Guide

1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If the CD Welcome
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, then
click Install from CD.
4. Accept the license agreement. Then
click Next on the Setup Type screen
for Express (recommended) setup.
5. Follow the wizard steps to install the
software.
Insert Your Adapter
You are prompted to insert your adapter.
1. Either insert the adapter into a USB port
on your computer, or connect it with the
USB cable that came in the package
(see Using the USB Cable
side of this guide).
Resource CD
Note: For best results, put the wireless
adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from
your router.
2. Click Next. The WNA3100 software
detects the adapter.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts for the NETGEAR wizard.
on the other
Connect to a Wireless Network
You are prompted to connect to a wireless network with one of these screens:
WPS network No WPS
• WPS network: This network supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). You
can follow the steps to use WPS to connect to a secure network without
entering a password.
• No WPS: Select your wireless network from the list and click Next. To connect
to a secure network, you must enter its passphrase or network key.
The adapter connects to the network, which can take a minute or two. The Smart
Wizard Settings screen displays. Your settings are saved in a profile, which you can
name.
Profile name
The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. You can use it to open
the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a different wireless network.