NETGEAR WNDA4100 User manual

Installation Guide

N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA4100

Package Contents

Resource

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.

December 2011

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countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective holders.

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union,

this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction

implementing the WEEE Directive.

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.

For complete DoC, 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.

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