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...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 choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install ...and manage your program features, allowing for Updates. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide ...
...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 choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install ...and manage your program features, allowing for Updates. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide ...
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...installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to an ... and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto...
...installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with faster expert technical support and timely notices of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to an ... and software upgrades. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto...
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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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... There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. This manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to return the product for custom installation of...
... There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. This manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to return the product for custom installation of...
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...; 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, August 2009 Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to install the hot fix: http://www.... of the WNA1000 driver software. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual ...
...; 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, August 2009 Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to install the hot fix: http://www.... of the WNA1000 driver software. If your wireless-N USB adapter. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Note: The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is 480 Mbps. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual ...
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... only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wirelessN USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network. You can specify where the files are installed. However, if the walls are between the devices. Configure wireless settings for your wireless network settings... if such materials are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. You can communicate through walls. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. If you choose...
... only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wirelessN USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network. You can specify where the files are installed. However, if the walls are between the devices. Configure wireless settings for your wireless network settings... if such materials are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. You can communicate through walls. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. If you choose...
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... the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 1-5. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Configure automatically. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to the USB port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
... the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 1-5. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Configure automatically. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to the USB port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
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... appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. 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...
... appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task bar. 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...
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.... Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is lost. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Check your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to any other wireless node. Move to a better location, such as...
.... Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is lost. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Check your configuration, or try other wireless has no connection to any other wireless node. Move to a better location, such as...
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... following table. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. 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 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. • Select...
... following table. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 4. 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 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. • Select...
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...wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status bar shows your area. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can use the Networks tab to sort. If many networks use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000...the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in Your Area You can click a column heading to view all available wireless networks in your network connection and Internet connection. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Then use the ...
...wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. he status bar shows your area. Click the Networks tab to display the following screen: You can use the Networks tab to sort. If many networks use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000...the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in Your Area You can click a column heading to view all available wireless networks in your network connection and Internet connection. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Then use the ...
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...access point supports WPS. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks... example, if a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) ...
...access point supports WPS. The signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this information. Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-toComputer (Ad Hoc) Display online help. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks... example, if a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) ...
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...(see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the router or access point. Log in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use either a push button or...dome on the access point or router, or click an on-screen button in the package and on the Resource CD. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a ...
...(see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the router or access point. Log in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Use the router or access point's Personal Identification number (PIN), or use either a push button or...dome on the access point or router, or click an on-screen button in the package and on the Resource CD. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a ...
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... use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Note: If you want to "Internet .... Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. 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 your computers.See the...
... use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status. Note: If you want to "Internet .... Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. 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 your computers.See the...
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... to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. a. Restart the computers. 5. Enter the network settings. d. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. b. b. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t... for the network type. a. Figure 2-9 b. Save your peer devices with the ping program: a. Configure the computer network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. v1.0, August 2009 2-11 c. b.
... to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. a. Restart the computers. 5. Enter the network settings. d. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. b. b. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with 192.168.0.1 as its IP address, type: ping -t... for the network type. a. Figure 2-9 b. Save your peer devices with the ping program: a. Configure the computer network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. v1.0, August 2009 2-11 c. b.
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 Otherwise, this point the connection is not .... Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. 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 the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 Otherwise, this point the connection is not .... Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. 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 the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP...
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... 2-16 • 2.4GHz Preamble. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to fail. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your...
... 2-16 • 2.4GHz Preamble. A Long setting might give slightly better performance. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to fail. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Use a scanning utility to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type of the Powerline HD connection. Place wireless... through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to large files on page 3-3 shows a home network that you use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be sufficient for extremely fast ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Computers and fax machines (no closer than 6 feet) - Use a scanning utility to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type of the Powerline HD connection. Place wireless... through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to large files on page 3-3 shows a home network that you use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would be sufficient for extremely fast ...
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... Use the following information to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your system if one is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Table 4-1. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error during installation. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to solve...
... Use the following information to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your system if one is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Table 4-1. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error during installation. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to solve...
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... router's Internet connection. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. See "Removing the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter B. 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. The router is available, and there is good signal strength. • If ... the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to the Internet. Make sure that the access point is WPA-PSK protected, you the settings. See the link to the Internet. or 128- The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access ...
... router's Internet connection. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save the changes. See "Removing the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in Chapter B. 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. The router is available, and there is good signal strength. • If ... the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to the Internet. Make sure that the access point is WPA-PSK protected, you the settings. See the link to the Internet. or 128- The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access ...