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Page 1: User Manual
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 November 2011 202-10876-01 v1.0... -
Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at: http://support.netgear.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpack Your Adapter ......... . 4 Hardware Features. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Wall-mount sticker • Installation guide with cabling and Internet adapter setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Hardware Features Top Panel with LED The WNCE3001 has one LED, which indicates the power and wireless connection status. Top panel LED status Activity Unit is not powered on. Solid red Link quality is poor, based on the link rate, or the USB does not supply enough power. -
Page 6: Power Connection Options
Connect the WNCE3001 to an electrical outlet with the included power adapter. Figure 3. Power adapter • Connect the WNCE3001 to any USB port with the included USB power cable: Figure 4. USB power cable Note: Make sure that the device where you connect the USB power cable is powered on. - Page 7 Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) To install your Internet adapter: Carefully peel off the protective film covering your adapter. Figure 5. Peel off the protective film You use a computer to set up the Internet adapter. During setup, make sure that your computer is not connected to a router.
- Page 8 Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Connect the Internet adapter to your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player. If your device does not have a USB port, then use the power adapter cable that came with your Internet adapter, and plug it into an electrical outlet.
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Page 9: Prepare To Change Your Internet Adapter Settings
To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for you. See Power Connection Options on page 6. Figure 9. Connect the WNCE3001 to a laptop Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. In the address field, type http://www.mywifiext.net. Getting Started... -
Page 10: Use The Smart Wizard To Change The Setup
Chapter 2, Advanced Settings. The Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Installation Guide, included in the package, explains how to install your Internet adapter. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. - Page 11 Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) From the menu on the left, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the Installation Guide. You can select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button.
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings To change advanced settings, connect the Internet adapter to your computer, and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Prepare to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 9. Device Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Device Status screen displays: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Internet adapter. - Page 13 Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) The following table describes the fields in the Device Status screen. Table 1. Device Status settings Field Description Device Status Hardware Version The hardware version of the Internet adapter. Firmware Version The current firmware version of the Internet adapter.
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Page 14: Show Statistics
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics: Table 2. Show Statistics fields Field Description LAN or WLAN The statistics for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each... -
Page 15: Dhcp Connection Status
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status: This screen shows the status of the Internet connection. Table 3. Connection Status fields Field Description IP Address The IP address of the wireless network router. -
Page 16: Manage Your Configuration Settings
Enable internal DHCP server after connecting to Wireless AP. Most users should leave this check box unselected. In rare cases, some routers do not provide IP addresses to equipment connected to the WNCE3001. Select this check box to have the WNCE3001 assign IP addresses to the equipment instead. -
Page 17: Restore Settings
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Restore Settings On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. Click Restore. A screen displays letting you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. -
Page 18: Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings CAUTION: The Internet adapter is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might degrade the wireless performance of the Internet adapter. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under Advanced, select... -
Page 19: Use Push 'N' Connect (Wps)
Instead, you use a button or enter a PIN to connect. If you have a NETGEAR router, this feature is called Push 'N' Connect. Look for the symbol on the router to make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. For non-NETGEAR routers, refer to the user manual to determine if the router supports WPS. - Page 20 Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) • When WPS is running, the LED blinks, alternating between green and amber. • If the computer does not connect with WPS, the LED alternately blinks red and green for 5 seconds. •...
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable You can connect the USB power cable to a USB port on a nearby device. If the Internet adapter is not getting enough power, the following can occur: • The LED is red right after the adapter is powered on. •... -
Page 22: Connect To Wireless Networks
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) If the problem continues, make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Internet adapter and the computer, and that the LED on the computer’s Ethernet port is on. If it is not, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser. -
Page 23: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to its factory settings. Reset button Figure 10. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber. -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Technical Specifications Feature Description Antenna 2 PCB antennas Standards 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Radio data rate Auto Rate Sensing Operating frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation) ranges – 2.4GHz Operating frequency ranges –... -
Page 25: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNCE3001 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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. - Page 26 être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à l’extérieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.” Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNCE3001 product package. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc.
- Page 27 [Portuguese] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) v [Slovenian] skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky NETGEAR, Inc.