Netgear WNDA3100 doesn't work

[andi15101990]

Hello!

I have a problem with my Netgear WLAN Stick (WNDA 3100). Windows 7 RC couldn't find a driver for it and the Netgear Softweare crashes after a few seconds. The program was work very well with the Public Beta. I've tested the Software Versions 1.3, 1.6, 1.7 und 2.0 RC1 by every Version is the same problem.

I hope somebody can help me.

 

[dazerc]

I have the same problem it installs fine on my windows 7 32bit laptop but when i install it on my windows 7 64bit it can't find any drivers and when i install the software it closes after 2 seconds

 

[kalti]

same

hey, i just got the windows 7 64bit rtm from the msdn subscriber downloads and same problem here.

i can install the software but cant get the driver to work

 

[zigzag3143]

hey, i just got the windows 7 64bit rtm from the msdn subscriber downloads and same problem here.

i can install the software but cant get the driver to work

Hi and welcome to seven forums

The first thing we need is your system specs (they can be put into userCP) and network setup.

Ken

 

[kalti]

oh sure ... sorry for that.

its an msi hetis barebone pc with an pentium duo cpu and 2 gb ram. 500gb hdd and the Netgear WNDA3100 USB2.0 Wlan stick.

i think its not because of my system. windows 7 says that their is no driver for the WLAN stick ... :-(
i tried driver version 1.7 from the netgear site ... software installation was sucessfull, but the driver doesn't install...

thanks for your help in advance!

 

[zigzag3143]

oh sure ... sorry for that.

its an msi hetis barebone pc with an pentium duo cpu and 2 gb ram. 500gb hdd and the Netgear WNDA3100 USB2.0 Wlan stick.

i think its not because of my system. windows 7 says that their is no driver for the WLAN stick ... :-(
i tried driver version 1.7 from the netgear site ... software installation was sucessfull, but the driver doesn't install...

thanks for your help in advance!

Have you tried either the vista driver or if none the xp driver in compatibility mode?

Also check in device manager (type device manager in search) and see if the netgear is shown and working or if shown as unknown

Ken

 

[kalti]

at the device center there is "USB 2.0 WLAN device" and when i try to update the driver he says their is no possible driver on C:\Programs\Netgear\WDNA3100\driver ...

 

[kalti]

found the same problem on netgear support forum: WNDA3100 and Windows 7 RTM - NETGEAR Forums

looks like i have to wait for a new driver release ...

 

[ryanandkevin]

Netgear WNDA3100 doesn't work (NOW IT DOES!!!)

Go here for more info: http://wnda310064bit.webs.com/

Hi guys, my brother found a little work around to get wnda3100 working on 64bit computers, it works 100%! So all credit goes to Kevin H. If you post this on another forum, give Kevin H the credit! Thanks! Or if you post it anywhere else on the internet, give Kevin H the credit!

Make sure to install wnda3100 software first without driver!
Also, this is only been tested in windows 7 64bit! Please use at your own risk, we are not responsible for anything that goes wrong, but it 100% works!

In order to do this go into device manager, and find your wlan 2.0 usb that isn't recognized in your computer! Download the files that I'll give you and manually install them! Heres how:
1. Make sure wnda3100 is plugged in
2. Go to Device Manager
3. Download these files and unzip:
mcbeaner

The files are under wnda3100 folder!
4. Right Click wlan 2.0 usb device (Something like that)
5. Then click update driver
6. Then click browse my computer for driver software
7. Then click let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
8. Choose "network adapters" for what type of device this is on the next screen
9. Then on the next screen, click have disk
10. Then click browse!
11. Go to the files you downloaded
12. Install this .inf file:
arusb_lh.inf
13. Click ok, then ok again
14. Then let the device driver install, then search for networks!
Your Done!

If I can figure out how to upload screen shots, I'll try to do that soon!

 

[Vitz]

Just posting here to say BIG thank to Kevin H. This worked great.

 

[doza73]

Go here for more info: WNDA3100 64 Bit - Home

Hi guys, my brother found a little work around to get wnda3100 working on 64bit computers, it works 100%! So all credit goes to Kevin H. If you post this on another forum, give Kevin H the credit! Thanks! Or if you post it anywhere else on the internet, give Kevin H the credit!

Make sure to install wnda3100 software first without driver!
Also, this is only been tested in windows 7 64bit! Please use at your own risk, we are not responsible for anything that goes wrong, but it 100% works!

In order to do this go into device manager, and find your wlan 2.0 usb that isn't recognized in your computer! Download the files that I'll give you and manually install them! Heres how:
1. Make sure wnda3100 is plugged in
2. Go to Device Manager
3. Download these files and unzip:
mcbeaner

The files are under wnda3100 folder!
4. Right Click wlan 2.0 usb device (Something like that)
5. Then click update driver
6. Then click browse my computer for driver software
7. Then click let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
8. Choose "network adapters" for what type of device this is on the next screen
9. Then on the next screen, click have disk
10. Then click browse!
11. Go to the files you downloaded
12. Install this .inf file:
arusb_lh.inf
13. Click ok, then ok again
14. Then let the device driver install, then search for networks!
Your Done!

If I can figure out how to upload screen shots, I'll try to do that soon!

Guys: I have tried this but the file arusb_lh.inf does not show up after I extract -- I have arusb_lh.inf1 -- & I am unbale to windows to load this file -- any suggestions

 

[ryanandkevin]

try backspacing the 1 on the end and try the procedure again

 

[Nookums]

Hello, I just signed up to this website to say THANK YOU to Kevin H. I just installed Windows 7 x64 on my pc, and the program was acting up just like OP's. I downloaded your .zip onto my laptop, put it on my external HD and put it on my desktop PC, and it was all working within a minute or two.

 

[mamaskar]

I have tried for more than one hour and this procedure above simply doesn't work on Windows7-64bit... Any other idea?

 

[holty]

THANKS Ryan and Kevin!!!!!! worked for me!

 

[SBGGrace]

I just joined these forums to say THANKS to Ryan and Kevin! I have spent a lot of time trying to get this adapter working and everything thus far fell short. I did a search on the net and found this forum. Now my adapter is working flawlessly! Good lookin' out guys!

 

[Juanimator]

Kevin H, you rock. It worked perfectly for me. Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit. THANK YOU!

 

[ehainey]

New Netgear WNDA3100 Drivers

Just wanted to let everyone know, that there is a new driver out for the WNDA3100 that works on Windows 7 64-bit systems.

WNDA3100 Software Version 3.0.0.2

Thanks Kevin, your fix got me through the last several months while Netgear got there $#it together.