Gift Returns: If your item was a gift and you’d like to return it, the return process is the same as above please note that the refund will be issued to the original form of payment.įor return information or to initiate a return, please visit the Online Return Center. No pricing will be displayed in or on the package. Orders sent as gifts will include your gift message. Refunds or replacements will NOT be issued for lost or missing packages. The shipment is under customer ownership after it leaves the NETGEAR warehouse. Customers are responsible for tracking the package and being available to receive the shipment. NETGEAR highly recommends that you use FedEx Delivery Manager or USPS Informed Delivery to track your shipment and receive delivery notifications. Click View next to the order number to see the detailed order status.Hover over the person icon next to the shopping cart icon and select Track Order.Enter your account information and click NETGEAR Sign In.Estimated delivery dates are noted during check out. Shipping days are Monday through Friday and include processing times. This includes free shipping for all items with no minimum order value required. Items may be shipped and delivered at different times. You may get more than one tracking number if your order contains more than one item. You will receive a tracking number after your order is processed and ready to ship. Update drivers using the largest database. Occasionally, during large promotional events and the holidays, more time may be required to validate and ship your order, causing a delay. Get the latest official NETGEAR Wireless N-300 USB Adapter WNA3100 network adapter drivers for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, or 7. We strive to ship the complete order for your convenience, but to ensure you get your order on time, the items may be separated. If your order contains more than one item, you may get more than one tracking number. We do not ship internationally or to US Territories (Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Canada and beyond). PO BOX and APO/FPO can be shipped via USPS Ground only. This will also prove useful when the device is used outside of the home, e.g., at a public hotspot.We ship to most locations within the United States (50 states as well as to Military (APO/FPO) addresses. Try using this extension cable to orient your adapter to the position in which you receive the best signal. The adapter will work like an antenna in that its position can affect the signal it receives. Using a special USB cable that may be provided with your adapter, you can adjust the position of your adapter. Note: This may affect your device battery life.
Under the Advanced tab, you'll see an option to adjust the transmit power. Within, search for your wireless USB adapter, right click on it, and select Properties. Simply head to the Control Panel and enter the Device Manager. Use Windows to increase the power that is being sent to your wireless adapter. If your router is inside a cabinet or otherwise obstructed, or if there are significant obstacles between the router and the device you are using with the adapter, try moving these obstructions to improve your signal strength.
Make sure your router is configured to use the correct security encryption so that you can maximize the speed your router is capable of. Security encryption of a wireless network greatly affects the speed of the connection. You can search the NETGEAR support site for your model and the proper software needed.Ĭheck the wireless security encryption of your router. Some adapters, depending on the OS used, will also have special drivers - an example would be the A6100 or A6200 when using Windows 8 or 8.1. Make sure your extender is running the latest NETGEAR firmware as this will ensure the best performance and reliability. A NETGEAR wireless extender, such as the WN1000RP for light use, or the EX6200 for the longest range and heaviest use, can provide a stronger connection at longer distances than connecting directly to the main router Wi-Fi.Ĭheck for the latest updates and drivers. If you are trying to cover a longer distance, the USB adapter may not provide the desired signal strength. The configuration of your room and the location of the router being different in every setup, will result in a different spot for each setup. Sometimes, moving closer to the main router, or changing your position in the room can affect signal strength and wireless speeds. To troubleshoot the speed of your NETGEAR USB wireless adapter:Īdjust the location of the adapter relative to the router. There are many factors that can affect the speeds of USB wireless adapters, but there are also several solutions that can be effective depending on the initial situation. While using a NETGEAR USB wireless adapter, such as the A6100, A6200, or WNDA4100, the speed and range are not to the level needed for optimal use.