Netgear N300 Wireless USB WiFi Adapter WNA3100M Key Issue Solved/Closed

Question

Hello,  I bought the Netgear N300 WNA3100M Wi-Fi adapter to use with my new PC that I purchased in December 2012. My PC doesn’t have a built-in Wi-Fi card and I am running Windows 8.  Here’s what’s happening.  I installed the software on the PC and followed the on-screen instructions. The software asks me to insert the Wi-Fi adapter into a USB port. I plug my adapter into a USB port and after a few minutes, a message appears saying that the adapter cannot be found. However, the adapter is properly inserted into the USB port, etc... So nothing works, I even downloaded the software compatible with Windows 8 from the website but it still doesn’t work with the Wi-Fi adapter. Additionally, I checked Windows Update and discovered an update for the WLAN - NETGEAR WNA3100M N300 Wireless Mini USB Adapter. So I downloaded the update, and a message appeared on the screen. The message indicates detected errors CODE ERROR 800705AA. I even restarted my PC and went back to Windows Update to download the WLAN - NETGEAR WNA3100M N300 Wireless Mini USB Adapter again and it still doesn’t work.  So I am in total panic.  Therefore, my question is the following.  If anyone has had the same problem as me, and has managed to get this Netgear N300 working under Windows 8, could you please provide me with a solution to resolve this issue???? I need it to connect all my devices to Wi-Fi via my PC.  Thank you in advance, and while waiting for a quick response, I wish you all a good Sunday.  See you soon Cédric.   Configuration: Windows 8 / Firefox 19.0

Foxy · Accepted Answer

Good evening, although it is certified for Win8, you need to install the driver in Win7 compatibility mode and then it works! Best regards. Philippe

poupougne13 · Answer

Hello...  If it's this one:   https://www.netgear.fr/error/404_Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/home/products/wireless-adapters/work-and-play/WNA3100M.aspx#two ...it doesn't seem to be intended for W8.....!  Best regards, See you later  -- "He who wants to climb a mountain starts from the bottom!" Signed: "Gillette" alias "nobody"! ;) (°!°)

kaneagle · Answer

Hello,  Try this one --> WNA3100M  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Go to Device Manager Right-click on the device Properties Details tab Provide the hardware ID number. To find the ID number, look --> here   -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

After unzipping it, did you run the correct setup.exe, the one from Netgear?  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Try to install it manually: Go to Device Manager Right-click on the device in question Search for a driver on my computer Browse Select the folder of the unzipped driver --> WNA3100M Next, etc... Restart   -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Look -->  here Yet it is clearly indicated for Windows 8: --> Software Version 1.1.0.4 (Win8 WHQLed Driver)  Check the Installation Guide.  Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

Go to the unzipped driver folder: Launch the Macrovision setup and then launch the Netgear setup.  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

kaneagle · Answer

The driver of the --> message 2   -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst

kaneagle · Answer

WNA3100M_V1.1.0.4_DriverOnlySetup.exe  -- Human beings are at their best when things are at their worst.

dépannage-pc · Answer

Hello, I have the same USB key and I tried it for you on three different PCs:  1st PC with XP: everything works  2nd PC with Vista: everything works too  3rd PC with Windows 8 and well, the same problem as you Cédric  so ultimately the key is not compatible with Windows 8.

dépannage-pc · Answer

Oops I forgot Windows 7 everything works too.

Manobie · Answer

Hello everyone,  Following the same issue with the key not being recognized during installation with Win 8, here’s how I solved the problem after trying various drivers and compatibility modes.  With your PC connected to the internet via a wired connection, insert the key into a USB port.  Go to the device manager, and there you should see the name of the key WNA3100m with a yellow triangle.  Double-click on it to open the properties  Go to the driver tab and click on update driver.   Then click on search for a driver automatically.  The driver installation will proceed.  Once the installation is complete, you just need to connect to your network by clicking on the network icon in the bottom right of the PC.  Here’s my experience in case it helps some of you.

sanackas · Answer

Hi, I just saw (a bit late)... For those who still have it in the back of a drawer, it's a RTL8192CU chipset. To install it, you need to download and install the driver & software package available here:  http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8192CU  Make sure to select the one for RTL8192CU!!! Works for win8 & 8.1

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