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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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... to install and manage your PC to an access point or wireless router. Insert the Resource CD. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to a wireless network. These setup instructions assume that you will show you choose...Check screen displays. 3. Express automatically detects and configures your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click Next. 1 From...
... to install and manage your PC to an access point or wireless router. Insert the Resource CD. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to a wireless network. These setup instructions assume that you will show you choose...Check screen displays. 3. Express automatically detects and configures your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click Next. 1 From...
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.... You are then saved to a wireless network! English The adapter will initiate your connection details. 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 a different wireless network. The Status Bar at the ...screen displays important details about your connection details are now connected to this profile. A Profile name is automatically generated and your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 It can access the Smart Wizard screen if you want to make any changes or connect...
.... You are then saved to a wireless network! English The adapter will initiate your connection details. 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 a different wireless network. The Status Bar at the ...screen displays important details about your connection details are now connected to this profile. A Profile name is automatically generated and your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 It can access the Smart Wizard screen if you want to make any changes or connect...
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...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 pøíslušný...Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Europe - 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...
...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 pøíslušný...Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Europe - 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...
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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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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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type ... links • Formats. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. The information in this manual is used to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type ... links • Formats. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. The information in this manual is used to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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... manual one page at http://www.adobe.com. 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 the manual. •A button to...
... manual one page at http://www.adobe.com. 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 the manual. •A button to...
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Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. 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 Table 1-1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc.
Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. 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 Table 1-1. 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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.... See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. What Is in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of the...
.... See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. What Is in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to protect your wireless-N USB adapter. There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of the...
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... have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. If your wireless-N USB adapter. 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 identify the wireless network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and...
... have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. If your wireless-N USB adapter. 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 identify the wireless network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and...
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... can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. With Custom setup you want to a wireless network. 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...
... can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. With Custom setup you want to a wireless network. 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...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Browse to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-2 7. If not, click Install from CD. 4. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Browse to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-2 7. If not, click Install from CD. 4. TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next...
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... "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure network...
... "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure network...
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... support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need to know which type...
... support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need to know which type...
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.... The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the smooth side of the plastic cradle. 2. d. Attach the prickly side of your wireless connection. Figure 1-4 3. Click Apply. Your settings are saved to the back of one fastener to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...
.... The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to complete your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the smooth side of the plastic cradle. 2. d. Attach the prickly side of your wireless connection. Figure 1-4 3. Click Apply. Your settings are saved to the back of one fastener to a computer monitor. 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...
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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. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless link. It is color coded to the side of the PC monitor...
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. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless link. It is color coded to the side of the PC monitor...
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Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with an access point, and the signal quality is weak. Move to any node, or the link is better. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the...
Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with an access point, and the signal quality is weak. Move to any node, or the link is better. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the...
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... The status bar is OK. • Connected to open network without wireless security. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. Click Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to Router. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the...
... The status bar is OK. • Connected to open network without wireless security. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. Click Join a Network to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to Router. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use 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 .exe). 6. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but it is in these steps. 1. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. v1.0, August 2009 1-11 The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to...
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. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to a wireless network, but it is in these steps. 1. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. v1.0, August 2009 1-11 The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to...