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... install and manage your wireless network. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click I Agree to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Express automatically detects and configures your PC to a wireless network. Click Next. 1 English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This...
... install and manage your wireless network. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click I Agree to an access point or wireless router. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Express automatically detects and configures your PC to a wireless network. Click Next. 1 English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This...
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...Setup). Follow the Smart Wizard steps to enter your passphrase. Select your wireless network name from your router. 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If...to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your program features will be configured automatically. Click Next. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi...
...Setup). Follow the Smart Wizard steps to enter your passphrase. Select your wireless network name from your router. 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If...to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your program features will be configured automatically. Click Next. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi...
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...Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. If this document without notice. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.... for assistance ii v1.0, August 2009 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications ...
...Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. If this document without notice. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.... for assistance ii v1.0, August 2009 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with the specifications ...
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... and Range Guidelines 2 Installation with Custom Setup 3 Installing the Software and Adapter 3 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Using the USB Adapter Cradle 6 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 8 WNA1000 Icon ...8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 10 Removing the WNA1000 Software 10 Upgrading the WNA1000 Software 11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 1 Joining a Network ...2 Using Push...
... and Range Guidelines 2 Installation with Custom Setup 3 Installing the Software and Adapter 3 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Using the USB Adapter Cradle 6 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 8 WNA1000 Icon ...8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 10 Removing the WNA1000 Software 10 Upgrading the WNA1000 Software 11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 1 Joining a Network ...2 Using Push...
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.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum...
.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum...
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... settings in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Save your area. - Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such...
... settings in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Save your area. - Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such...
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... Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Figure 1-2 7. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to the Internet, click Check for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Browse to select the destination...
... Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Figure 1-2 7. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to the Internet, click Check for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Browse to select the destination...
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... information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 1-5. Connect the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on page 1-7) 9. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure automatically. Connect to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - You can use...
... information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 1-5. Connect the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on page 1-7) 9. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure automatically. Connect to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - You can use...
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... 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on ... the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in the right on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4.
... 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on ... the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in the right on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4.
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... instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 5. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the wireless link, as described in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. •...
... instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 5. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the wireless link, as described in .exe). 6. To install an upgrade, follow these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. •...
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...Express Setup Type, or use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your network. If many networks use the same ...software. T. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless...
...Express Setup Type, or use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). You can use the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your network. If many networks use the same ...software. T. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless...
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.... In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network - The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS ... Note: Make sure that you use . The type of the information is used. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 This is...
.... In such cases, the SSID field is blank even though the rest of wireless network - The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS ... Note: Make sure that you use . The type of the information is used. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 This is...
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... Wizard Status Bar" on -screen button in the package and on page 2-5. • PIN entry. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. See...
... Wizard Status Bar" on -screen button in the package and on page 2-5. • PIN entry. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. See...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking ... Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your computers.See the link to "Internet Networking ... Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. To create an Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter...
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...Ad Hoc) network type. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-11 4. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to ... accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note: for your computers. See the link to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
...Ad Hoc) network type. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-11 4. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to ... accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note: for your computers. See the link to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
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... the Save Profile button. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in the access point. a. All the configuration settings...
... the Save Profile button. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. Use the icon to "Wireless Communications:" in the access point. a. All the configuration settings...
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Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to the USB port in your computer. a. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to ...field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. a. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 The Settings tab displays. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below ...
Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. Use the icon to the USB port in your computer. a. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to ...field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. a. In the Security section, select WEP. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 The Settings tab displays. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below ...
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... a Network" on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to solve common problems you selected the correct router. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is available. This can...
... a Network" on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Use the following information to solve common problems you selected the correct router. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is available. This can...
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...to the Internet. or 128- The connection status in Chapter B. 3. See "Removing the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in the system tray. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to the Internet. This could be removed....computers on your PC, the throughput is WPA-PSK protected, you close the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing...
...to the Internet. or 128- The connection status in Chapter B. 3. See "Removing the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in the system tray. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to the Internet. This could be removed....computers on your PC, the throughput is WPA-PSK protected, you close the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing...
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... the wireless-N USB adapter. 4-3 v1.0, August 2009 Then check the IP address in the About page. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to open the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and...
... the wireless-N USB adapter. 4-3 v1.0, August 2009 Then check the IP address in the About page. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to open the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and...