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)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 English Deutsch Français Contents 1 7 13 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95135 version 1.0
)NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 English Deutsch Français Contents 1 7 13 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95135 version 1.0
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English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. Insert the Resource CD. Click I Agree to a wireless network. Click Install the Software. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. ...you are available: • The Express method, presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and allow you to connect to your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you...
English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. Insert the Resource CD. Click I Agree to a wireless network. Click Install the Software. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. ...you are available: • The Express method, presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and allow you to connect to your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you...
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...your area 2 Select your router. 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. You will be prompted to connect to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted... wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your PC. 2. Locate an available USB port...
...your area 2 Select your router. 3. Insert the wireless adapter into the USB port. You will be prompted to connect to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted... wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your PC. 2. Locate an available USB port...
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... Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection details. When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you want to make any changes or connect to a different...
... Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection details. When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you want to make any changes or connect to a different...
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... the side of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. 5 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. English Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 2. Follow the instructions to attach the...
... the side of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. 5 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. English Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 2. Follow the instructions to attach the...
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Operation is provided in the WNA1000 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš... classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has ...
Operation is provided in the WNA1000 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøísluš... classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has ...
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... 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...
... 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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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security ...Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security ...Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter ...
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... manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, August 2009
... manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Tip: This format is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, August 2009
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.... online knowledge base for the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 August 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to Print This Manual To print this feature. x v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • Scope. website...
.... online knowledge base for the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 August 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to Print This Manual To print this feature. x v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • Scope. website...
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Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. Table 1-1. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 was introduced. xi v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation.
Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. Table 1-1. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 was introduced. xi v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation.
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual xii v1.0, August 2009
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual xii v1.0, August 2009
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... case you implement wireless security to configure your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 • USB cable and adapter cradle • NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide •...
... case you implement wireless security to configure your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 • USB cable and adapter cradle • NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide •...
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Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the following link to 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 your computer meets the minimum system requirements and...
Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the following link to 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 your computer meets the minimum system requirements and...
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... do this, you want to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. 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. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. You can...
... do this, you want to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. 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. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Click Install the Software. You can...
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... connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. If not, click Install from CD...
... connected to select the destination folder for Updates. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. If not, click Install from CD...
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...; Windows Utility. Configure network manually. Configure automatically. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 1-7) 9. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to and manage your PC. Connect...
...; Windows Utility. Configure network manually. Configure automatically. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 1-7) 9. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to and manage your PC. Connect...
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... the security passphrase in your area Note: If you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you did not use Push N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your router...
... the security passphrase in your area Note: If you are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you did not use Push N' Connect, select the radio button for your settings. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your router...
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... your monitor, near the top for better reception. Your settings are saved to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Click Apply. d. Figure 1-4 3. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. Using...
... your monitor, near the top for better reception. Your settings are saved to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Click Apply. d. Figure 1-4 3. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. Using...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. After you placed the fastener. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. After you placed the fastener. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10...