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... Windows Utility to install and manage your program features, allowing for Updates. Click Install the Software. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Estimated completion...
... Windows Utility to install and manage your program features, allowing for Updates. Click Install the Software. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. Estimated completion...
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... supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted to connect to continue. Select your wireless network name from your area 2 If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be configured automatically. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to connect your adapter. 1. You can choose...
... supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted to connect to continue. Select your wireless network name from your area 2 If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it and you will be configured automatically. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to connect your adapter. 1. You can choose...
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You are then saved to this profile. When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection details. 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...
You are then saved to this profile. When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection details. 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...
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Go to register your product. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. 6 Registration on the website is required before you can use it to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support are in the Warranty and Support Information document on the bottom label of your product, and use our telephone support service. English Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard, locate the serial number on the Resource CD that came with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Go to register your product. The phone numbers for product updates and Web support. 6 Registration on the website is required before you can use it to http://www.netgear.com/support for worldwide regional customer support are in the Warranty and Support Information document on the bottom label of your product, and use our telephone support service. English Technical Support After completing the Smart Wizard, locate the serial number on the Resource CD that came with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
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... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push 'N' Connect...
... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push 'N' Connect...
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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 ...AES] Security 15 Setting 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 ...
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 ...AES] Security 15 Setting 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 ...
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... 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: - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What Is in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows...
... 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: - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What Is in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows...
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... Software. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of interference, such as the following: • Large metal...
... Software. However, if the walls are constructed with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. View details about wireless networks in your wireless network settings in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of interference, such as the following: • Large metal...
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.... Select one of the following methods 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 If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Figure 1-2 7. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
.... Select one of the following methods 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 If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Figure 1-2 7. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
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... the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect to the USB port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
... the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect to the USB port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
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...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 not sure if your router supports WPS, select No to ...connect. Create a wireless settings Profile. a. b. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you did not ...
...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 not sure if your router supports WPS, select No to ...connect. Create a wireless settings Profile. a. b. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you did not ...
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... loop-and hook fasteners to the back of the fastener to a computer monitor. 1. Insert the adapter in the system tray and on page 1-10) and the adapter initiates your monitor, near the top for better reception. Click Apply. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Figure 1-4 3.
... loop-and hook fasteners to the back of the fastener to a computer monitor. 1. Insert the adapter in the system tray and on page 1-10) and the adapter initiates your monitor, near the top for better reception. Click Apply. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the desktop. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Figure 1-4 3.
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... screen shows details about your wireless link. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The 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 page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task...
... screen shows details about your wireless link. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The 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 page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the Windows task...
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.... The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. moving to the wireless access point. Move to a better location, such as closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. strong. The WNA1000 icon will change colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon...
.... The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with another communication with another wireless node. moving to the wireless access point. Move to a better location, such as closer to a location where the wireless signal quality is better. strong. The WNA1000 icon will change colors depending on one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon...
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... is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The wireless Internet connection is strongest. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected...Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-8 The following table describes how to start the Connection Wizard. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. The status of the Settings tab. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard...
... is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The wireless Internet connection is strongest. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected...Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Connection status Figure 1-8 The following table describes how to start the Connection Wizard. If many wireless networks in your network connection. • Connected to Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance. The status of the Settings tab. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard...
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... the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in this is the case, and you want to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software...
... the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in this is the case, and you want to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software...
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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 Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. In such cases, the SSID field is ...though the rest of the communications. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . Use the icon to a wireless network. Note that you know the WEP key in order ...
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 Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard. In such cases, the SSID field is ...though the rest of the communications. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . Use the icon to a wireless network. Note that you know the WEP key in order ...
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... feature is not a new security feature-it displays the WPS screen (Figure 2-3 on page 1-9. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden network Figure 2-2 4. Click...see http://www.wi-fi.org). To use the status bar to a Wireless Network". Click Next. Review your network connection. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-5). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. You can use WPS with WPS, it makes existing security...
... feature is not a new security feature-it displays the WPS screen (Figure 2-3 on page 1-9. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Select a network from the drop-down list. Hidden network Figure 2-2 4. Click...see http://www.wi-fi.org). To use the status bar to a Wireless Network". Click Next. Review your network connection. For more information, see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-5). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. You can use WPS with WPS, it makes existing security...
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... later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on page 1-9). - Click...
... later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on page 1-9). - Click...
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Click the icon to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. Log in to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. To start the WPS process, either press the push button on the access point...From the router's main menu, select Add WPS Client. On the status bar, click Join a Network. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to the access point or router that you select Yes, the router or access point connection will...
Click the icon to use a push button), and then click Next. 4. Select Yes (to open the Smart Wizard. Log in to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. To start the WPS process, either press the push button on the access point...From the router's main menu, select Add WPS Client. On the status bar, click Join a Network. On the Add WPS Client screen, select Push Button. 6. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to the access point or router that you select Yes, the router or access point connection will...