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... to a wireless network. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. Click I Agree to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Two connection methods are available: • The Express method, presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and...
... to a wireless network. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. Click I Agree to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Two connection methods are available: • The Express method, presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and...
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... automatically. Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and ...wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. radio box checked and click Next to continue. You will be prompted to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software...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 by the first screen. Click Next. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter...
... automatically. Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and ...wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. radio box checked and click Next to continue. You will be prompted to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software...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 by the first screen. Click Next. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter...
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...WNA1000...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. NETGEAR, INC. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed... and used according to the instructions, may occur due to radio communications. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software...
...WNA1000...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a particular installation. NETGEAR, INC. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed... and used according to the instructions, may occur due to radio communications. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software...
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... 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
... 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
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... the WNA1000 driver software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install...
... the WNA1000 driver software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at least 4 feet (over 1 meter) away from the wireless router or access point. Note: Windows XP users must have been met: • You must install...
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... the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. Save your wireless network settings in your area. - Manage your wireless network. The Software Update Check screen displays. 1-3 v1.0, August 2009 You can specify...
... the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. Installation with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are installed. Save your wireless network settings in your area. - Manage your wireless network. The Software Update Check screen displays. 1-3 v1.0, August 2009 You can specify...
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... 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. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for...
... 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. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for...
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... 1-5. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to the USB port. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Allow the Smart Wizard to and manage your PC. 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 manually. Connect to automatically configure the...
... 1-5. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to the USB port. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Allow the Smart Wizard to and manage your PC. 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 manually. Connect to automatically configure the...
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... 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. The LED on the...
... 2009 Attach the cradle with the adapter to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. The LED on the...
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... > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 5. 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...
... > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 5. 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...
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... Windows Utility radio button, the features described in your area. To view information about wireless networks: 1. 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 use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10).
... Windows Utility radio button, the features described in your area. To view information about wireless networks: 1. 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 use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10).
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... or ESSID configuration parameter. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 This is used. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button...
... or ESSID configuration parameter. On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 This is used. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button...
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...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the package and on -screen button in the software. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on the Resource CD. - Connect during initial installation... provide a push button. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS: • Push Button Configuration....
...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the package and on -screen button in the software. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on the Resource CD. - Connect during initial installation... provide a push button. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS: • Push Button Configuration....
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...Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. For problems 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 link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly... Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
...Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. For problems 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 link to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in which devices or computers communicate directly... Ad Hoc mode profile: 1. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for file and printer access on the Resource CD. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
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... to Reply. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note:...you must have administrator rights. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to the device with... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1.
... to Reply. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. The ping response should change to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note:...you must have administrator rights. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Select the Computer-to the device with... (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1.
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Save your computer. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. Configure the Security settings. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Save your computer. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. Configure the Security settings. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2...
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... Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 a. b. c. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard...
... Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 a. b. c. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard...
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...USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your system if one is available. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to see "Joining a Network" on the NETGEAR... LED blinks, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Table 4-1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but...
...USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your system if one is available. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to see "Joining a Network" on the NETGEAR... LED blinks, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Table 4-1. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but...
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...are in Chapter 1. This could be connected to enter the WEP encryption security information. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to save If you close the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting...point. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you change to the Internet. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to a standard 802.11g network.
...are in Chapter 1. This could be connected to enter the WEP encryption security information. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to save If you close the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting...point. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you change to the Internet. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to a standard 802.11g network.