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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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... • 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 choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and ...display, browse the files on your PC and connect your program features, allowing for Updates. Insert the Resource CD. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or...
... • 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 choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and ...display, browse the files on your PC and connect your program features, allowing for Updates. Insert the Resource CD. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or...
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... Wizard screen if you want to make any changes or connect to this profile. You are then saved to a different wireless network. A Profile name is automatically generated and your connection. Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you can take up to a minute to...
... Wizard screen if you want to make any changes or connect to this profile. You are then saved to a different wireless network. A Profile name is automatically generated and your connection. Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you can take up to a minute to...
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...complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...237;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNA1000 has been tested for this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for exposure to radio frequency waves.
...complies with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for this manual. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoven...237;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNA1000 has been tested for this device must follow operation instruction as set forth for exposure to radio frequency waves.
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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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...following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. Tip: This format is used to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ix v1.0, August 2009 The..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
...following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. Tip: This format is used to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. ix v1.0, August 2009 The..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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.... website at a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is written 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...
.... website at a time •A button that displays the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is written 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...
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The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 was introduced. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. Table 1-1. Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. xi v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc.
The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 was introduced. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. Table 1-1. Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. xi v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc.
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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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... 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 • Resource CD, including: - 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...
... 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 • Resource CD, including: - 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...
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... compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Go to the following link to complete the installation of the WNA1000 driver software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What...
... compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can connect over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Go to the following link to complete the installation of the WNA1000 driver software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What...
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... will not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Configure wireless settings for your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - If you choose to do this, you can communicate...
... will not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install the Smart Wizard. • CustominstallationwiththeSmartWizard.SelecteitherConfigureManuallyorConfigure Automatically. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Configure wireless settings for your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - If you choose to do this, you can communicate...
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Figure 1-2 7. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. If not, click Install from CD. 4. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Browse to select the destination folder for your...
Figure 1-2 7. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. If not, click Install from CD. 4. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Browse to select the destination folder for your...
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... about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Connect 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 automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Configure network manually. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual -
... about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Connect 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 automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Configure network manually. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual -
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b. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. a. If ...your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in the Passphrase field. If you do not select a profile name, your wireless network has implemented security, and you did not use WPS to create a secure connection, leavetheradiobuttonselected,andclickNexttocontinue.FollowtheSmartWizard steps to use...
b. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. a. If ...your area Figure 1-3 No WPS-capable networks in the Passphrase field. If you do not select a profile name, your wireless network has implemented security, and you did not use WPS to create a secure connection, leavetheradiobuttonselected,andclickNexttocontinue.FollowtheSmartWizard steps to use...
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... your monitor, near the top for better reception. It can use the USB cable to the adapter and the computer. 1-7 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-4 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 2. Your settings are saved to a computer monitor...
... your monitor, near the top for better reception. It can use the USB cable to the adapter and the computer. 1-7 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-4 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to extend the range of the plastic cradle. 2. Your settings are saved to a computer monitor...
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Clicking on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. It is color coded to show the status of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on the Windows task bar...
Clicking on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 The LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. It is color coded to show the status of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on the Windows task bar...
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... colors and conditions indicated. If you right-click the WNA1000 icon in the system tray, you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless link is better. The following figure. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system...
... colors and conditions indicated. If you right-click the WNA1000 icon in the system tray, you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless link is better. The following figure. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system...
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.... The status bar is a problem with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Router. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates...
.... The status bar is a problem with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Router. Usually, you have joined. • A closed lock indicates...
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... Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and...
... Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Download the upgrade from your computer, and...