Netgear Wnda4100 N900 Wireless Dual Band Usb Adapter User Manual

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 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100)
To manually connect without WPS:
1. 
Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button.
There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: Non\
e, WEP, 
WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. 
•     None. There is no password.
•     WEP . The password (key) is a 10 or 26 hexidecimal digit. 
•      WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK . The password (passphrase) is between 8 and 63 characters 
in length.
2.  In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the secur\
ity type, and type the 
passphrase (password). 
						

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2.   Maintenance
This chapter includes the following sections:
•     Other Screen 
•     Remove the Software 
•     Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
						

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Other Screen
In NETGEAR Genie, click the Other button to display the following screen:
Sent/Receive Activity
Sent Packets. Total number of packets sent while communicating with the wireless net\
work.
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 discon\
nect from 
the network and rejoin it later.
Security Type
. Wireless security used for the adapter to connect to the current wirel\
ess 
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 de\
vice. 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 MA\
C 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 appr\
oved channels for 
your region when it checks to see which networks are available in your a\
rea. Governments 
regulate the channels used for wireless transmission. Operating the wire\
less adapter in a 
different region might violate local laws. 
						

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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 syste\
m information, IP 
information, client driver and profile information, and site survey info\
rmation.
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 ava\
ilable 
software upgrades. If new software is found, the adapter software is aut\
omatically updated.
Help. Click the Help  button to display help.
Remove the Software
You can remove the wireless adapter software in several different ways:
•     Uninstall: In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie > 
Uninstall NETGEAR WNDA4100 Software.
•     Control Panel: How you do this depends on your Windows operating system: -Windows 7: Select  Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features , and then 
select  NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie . Click Uninstall  and follow the screen prompts. 
- Windows Vista: Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, and then 
select tNETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie. Click Uninstall/Change  from the top menu 
and follow the screen prompts. 
- Windows XP: Select  Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs , and then 
select  NETGEAR WNDA4100 Genie.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The wireless USB Adapter LED is not lit.
The wireless USB Adapter is not inserted securely in the USB port (or U\
SB cable if used) or 
the WNDA4100 software is not installed. 
•     Remove and reinsert the wireless USB Adapter.
•     Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless USB Adapter is r\
ecognized 
and enabled. Reinstall the WNDA4100 software, if necessary.
•     Insert the wireless USB Adapter in a different USB port on your computer\
 if one is  available.
I do not see the 
 icon. 
Check to make sure that your wireless USB Adapter is inserted in the USB\
 port. If it is 
removed, then the icon is not displayed. When you insert the wireless US\
B Adapter into the 
USB port, the icon returns to your desktop and the Windows system tray. 
						

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 N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100)
I cannot connect to a wireless network. 
•     
Make sure that your wireless USB Adapter is inserted securely into the U\
SB port on your 
computer or the USB cable if you are using it. The wireless USB Adapter \
LED should light 
up or blink (see NETGEAR Genie Desktop Icon on page  4 for details).
•     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. 
•     If the network uses wireless security, you need to either know the wirel\
ess security  settings or use Push N Connect if the network supports WPS. Some netwo\
rks also 
restrict use to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addres\
ses. If that is 
the case, on the NETGEAR Genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for your 
wireless USB Adapter and provide it to the network administrator. 
						

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When I connect to the network I cannot access the Internet.
Click 
 to open NETGEAR Genie. The home screen shows the following screen if yo\
u are 
connected to a network, but cannot access the Internet: 
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 p\
rinters.
•     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.
Do the USB ports go into a sleep mode if there is no traffic?
The USB devices do if a USB setting called Selective Suspend is enabled,\
 which it is by 
default. If this setting is enabled, and the connected USB devices to go\
 into Selective 
Suspend mode, the network disconnects. To prevent this from happening, y\
ou can disable 
Selective Suspend. 
To do disable Selective Suspend mode, go to  Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound 
> Power Options > Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > \
USB 
Settings, and change the setting for Selective Suspend mode to Disabled. 
						

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How can I improve the speed of my wireless connection?
You can use the USB cable and adapter that came in the package to positi\
on the wireless 
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.
•     If the throughput is 54 Mbps you could be connected to an 802.11g networ\
k, or the 
wireless-N network could be set with WPA (TKIP) security.
Wi-Fi regulations allow the wireless USB Adapter to connect only at up t\
o 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 WPA + WPA2 mixed wireless security. Then the w\
ireless 
adapter can connect in 802.11n mode.
•     If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the throughput is li\
mited to the 14  Mbps of the older USB 1.1 standard.
How can I view the IP address for the wireless USB Adapter?
Click the 
 icon to open NETGEAR Genie. Then click the Other  button to view the IP 
address.
No IP address is assigned to the wireless USB Adapter.
This can occur if you upgraded your wireless USB Adapter software and di\
d not reboot your 
computer. Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access\
 point. 
						

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A.   Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications
The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless U\
SB Adapter. 
FeatureDescription
Antenna 3 integrated internal wireless antennas
Standards  802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b 
Radio data rate Auto Sensing
Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation; 5 GHz OFDM and 
MCS0-23, MCS32 coding scheme
Power  5V Bus powered
Emissions FCC, CE
Bus interface USB 2.0
Provided drivers Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP (32/64-bit)
Operating environment  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 
						

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Factory Default Settings
The following table lists the default settings of your wireless USB Adap\
ter.
Default Settings
Wireless communication
Enabled
Country/Region United States (varies by region)
Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a, or 802.11b
Data rate Up to 450 Mbps  
						

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B.   Notification of Compliance
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 
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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with 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 can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 
•  Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
This device complies with 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe 
for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the 
product can be kept as far as possible from the user’s body or if the device can be set to a lower output power if 
such function is available.
The USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers. To comply with FCC RF exposure 
requirements, it should not be used in other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the 
USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations 
intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements.
Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to all US models. Per FCC 
regulation, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only.