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... you to connect to your wireless network. If you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you are connected to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide...
... you to connect to your wireless network. If you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you are connected to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide...
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...harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of .... If this document without notice. NETGEAR, INC. 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. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard...
...harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of .... If this document without notice. NETGEAR, INC. 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. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard...
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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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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. This method is explained 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 the parts are two methods that you implement wireless security to...
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. This method is explained 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 the parts are two methods that you implement wireless security to...
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... installation files to complete the installation of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements...
... installation files to complete the installation of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements...
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... not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. However, if the walls are constructed with custom setup: 1. Click Install the Software. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide.
... not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. However, if the walls are constructed with custom setup: 1. Click Install the Software. Installation with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide.
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... your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to a wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter...
... your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to a wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter...
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... on the desktop and in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your wireless link. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of the screen shows details...
... on the desktop and in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of your wireless link. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of the screen shows details...
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... following table describes the colors and conditions indicated. 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. moving to the...
... following table describes the colors and conditions indicated. 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. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. moving to the...
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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 power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for any profiles that you want to save. Removing the WNA1000 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Write down the settings...
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 power save mode (default from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for any profiles that you want to save. Removing the WNA1000 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in .exe). 6. Write down the settings...
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... the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. Viewing Wireless Networks in this is the case, and you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in...WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). T. 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...
... the Networks tab to view all available wireless networks in your area. Viewing Wireless Networks in this is the case, and you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in...WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). T. 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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... on the Network tab at any time to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. Close the window. Use the icon to a wireless network. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. View networks and join a network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address...
... on the Network tab at any time to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. Close the window. Use the icon to a wireless network. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. View networks and join a network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 2-5. • PIN entry. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or ...routers provide a push button. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-1). • Starting with ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 2-5. • PIN entry. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or ...routers provide a push button. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in to the router or access point, then follow the router or access point's prompts to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-1). • Starting with ...
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... example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. For help setting up...Hoc mode. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, August 2009 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192....
... example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource CD. For help setting up...Hoc mode. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, August 2009 Note: If you want to exchange files directly between them. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to open the Smart Wizard. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192....
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a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. c. Click Apply. 3. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. Click Apply, then click Close to exit ... return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Figure 2-9 b. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. b. Save your peer devices with the ping program: a. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. In the Profile field, type the name of...
a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. c. Click Apply. 3. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in a profile. Click Apply, then click Close to exit ... return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Figure 2-9 b. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. b. Save your peer devices with the ping program: a. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. a. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. In the Profile field, type the name of...
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...tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking...network type. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available 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 address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Select the Computer-to Reply. The Ad Hoc...
...tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. Starting a Computer-to "Internet Networking...network type. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available 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 address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Select the Computer-to Reply. The Ad Hoc...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to do so. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to fail. ...packet size that is the maximum packet size used to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your wireless adapter, you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Change them only if you must be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to do so. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have administrator rights to fail. ...packet size that is the maximum packet size used to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your wireless adapter, you reduce the chance of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed...
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... Figure 3-1 on page 3-3 shows a home network that you use. The PC connected through the router to determine what other wireless networks are : - Try to use of the links in this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, August 2009...use highspeed technologies for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of network connections depends on the server. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of ...
... Figure 3-1 on page 3-3 shows a home network that you use. The PC connected through the router to determine what other wireless networks are : - Try to use of the links in this example would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, August 2009...use highspeed technologies for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of network connections depends on the server. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of ...
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... Wireless Network" on your system if one is available. 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... connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in Chapter 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 4-1. Also, refer to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips...
... Wireless Network" on your system if one is available. 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... connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Basic Setup" in Chapter 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Table 4-1. Also, refer to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. or 128- chance to save If you change to the Internet. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the Status Bar shows that the access point is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. See the link to the Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. or 128- chance to save If you change to the Internet. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the Status Bar shows that the access point is only 54 Mbps or only 14 Mbps. See the link to the Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network...