Netgear orporated 11100157 Universal Dual Band Wifi Internet Adapter User Manual Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE3001

Netgear Incorporated Universal Dual Band Wifi Internet Adapter Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE3001

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User manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
November 2011
202-10876-01
v1.0
Universal Dual Band WiFi
Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001)
User Manual
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Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpack Your Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top Panel with LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power Connection Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Prepare to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Use the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Advanced Settings
Device Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Show Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DHCP Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manage Your Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Restore Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Erase the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Using the USB Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connect to http://www.mywifiext.net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connect to Wireless Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
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1. Getting Started
Unpack Your Adapter
Open the box and remove the Internet adapter, cables, and installation guide.
WNCE3001
Ethernet cable USB power cable Power adapter
Stand
Wall-mount sticker
Figure 1. Package contents
Your box should contain the following items:
• Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)
• Stand
• USB power cable
• Power adapter (plug varies by region)
• Flat Ethernet cable
• 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.
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Hardware Features
Top Panel with LED
The WNCE3001 has one LED, which indicates the power and wireless connection status.
Top panel LED status Activity
Off Unit is not powered on.
Solid red Link quality is poor, based on the link rate, or the USB does not
supply enough power.
Blinking red If the LED blinks red at the rate of 0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds
off, the firmware is corrupt.
Solid amber Link quality is fair, based on the link rate.
Blinking amber System is booting up, or has been reset. The LED starts to blink
amber after the Reset button has been pressed for more than 5
seconds. The LED also blinks amber during a firmware upgrade.
Solid green Unit is powered on, and the link quality is good, based on the link
rate.
Blinking green Boot-up is complete, but no wireless connection is established,
so no IP address is obtained.
Rear Panel
Ethernet port Reset
button WPS
button
USB port
Figure 2. Rear panel
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Power Connection Options
You can power on your Internet adapter using either of these methods:
• 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. Some USB ports on consumer electronic devices
cannot provide the power that the Internet adapter requires. In such
cases, the LED turns solid red, and the Internet adapter might reset
itself or turn itself off. Even if the Internet adapter is powered on
successfully, you might experience continuous disconnection during
file transfer. If this happens, try connecting the USB cable to a
different device, or use the Internet adapter power adapter instead.
Installation
The Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) Installation Guide, included in
the package, explains how to install your Internet adapter. The steps are summarized in this
section.
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To install your Internet adapter:
1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering your adapter.
Figure 5. Peel off the protective film
2. You use a computer to set up the Internet adapter. During setup, make sure that your
computer is not connected to a router. You can restore the connection after the Internet
adapter installation is complete.
• Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer if you use it for a wired network
connection.
• If your computer is wirelessly connected to a network, stop your wireless connection.
3. Connect the Internet adapter to your computer.
Figure 6. Connect the Internet adapter to your computer
• Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer.
• Use either the USB power cable or the power adapter to provide power to the Internet
adapter. See Power Connection Options on page 6.
4. Open your Internet browser. It automatically displays the setup page. If the setup page is not
displayed, type either http://www.mywifiext.net, http://www.mywifiext.com,
http://mywifiext.net, or http://mywifiext.com as the browser address. You can use any of
these four browser addresses to log in to the Internet adapter.
Note: Internet Explorer records the browser address. If the Internet adapter's IP address
subsequently changes and you are still using Internet Explorer, you have to use one of
the other browser addresses to access the device.
5. Follow the instructions on the Setup page.
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6. Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer.
7. 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. See Power Connection
Options on page 6.
8. Place your adapter at its permanent location.
You can either mount your adapter to a wall or other flat surface, or you can mount it
vertically on its stand.
Note: To ensure correct heat dissipation and for router stability, it is
important that you place your router in an upright position.
• Wall mounting. If mounting the Internet adapter to a wall or flat surface, paste the
sticker above the product label on the back of the unit, and then attach the unit to the
surface.
Figure 7. Wall-mount the Internet adapter
• Stand mounting. If mounting the Internet adapter on its stand, attach the stand as
shown.
Figure 8. Attach the stand to the Internet adapter
For optimal performance, install the stand.
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9. Congratulations! Your installation is complete. You can return your computer to its usual
setup and begin using the Internet adapter.
Prepare to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings
If you want to change the settings for the Internet adapter after installation, then you need to
connect it to a computer while you are making changes.
Note: If your Internet adapter is mounted on its stand, remove the stand
before disconnecting any cables.
To change your Internet adapter settings:
1. Connect your Internet adapter to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable that came in the product
package to the rear panel of your Internet adapter.
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
3. Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. In the
address field, type http://www.mywifiext.net.
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Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrade the
Firmware on page 17), the software automatically checks for new firmware at the
NETGEAR website. Then the following screen displays:
The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for the Internet adapter. A
menu in the left pane allows you to view or change the settings.
Use the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup
The Smart Wizard helps you set up your Internet adapter. For information about advanced
configuration, see 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.
After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again:
1. Connect the Internet adapter to a computer, and go to http://www.mywifiext.net as
described in Prepare to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 9.
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2. 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.
3. You can select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio
button. Click Continue. When you have selected the network that you want to join, the next
wizard screen displays. Follow the onscreen prompts to connect to a wireless network:
4. When the Review Settings screen displays, click Finish. If you are finished making changes,
disconnect your Internet adapter from your computer, and reconnect it to the device on
which you want to use it.
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2. 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.
• You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number
of packets sent and number of packets received for each port. See Show Statistics on
page 14.
• Click DHCP Connection to see information about your current DHCP connection. See
DHCP Connection Status on page 15.
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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.
If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes.
GUI Language Version The language version running on the Internet
adapter. If you upgrade the firmware, this field might
change.
Wireless Connection
Status
Wireless Connection The status of your wireless connection (connected or
disconnected).
Link Rate (Tx/Rx) The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link
rate in the current wireless connection.
Name (SSID) Your Internet adapter is set up to connect to this
SSID, also called the wireless name.
Region The location of the Internet adapter.
Channel The wireless channel of the network.
Security Type The security setting for the wireless network.
LAN Port MAC Address The physical address of the Internet adapter, as
seen from the local area network (LAN).
IP Address The IP address of the Internet adapter. The default is
192.168.1.251.
DHCP Server Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless
network.
Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP
address of the Internet adapter. The default is
255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway The IP address of the wireless network gateway.
DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS)
of the wireless network.
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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
port, the screen displays the following:
Status The link status of the port.
TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or the connection
was established.
RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or the connection
was established.
Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or the connection was
established.
Tx B/s The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on this
port.
Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port.
Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle, reset, or when the connection
was established.
Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change this value, click Set
Interval so that your change takes effect.
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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.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the IP address.
Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway.
DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server.
DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS).
Lease Obtained The date when the lease was obtained.
Lease Expires The date when the lease expires.
IP Address
From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under Setup, select IP Address
Setup. The following screen displays:
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This screen shows whether the Internet adapter is set to get its IP address dynamically from
the router (this is the most common setting), or is set with a static IP address.
• Get Dynamically From Router. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when
the Internet adapter connects to its wireless network. Most networks are set up so that the
router automatically does this.
• Use Static IP Address. Specify a static IP address. This is not usually necessary. If you
set this up, you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced
person help you.
-IP Address. The static IP address.
-IP Subnet Mask: The subnet mask associated with the IP address.
-Gateway IP Address. The LAN IP address.
-Primary DNS. The primary Domain Name Server (DNS) address.
-Secondary DNS. The secondary Domain Name Server (DNS) address.
• 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.
Manage Your Configuration Settings
From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under Maintenance, select
Backup Settings. The following screen displays:
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a
file containing your Internet adapter’s configuration settings. Once you have your Internet
adapter working correctly, you should back up the information to have it available if
something goes wrong. When you back up the settings, they are saved as a file on your
computer. You can restore the device’s settings from this file.
Back Up Settings
1. Click Back Up. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the Internet adapter.
2. If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where
you want to save the file.
3. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as internet_adapter.cfg.
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Restore Settings
1. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse.
2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file.
3. Click Restore.
A screen displays letting you know that the device has been successfully restored to the
previous settings. The Internet adapter restarts. This takes about 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the Internet adapter, shut down the
computer, or do anything else to the Internet adapter until it finishes
restarting!
4. Close the message window.
To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your
computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to
send the file to the Internet adapter. The Internet adapter then reboots automatically.
Erase the Settings
Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of the changes that you made
to the Internet adapter settings), you might want to erase the configuration. After an erase,
the Internet adapter returns to its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 23).
To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the Internet adapter, shut down the
computer, or do anything else to the Internet adapter until it finishes
restarting!
Upgrade the Firmware
Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Internet
adapter is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login.
If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for new version
upon Login check box.
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To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available:
1. From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under Maintenance, select
Firmware Upgrade. The following screen displays:
2. Click Check to see if new firmware is available. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to
download it onto your computer.
3. Use the Browse field to locate and select the new firmware.
4. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your Internet adapter.
CAUTION:
Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the
Internet adapter, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the
Internet adapter until it finishes restarting!
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
Wireless Settings. The following screen displays:
You can view or configure the following settings:
• Fragmentation Length (256-2346): This is the maximum packet size used for
fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field are fragmented.
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• CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): The packet size that is used to determine whether the
Internet adapter should use the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Avoidance) mechanism for wireless packet transmission.
Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect to a wireless network without entering its
passphrase or wireless key. 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 or
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.
Note: The Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)
Installation Guide explains how to use WPS during installation.
To join a network using WPS after installation:
1. From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under Setup, select WPS.
The following screen displays:
2. Select a radio button.
• Push 'N' Connect (recommended). Either click the button or press the WPS
button on the rear panel of the Internet adapter.
• PIN Number. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays.
The Internet adapter tries to join the wireless network for 2 minutes if you are using Push
'N' Connect, or 4 minutes if you are using a PIN.
3. Go to the router.
• If you are using Push 'N' Connect, press the adapter’s WPS button.
• If you are using a PIN, log in to the router and type the PIN from your Internet adapter
in its WPS screen.
4. Go back to the computer that is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you
are connected to the wireless network.
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• 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.
• If the computer connects using WPS, the LED switches to show the link quality: solid
green, solid amber, or solid red.
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3. 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.
• The Internet adapter resets itself intermittently or turns itself off.
• The Internet adapter has continuous disconnection during traffic transmission.
Check to make sure that the device with the USB port is powered on. If it is, it is likely that the
USB port you are connected to does not provide enough power for the Internet adapter. Try
using the power adapter. See Power Connection Options on page 6.
Connect to http://www.mywifiext.net
When I launched my browser, I got an error page. What can I do?
• Make sure that you include http:// when you type this URL in the address field of your
Internet browser. If you leave it out, you might not be able to connect.
If the setup page is not displayed, type either http://www.mywifiext.net,
http://www.mywifiext.com, http://mywifiext.net, or http://mywifiext.com as the
browser address. You can use any of these four browser addresses to log in to the
Internet adapter.
Note: Internet Explorer records the browser address. If the Internet adapter’s IP address
subsequently changes and you are still using Internet Explorer, you have to use one of
the other browser addresses to access the device.
• If you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to the Internet adapter,
and launched your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to
recognize the Ethernet LAN connection and obtain the IP address.
Also check your Ethernet network adapter icon in the system tray connected on Windows
XP, or check the Network and Sharing Center on Windows Vista and Windows 7, to find
out if the Ethernet network adapter has obtained an IP address.
Try launching your browser again.
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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.
Connect to Wireless Networks
To join a wireless network, you need to know its network name (also called the SSID) so that
you can select it. If the network is secure, you need to know the passphrase or wireless key.
If the Internet adapter does not connect to the network that you chose, the following message
displays:
Connection was not established to the selected network.
If this happens, it could be due to one of these reasons:
• If you are unable to join the wireless network, it is possible that the network name,
passphrase, or key was typed incorrectly. Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard to select
the network from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. This is case-sensitive.
PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25. See Use the Smart
Wizard to Change the Setup on page 10.
• If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network (it is not displayed in the Select
Existing Network screen), check to see if your wireless network is still up and running.
Make sure the router is turned on. If possible, move the Internet adapter closer to the
router, and click Try Again. If after repeated attempts to connect you are still seeing this
message, you might need to upgrade your router to one that provides greater wireless
range, or purchase a range extender to extend its wireless range to your location.
• If the Internet adapter LED is red, this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it
could mean that no data is being sent over the wireless link.
-First, try using your computer to access the Internet. See if the LED turns a different
color when data is sent wirelessly.
-If the wireless connection is poor, check the location of the Internet adapter and the
router. The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between
the Internet adapter and the router you are connecting to. Make sure there are no
physical obstacles between the Internet adapter and the router, and try to move the
Internet adapter closer to the router.
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A. 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.
Factory settings
Smart Wizard Enabled
Wireless Wireless communication Disabled
Wireless network name (SSID) None (you cannot connect to any wireless network until the
setup is complete)
Security Disabled
Transmission speed Auto1
1. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Actual 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.
Country/region United States (varies by region)
Operating mode 802 11a, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
Data rate Up to 300 Mbps
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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
ranges – 2.4GHz
2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz (CCK and OFDM Modulation)
Operating frequency
ranges – 5 GHz
FCC
5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US)
5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)
5.47–5.725 GHz (DFS band) 5600–5650 MHz is disabled and
unavailable for use
CE (Europe ETSI):
5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI)
5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)
5.47–5.725 GHz (DFS band)
Power 5V 1A
Emissions FCC, CE
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45
Operating environment Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C
Encryption WPA2, WPA, WEP
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B
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
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.
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 according to
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 is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements
SAR Statement
The NETGEAR WNCE3001 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This WNCE3001 should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your
body. The WNCE3001 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has
established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed
in the host notebook computer.
For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels
is not possible. 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 device and its antenna(s) must not be
co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is going to be operated in a
5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range; it is restricted to an indoor environment only. Warning of high power radars as
primary users of bands 5252–5350 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz that could cause interference and/or damage to the
UNII device.
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RF Exposure Information
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the
requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency
waves.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la
classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
“Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur et devrait 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
[Czech]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Universal Dual Band
WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav
i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet
Adapter (WNCE3001) in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet
Adapter (WNCE3001) cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ÅëëçíéêÞ
[Greek]
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Adapter (WNCE3001) ÓÕÌÌÏÑÖÙÍÅÔÁÉ ÐÑÏÓ ÔÉÓ ÏÕÓÉÙÄÅÉÓ ÁÐÁÉÔÇÓÅÉÓ ÊÁÉ
ÔÉÓ ËÏÉÐÅÓ Ó×ÅÔÉÊÅÓ ÄÉÁÔÁÎÅÉÓ ÔÇÓ ÏÄÇÃÉÁÓ 1999/5/ÅÊ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet
Adapter (WNCE3001) est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet
Adapter (WNCE3001) è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm
fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001) v
skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish]
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter
(WNCE3001) tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.

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