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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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... Express 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 Autorun...Express automatically detects and configures your PC to accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. 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. Insert the Resource CD. Click I ...
... Express 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 Autorun...Express automatically detects and configures your PC to accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. 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. Insert the Resource CD. Click I ...
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... and your connection details. The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection. 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 this profile. It can... access the Smart Wizard screen if you can take up to a minute to a wireless network! When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your ...
... and your connection details. The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about your connection. 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 this profile. It can... access the Smart Wizard screen if you can take up to a minute to a wireless network! When connected, the Smart Wizard screen displays showing your ...
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...47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanovení...;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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 RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR ...
...47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanovení...;mi smìrnice 1999/5/ES. 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 RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR ...
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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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... importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to...
... importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for readers with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to...
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...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 table of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000... printing two pages on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. x v1.0, August...
...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 table of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000... printing two pages on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. x v1.0, August...
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Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10575-01 Version Number Date v1.0 August 2009 Description First publication. 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. Table 1-1. xi v1.0, August 2009 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. 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. Table 1-1. xi v1.0, August 2009 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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... 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: - What Is in case you need to protect your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security to return the product for custom installation...
... 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: - What Is in case you need to protect your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security to return the product for custom installation...
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..., or Windows 2000. Go to the following link to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID... or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA1000 driver software. 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...
..., or Windows 2000. Go to the following link to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID... or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of the WNA1000 driver software. 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...
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... settings in your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - 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. You can specify where the files are between the devices. With Custom setup you can also choose whether or not...
... settings in your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - 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. You can specify where the files are between the devices. With Custom setup you can also choose whether or not...
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... securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. 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. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
... securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. 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. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
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.../reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 8. Configure automatically. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Allow the Smart Wizard to the USB port. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. For more information about...
.../reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 8. Configure automatically. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Allow the Smart Wizard to the USB port. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. For more information about...
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...for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you want to connect using the default name Profile. 1-6 v1.0, August ... the radio button for your router supports WPS, select No to connect. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your settings. Create a wireless settings Profile. b. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you are prompted to complete your setup....
...for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you want to connect using the default name Profile. 1-6 v1.0, August ... the radio button for your router supports WPS, select No to connect. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are not sure if your settings. Create a wireless settings Profile. b. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you are prompted to complete your setup....
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... fasteners to the Profile you selected. The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the middle back of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the adapter and the computer. 1-7 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-4 3. d. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Attach the smooth side of...
... fasteners to the Profile you selected. The WNA1000 icon appears in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the middle back of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the adapter and the computer. 1-7 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 1-4 3. d. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Attach the smooth side of...
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... Internet connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in the right on the Windows task bar. After you placed the fastener. The LED on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with...
... Internet connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in the right on the Windows task bar. After you placed the fastener. The LED on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with...
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... Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. If you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is one end of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on...
... Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to any other wireless node. If you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is one end of the adapter. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on...
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... is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status of the Settings tab. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. 1-10 v1.0, August 2009
... is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status of the Settings tab. More dots indicates a stronger signal. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open network without wireless security. See the online help or Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting. 1-10 v1.0, August 2009
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... > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. 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.
... > Add or Remove Program, and then select the NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 4. 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.