NETGEAR WNDA4100 User manual

Installation Guide
N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100
Package Contents
Resource
CD
N900
Wireless Dual
Band USB
Adapter
USB cable and
adapter cradle
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. Either insert the adapter into a USB
port on your computer, or use the
USB cable and adapter cradle
provided to connect the adapter.
The USB cable and adapter cradle
can extend the range of your adapter
and improve wireless reception.
Insert the adapter in the cradle and
attach the USB cable to the
computer.
Note: For best results, put the
wireless adapter at least 4 feet
(1 meter) away from your router.
6. Click Next.
7. 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.

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The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are
saved in a profile.
NETGEAR Genie Icon
When you install your adapter, the NETGEAR Genie icon displays in the Windows
system tray and on the desktop. You can double-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.
Using the USB Cable
You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter
and obtain better wireless reception. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and
attach the USB cable to the adapter and the computer.
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.
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