I didn't want to open my case, so I got a USB adapter instead. So now I *HAVE* to do something about this lack of connection. My wife finally demanded that I move my computer from the living room floor, where I could get a good signal, back to the bedroom. The connection used to be just fine but now it was like computing from a Faraday cage.
This small, easy-to-install wall-plug WiFi range extender also creates new WiFi connectivity for up to 1 wired device like a Smart TV, Blu-ray player or game console. NETGEAR Move around with your mobile devices and keep them connected by giving your existing WiFi coverage a boost. Should've spent that last $30 because it must have gotten ker-zapped too, because the connection to the wireless router was spotty. ./home/wifi/range-extenders/wn3000rp/ WN3000RP. Overall Review: I upgraded my computer with all-new parts, except for the wireless NIC. Be sure to have the number of your Know-It-All nephew Ralston(tm) handy just in case you're doing something similar to what I did. And that isn't to say it topped out, that's just what I happened to be getting.Ĭons: The only thing I can think of is that the instructions for installation consist of pictures and arrows, with no verbose instructions. The router is about 25 feet away with a wall in between and I'm getting speeds up to 2 MB/s. It came, I opened it, I put in the enclosed CD and let it chew, it restarted my computer, I plugged it in, disabled the card that I had (story to follow), entered the password for my router/firewall and POOF! I was connected. Backward-Compatibleīackward-compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps and 802.11b products at 11Mbps, the N300 Micro Wireless USB Adapter can connect to older wireless networks and hotspots as well as newer 802.11n networks and wireless-N devices that offer increased range and speed. WEP and WPA/WPA2 security protocols and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) let you configure and secure your connection. Get wireless speeds ideal for surfing, emailing and instant messaging – up to 300Mbps.* Simple Security
Simply insert the setup CD, run the software setup and plug the adapter into a USB port on your computer, and you’re ready to connect to the Internet from anywhere in your home. Easy SetupĬonnect your computer to your modem or router without any cables. It's so small you can easily leave it connected to your computer. The compact design of the N300 Micro Wireless USB Adapter makes it easy to connect to your laptop or netbook and go.
exe file with Windows_Standalone in the name to install the standalone driver.OVERVIEW Connect your netbook or laptop to your wireless network. exe file with Windows in the name to install NETGEAR genie, or double-click the. Browse your PC for the extracted installation files.Follow the prompts to extract the installation files.
zip file name starts with your WiFi USB adapter’s model number. zip file that you downloaded from the NETGEAR Download Center.
To install the NETGEAR WiFi USB adapter software or standalone driver on Microsoft Windows with downloaded software:
For more information, see Does Microsoft Windows automatically install NETGEAR network adapters?
Because NETGEAR does not have access to and cannot provide support for built-in Windows drivers, we recommend that you install the official NETGEAR drivers for your WiFi USB adapter. If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 7 or newer, Windows might automatically install drivers for your adapter when you plug it in. If you have prior experience with PC networking and prefer to manage your WiFi devices and connections through Windows, you can install the standalone driver without NETGEAR genie. If you are not very comfortable with PC networking, we recommend that you install the NETGEAR genie WiFi adapter software for easier setup. You must install the NETGEAR genie WiFi adapter software or a standalone driver to use your NETGEAR WiFi USB adapter on your Microsoft Windows PC.