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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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...select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. These setup instructions assume that you will show you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to the... 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 how to install the WNA1000 adapter on the CD and double-click...
...select the Express radio box. English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to an access point or wireless router. These setup instructions assume that you will show you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to the... 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 how to install the WNA1000 adapter on the CD and double-click...
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... 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted by the second screen. Note: You can 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 continue. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express...
... 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will be prompted by the second screen. Note: You can 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 continue. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express...
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When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you want to make any changes or connect to a wireless network! The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection...
When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your wireless connection. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Profile name Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you want to make any changes or connect to a wireless network! The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection...
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... back of the plastic cradle. 2. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the adapter and the computer. 4. English Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to extend the range of the...
... back of the plastic cradle. 2. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the adapter and the computer. 4. English Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to the side of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to extend the range of the...
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...compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for exposure to operate the device. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC...Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušn...
...compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for exposure to operate the device. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr NETGEAR WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. FCC...Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Europe - tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušn...
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... 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...
... 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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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 the equipment. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical ... will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, August 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are...
About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to the equipment. The information in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical ... will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. ix v1.0, August 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are...
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... This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • Scope. The Acrobat reader is available on a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters.
... This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • Scope. The Acrobat reader is available on a link in the table of the full manual and individual chapters.
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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. Table 1-1. xi v1.0, August 2009 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.
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. Table 1-1. xi v1.0, August 2009 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.
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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 configure your network from unauthorized access...
... 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 configure your network from unauthorized access...
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... the following methods to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then...
... the following methods to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then...
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..., Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. 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. Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure network manually. Connect to the...
..., Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. 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. Allow the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Configure network manually. Connect to the...
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... location, such as shown in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is lost. If you right-click the WNA1000 icon in the system tray, you clear the check mark for possible interference such as...
... location, such as shown in the Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to the wireless access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is lost. If you right-click the WNA1000 icon in the system tray, you clear the check mark for possible interference such as...
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... NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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 to a wireless network, but it is not sending or receiving data. Download the upgrade from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter...
... NETGEAR website Support page. 3. 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 to a wireless network, but it is not sending or receiving data. Download the upgrade from power up or reset). • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter...
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...-time graph identifies the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-14 Table 1. Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same graph. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information...
...-time graph identifies the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage of your wireless adapter. 3 1 4 2 Figure 2-14 Table 1. Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance, the receive performance, or both in the same graph. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information...
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... to every network interface card. The version of known MAC addresses. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws The wireless adapter driver version. Some wireless networks restrict access based on a list of the Smart Wizard. However, unless ...MAC Address IP Address Smart Wireless Version Utility Date Description This is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to connect. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual About Your ...
... to every network interface card. The version of known MAC addresses. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws The wireless adapter driver version. Some wireless networks restrict access based on a list of the Smart Wizard. However, unless ...MAC Address IP Address Smart Wireless Version Utility Date Description This is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to connect. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to this adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual About Your ...
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...only if you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Lowering the output power level lets you must be fragmented. ...transmission. Depending on the Settings tab. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to fail. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. An Auto setting might provide a more efficient. 2-20 v1.0,...
...only if you have administrator rights to advanced settings, click the Advanced Settings button on your wireless adapter, you can choose some of the available 802.11 wireless protocols. • Fragmentation Threshold. Lowering the output power level lets you must be fragmented. ...transmission. Depending on the Settings tab. The Fragment Threshold value must have a specific reason to fail. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. An Auto setting might provide a more efficient. 2-20 v1.0,...