NETGEAR - N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter - Black

Name: NETGEAR - N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter - Black
Brand: NETGEAR
SKU: 4962089
Rating: 4.5 (959 reviews)

Model: WNDA4100

SKU: 4962089

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Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 900 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wi-Fi Range: Medium to Large Homes (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Form Factor: Plug in (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Frequency: 2.4GHz Digital (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
General
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: WNDA4100
- Product Name: N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
- Color: Black
Security
- Data Encryption: false
Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-N (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Attached Antenna: false
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
Ports
- Number Of Ports: 0
Compatibility
- System Requirements: Intel® Pentium® class PC; Available USB 1.1, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port; Microsoft® Windows® 7, XP, Vista®: (32/64-bit (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.5 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 3.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 606449081619

Connect your computer to a wireless network with this NETGEAR N900 WNDA4100 USB adapter that complies with 802.11a/b/g/n wireless standards and features dual-band capability for enhanced connectivity with reduced interference.

Complies with 802.11a/b/g/n standards: For an easy connection to a wireless network.
Up to 450 + 450 Mbps data transfer speeds: To deliver enhanced performance when streaming videos, downloading content or gaming online.
Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless operating frequency: For reduced interference and improved signal clarity.
WPA and WPA2-PSK security: Helps keep your data private.
Push 'N' Connect with WPS: Provides a secured Internet connection at the touch of a button. NETGEAR Genie software offers easy control to manage, monitor and repair home networks.
Complies with 802.11a/b/g/n standards: For an easy connection to a wireless network.
Up to 450 + 450 Mbps data transfer speeds: To deliver enhanced performance when streaming videos, downloading content or gaming online.
Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless operating frequency: For reduced interference and improved signal clarity.
WPA and WPA2-PSK security: Helps keep your data private.
Push 'N' Connect with WPS: Provides a secured Internet connection at the touch of a button. NETGEAR Genie software offers easy control to manage, monitor and repair home networks.

Whats Included

NETGEAR N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
USB cable with cradle
NETGEAR Genie installation CD
Owner's manual
NETGEAR N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter
USB cable with cradle
NETGEAR Genie installation CD
Owner's manual

Q: Does this work with Windows 10?

A: It does and very well.

Q: i have a mac desktop genie cd was ejected is there software for the mac

A: You will need contact apple not sure

Q: Will this work with a Samsung tv

A: No it has a installation disc

Q: Does this work with Windows XP?

A: This item will work with XP.

Q: Xbox One

A: It will. I have tried this on my Xbox One and it does work

Q: Is this adapter Linux and OpenElec compatible?

A: It is super linux compatible, as long as you have a recent version of linux. Compatibility with this device has been included since kernel version 3.12 (see https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Netgear_WNDA4100 ) I use it with Ubuntu 14.04 and didn't have to set anything up at all, just plugged it in. I haven't tested it with OpenElec, but in theory it should work just the same as long as it is based on kernel version 3.12 or later. I looked on the OpenELEC web site and found that version 4.1 & version 4.2 are based on kernel version 3.16, so I'd be very surprised if this didn't work right out of the box for you.

Q: Does this work with AT&T U-verse WiFi and Dish TV Receiver? Is there a plug that can connect to the DISH Receive and the USB?

A: We have Uverse, so this works with it. It uses a USB plug and plugs into any USB port on your computer.

Q: will it work with neatgear n600 router, windows 8.1

A: undefined

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the N900 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter's ease of use, impressive performance, and reliable connection. Many appreciate its strong signal and wide range, even without an external antenna. While some users noted the adapter's size and occasional compatibility issues, the positive feedback on ease of installation and performance outweighs these concerns. The adapter is also praised for its reasonable price.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Installed it in PC in my palapa
It works very well for streaming videos and music! Before, I had problems with my wifi reach. Now, Netgear N900 Dual band has done a good job on a PC that I use about 100 feet away from my wifi! I love this product and highly recommend it to everyone that has a PC that does not have wifi capability!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by Trevi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great wireless upload and download speeds
I switched from DSL to FIOS recently. My computer was hardwired to my DSL router, but due to cabling issues the FIOS router had to be installed in a different location, downstairs and at the other end of my house. The Verizon tech told me that I wouldn't be able to get the FIOS speeds I was paying for if I had to use wireless access (as opposed to being hardwired), and he suggested adding a new jack upstairs (which would have cost $$$). I decided to try this Netgear wi-fi USB adapter first. It was extremely easy to set up (just run CD, plug in and go) and it even comes with a cable and adapter that lets you extend the range of the device. The only problem you might run into is if the USB ports on your computer are really close together and if you already have other devices installed, it can be hard to squeeze this in next to them. I did some speed testing after I installed this and I got speeds that are really close to the levels I am paying for (and when I mean close, I mean I'm only a few Mbps off of both my max upload and download speeds). I'm really happy so far, and this has exceeded my expectations!
Posted 11 years ago by SBear
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great adapter, horrible setup software
Let me begin by saying that this device is now working great - I use this to connect my main computer to the wireless network in the house for connectivity to my Wi-Fi printing network (yeah, too many printers). I have a main color laser printer connected up via ethernet to the home network for me to use, and 2 other printers (1 color inkjet and 1 b&w laser) for everyone else in the family to use. Now, I purchased this adapter because my old one was simply that - old. It worked, but was connecting at 72mbps. I purchased this one after reading about the various other models Netgear had available (and Best Buy had them all out and clearly showing on the shelf); I decided on this one over the others due to speed. The setup software CD included with the adapter was a joke. It asked me if I wanted to skip the CD and download the latest from the web - which I decided would be better - and then failed to do anything. I then attempted to install the software again without the update; the setup CD installed the driver files...and failed to find the adapter when I plugged it in. I completely uninstalled and re-installed again and same issue. I went to the website and - Lo and Behold! - you have to download their latest device driver for Windows 10. OK, setup CD is now worthless to me anyway, so I threw it out. I downloaded the Windows 10 driver from the web and followed all the prompts...and it failed to find my adapter when I plugged it in. Now, Netgear has a great reputation for having some great basic devices, so I was about 99% certain that the adapter was fine. But there is always that 1% that makes you wonder if you are just spinning your wheels. So how did I resolve this? I went into the Devices and Printers and noticed that I had some unknown device that was listed as something like Microsoft Router Device or something or other (it said something network-related, but nothing denoting Netgear or Wi-Fi adapter or anything remotely related to what it really was). I went into its device configuration, attempted to tell it to use a better driver...dug the stupid CD out of the trash, and when it scanned the CD for the driver, it found 2 - the initial one that was auto-installed as default that was NOT the Netgear driver, and the actual Netgear driver. I pointed it at the Netgear driver and my adapter was found and started working. Something that should have normally taken me 3 minutes from start to finish (counting removing the adapter from the packaging), instead took me almost 20 minutes. And while that may not seem like a lot of time to some, I was more than I wanted to spend setting up a device that should have been plug-and-play for Windows 10 (which I think it technically was trying to do but the software got in the way).
Posted 10 years ago by inogengames