NETGEAR - N300 N USB Adapter - Black
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Features
Complies with 802.11n standards
Backward compatible with 802.11b/g.
Up to 300 Mbps speed
For fast data transfer.
2.4GHz wireless operating frequency
For a reliable connection.
Access the Internet
Check your e-mail, chat online, share files and more.
Connects directly to a USB port
For easy installation.
Supports WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WEP security
To protect your data.
Smart Wizard setup
For easy installation.
Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed300 megabits per second
- Wi-Fi RangeSmall to medium homes
- Wireless StandardAC
- Adapter TypeWireless
- Form FactorUSB
- Frequency2.4GHz Digital
- USB GenerationUSB 3.0
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 5
General
- Product NameN300 N USB Adapter
- BrandNETGEAR
- Model NumberWNA3100-100ENS
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Security
- Data EncryptionNo
Network
- Quality Of Service (QoS) Traffic PrioritizationNo
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s)Wireless-N
- Attached AntennaYes
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 5
Ports
- Number Of Ports0
Compatibility
- System RequirementsPC: Intel® Pentium® 300MHz-compatible processor or higher; Windows XP, Vista or 7; available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
Dimension
- Product Height3.1 inches
- Product Length0.4 inches
- Product Width0.9 inches
- Product Weight0.88 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC606449067774
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2752 reviews
(2,752 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the N300 N USB Adapter's easy setup, affordable price, and wireless capabilities. Many users appreciate how simple it is to get the adapter up and running, with one customer saying, "Easy setup and works great!" The adapter's budget-friendly price point is another highlight, with a customer noting, "Awesome price and works great." Customers also praise the adapter's wireless connectivity, with one user saying, "after that the wireless works great."
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for multi-purpose uses
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I finally got the wireless adapter connected, it worked great and still continue to work great.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Netgear N300 WiFi USB Adapter (WNA3100)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This adapter has worked right from day one without issues, connected to my cable modem and has not drop signal at all. connects faster then my Ethernet connection (wired), just installed the stand alone driver in windows plugged it in and installed perfect. range seems strong I have the router in basement I am using it first floor ranch house, there is interference with signal but doesn't seem to affect the adapter shows signal as excellent 2.4 GHZ band about 140mb speed, its capable of 300mbs speed but my wireless router is limited. would buy again, but probably the 5ghz model so I could get full speed from my router.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thanks to Windows 10 being a pain with laptops like mine, my wifi card failed (thanks Microsoft). I went to Best Buy and the Geek Squad worked to solve the problem for an hour. Finally they said I can just buy the Netgear USB adapter for $30 instead of buying a new laptop. They really saved me because I do not know anything about computers and would have just bought a new one if recommended. It works perfectly now.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice little wifi adapter for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter needed a wifi adapter for her computer. I did zero research, just showed up at Best Buy and bought the cheapest one! This works great! It even came with an extender USB cable and "mount". Her room is nearly the furthest from the wifi router and it still produced three out of five bars. Works great and easily worth the money. No issues installing. Run the CD installer, then plug in the USB adapter. Done. Works.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This USB adapter works well and has great range. The only negative is that it may be a little bulky to fit in between two other USB's plugged in. I had to rearrange them in the back of the computer. Not a big deal, but the manufacturer could have made it a bit more slim. The software it comes with is good, but I just let windows find the correct driver and I use windows to control networks.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:SpeedCons mentioned:Compatibility
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good I guess?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.*DISCLAIMER* I'm using the Windows 10 Preview OS, it has many bugs still. One of those bugs seems to be USB wireless adapters because I've used 2 different ones now and they both had the same problem. After a while (about and hour) the wireless adapter is unable to connect to any network. Although when it did connect the speed and stability of the connection are very good, even through 3 walls.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Range
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This little device has excellent range and speed. It works flawlessly and was very easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does the job, and does it well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed a WiFi card for my mother's desktop. To be honest, I only got this because it was the cheapest thing at the nearest Best Buy location. Still, I was pleasantly surprised how fast it was. Beats the reception on the old PCI card we had before, and this even comes with a little extension cord + cradle so that you can put the actual received further away from the PC and closer to the router. All in all pretty happy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWould this work on windows 8.1?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer This works for me on Windows 8.1.
Answered by codr
Q: Questiondoes it matter what kind of internet company you have or the router?
Asked by blake.
- A:Answer Not about your internet provider.It allows a wifi connection so you dont have to connect ethernet connection to your device from your router acroos the room or another part of your home.
Answered by kla54
Q: Questioncompatible with windows 10.
Asked by Gawg.
- A:Answer I have Windows 10 and it is working great.
Answered by TennesseeQueen
Q: QuestionDoes this establish a wifi connection or do you need internet to use it? Also, does it work on Windows 10?
Asked by Sierra.
- A:Answer It does work with Windows 10. It doesn't supply its own internet, it's used to connect to a router if you are using a computer that isn't capable of connecting to wifi on its own.
Answered by govols12
Q: QuestionWill this work on old Desktop Computer?Does this USB work on old Desktop Computer (Windows Vista) that doesn't have wirless? We have a wireless router that's clear across the house for our laptop computer, but router is too far to hook up to the Desktop PC.
Asked by Jude.
- A:Answer Hi, my son used the N300 wireless N-USB adapter to turn my desktop PC into a wireless PC. It was quick and easy just follow setup directions. Well worth the $40.00. It's small enough to put just behind my monitor so I can see the little blue light and make sure it's connecting. There is a a slight delay in opening pages etc but it's ok for me as long as I have my desktop PC working. So give it a try, and if you're not happy write a review of why you're not happy with it.
Answered by Mpernbfe
Q: QuestionHow large is the connection radius?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Connection radius all depends on what wireless router you have, location of the router in respect to location you are attempting to connect, room/house construction, and many other variables. No one could give a specific distance that would be accurate for your application. We use this in a corner room on the second story. Our router is in a central location on the main floor. Our house has 2x6 wall construction and there is a total of three walls and the ceiling/floor between them. The connection for us is outstanding. For us this works much better than the built in wi-fi card in my son's computer (4 year old HP).
Answered by DL220
Q: QuestionCan this be used to convert a USB Brother Multifunction printer to wireless?
Asked by Keith.
- A:Answer Simply put, no. You could make your usb printer available on the network but it's a real pain and if you're asking the question you don't want to go there. Get a wireless printer.
Answered by cyberjnke
Q: QuestionCould I game with this?I don't know much about computers, but I do like to do some gaming. Would this be able to support that?
Asked by Dave.
- A:Answer Yes, be warned when playing multiplayer games. This can go off for a couple seconds which will make it annoying for hardcore gamers
Answered by Danni