NETGEAR WNA3100M User manual

Installation Guide
N300 Wireless Mini USB Adapter WNA3100M
Package Contents
N130 WirelessM icro USB Adapter
WNA3100M
N300 Wireless Adapter Resource CD with NETGEAR Genie
Installation
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
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 Setup.
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. Click I agree to accept the license agreement, and then click Next.
A message displays asking you to wait while software is installed. This might
take a few minutes. Then you are prompted to insert your adapter.
5. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away
from your router.
6. Click Next.
NETGEAR Genie displays a list of wireless networks in your area.
Join a Wireless Network
You can join a wireless network from this NETGEAR Genie screen, or you can use
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your wireless network supports it.
• 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.
• WPS: Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the adapter for 2 seconds.
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 are
saved in a profile.

November 2011
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NETGEAR Genie Icon
When you install your adapter, the NETGEAR Genie icon displays in the Windows
taskbar 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 0 (zero) to 5 bars.
Green: 3 to 5 bars
Yellow: 1 or 2 bars
Red: 0 (zero) bars, indicating no connection
If you remove your adapter, NETGEAR Genie is not available, so the icon does not
display. If you insert the adapter again, the icon returns.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product,
and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration is required before you can use the telephone support service.
Registration through the NETGEAR website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://support.netgear.com for product updates and web support.
For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your USB
wireless adapter, see the User Manual.
For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity
website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649.
WARNING: Do not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers,
or on carpets. Make sure your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air
space.