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...install the WNA1000 adapter on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Next. 1 If not, click Install from CD. 4. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Click Install the Software. Insert ... your PC to a wireless network. Express automatically detects and configures your wireless network. 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...
...install the WNA1000 adapter on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Next. 1 If not, click Install from CD. 4. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes. Click Install the Software. Insert ... your PC to a wireless network. Express automatically detects and configures your wireless network. 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...
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...No, I do not want to use the USB cable (see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle"). Click Next. You will be prompted to connect to a 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 ... attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If no WPS-capable devices are detected, you will be prompted to enter your passphrase. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your ...
...No, I do not want to use the USB cable (see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle"). Click Next. You will be prompted to connect to a 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 ... attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If no WPS-capable devices are detected, you will be prompted to enter your passphrase. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your ...
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...with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. 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 cause harmful interference to radio communications. Maximum Wireless Signal...product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. These limits are ...
...with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. 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 cause harmful interference to radio communications. Maximum Wireless Signal...product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your Support information card. These limits are ...
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... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push...
... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push...
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... Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1000 driver software. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, August 2009 Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have a PC with a...
... Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that varies significantly based on the physical location of the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1000 driver software. For best results, avoid 1-2 v1.0, August 2009 Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that these minimum requirements have a PC with a...
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... for your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Click Install the 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. With Custom setup you can choose not to install the Smart wizard and to use only the Windows Utility...
... for your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Click Install the 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. With Custom setup you can choose not to install the Smart wizard and to use only the Windows Utility...
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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 not, click Install from CD. 4. Figure 1-2 7. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and...
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 not, click Install from CD. 4. Figure 1-2 7. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and...
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... for your PC. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Specify the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Configure network manually. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Connect to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to the...
... for your PC. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Specify the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Configure network manually. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - Connect to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to the...
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...your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Attach the cradle with the adapter to show the status of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on... the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. The LED on the Windows task bar. Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is color coded to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4.
...your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000 icon. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Attach the cradle with the adapter to show the status of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on... the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. The LED on the Windows task bar. Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. It is color coded to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4.
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.... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 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 these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start...
.... Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your computer. 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 these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start...
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...status bar shows your area. 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 reinstall the software. Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the Networks...2009 If this chapter will not be available. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the icon to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). T. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can click a column heading to view ...
...status bar shows your area. 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 reinstall the software. Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the Networks...2009 If this chapter will not be available. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the icon to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). T. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can click a column heading to view ...
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...a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to a wireless network. Use the icon...Display online help. If you know the WEP key in order to connect to open the Smart Wizard. To join a network: 1. 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...
...a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can use the Join a Network button on the Network tab at any time to view the available networks and select the one that you want to a wireless network. Use the icon...Display online help. If you know the WEP key in order to connect to open the Smart Wizard. To join a network: 1. 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 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in this section. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in Your Area" on the Resource CD. - Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless...PIN entry. Log in the software. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. This is a ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in this section. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in Your Area" on the Resource CD. - Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless...PIN entry. Log in the software. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. This is a ...
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... use of a router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note: If you want to open the Smart Wizard. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured...
... use of a router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. Note: If you want to open the Smart Wizard. For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured...
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... resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Note: If you must have administrator rights...
... resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Note: If you must have administrator rights...
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...link to "Wireless Communications:" in this profile. a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 3. Configure the Security settings. 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. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Click the Save Profile button. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. c. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter...
...link to "Wireless Communications:" in this profile. a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 3. Configure the Security settings. 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. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Click the Save Profile button. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. c. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter...
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...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in your computer. b. In the Security section, select WEP. Make sure that the WNA1000 software... is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the access point. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. Use the ...
...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. b. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is connected to the USB port in your computer. b. In the Security section, select WEP. Make sure that the WNA1000 software... is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. a. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in the access point. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. Use the ...
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For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Table 4-1. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, August 2009 The LED blinks, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to solve common ...wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on page 2-2. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the knowledge base on your router does not support WPS. For a WPS-capable router, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear...
For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Table 4-1. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, August 2009 The LED blinks, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to solve common ...wireless-N USB adapter is unsuccessful. • The router might not be powered on page 2-2. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to the knowledge base on your router does not support WPS. For a WPS-capable router, see "Basic Setup" in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. or 128- bit encryption), you are all configured correctly. Check the router's Internet connection. You have a USB 2.0 port on the network or to a ...WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in the system tray. Two WNA1000 icons are probably connecting to the Internet. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to the Internet. Throughput is WPA-PSK protected, you close the Smart Wizard. The wireless-N USB adapter...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. or 128- bit encryption), you are all configured correctly. Check the router's Internet connection. You have a USB 2.0 port on the network or to a ...WNA1000 Software" in Chapter 1 or "Upgrading the WNA1000 Software" in the system tray. Two WNA1000 icons are probably connecting to the Internet. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are prompted to the Internet. Throughput is WPA-PSK protected, you close the Smart Wizard. The wireless-N USB adapter...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. No IP address is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to shut ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. No IP address is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and did not reboot your system. • Either restart your computer, or connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to shut ...