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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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... case you need to protect your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your network from unauthorized access. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to configure your NETGEAR dealer. This manual - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N USB adapter. Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter...
... case you need to protect your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your network from unauthorized access. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can use to configure your NETGEAR dealer. This manual - There are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N USB adapter. Chapter 1 Basic Setup This chapter...
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... or access point. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must install SP2 or install the KB822603 ...
... or access point. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum requirements have been met: • You must install SP2 or install the KB822603 ...
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... the devices. Manage your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. - You can communicate through walls. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to install and manage your wireless network. InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD...the Windows Utility to : - 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. However, if the walls are constructed ...
... the devices. Manage your wireless network settings in your wireless-N USB adapter. - You can communicate through walls. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to install and manage your wireless network. InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD...the Windows Utility to : - 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. However, if the walls are constructed ...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Allow the Smart Wizard to a Wireless Network" on page 1-7) 9. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Allow the Smart Wizard to a Wireless Network" on page 1-7) 9. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you...
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... in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Clicking on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Windows...
... in three locations that show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Clicking on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Windows...
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.... The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless link is better. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is...
.... The wireless-N USB adapter has a connection with another communication with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is wireless node. The wireless link is better. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is...
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..., 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 these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow 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...
..., 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 these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow 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...
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... WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the same channel they can use the Networks tab to search for your network connection and Internet connection. T. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless...
... WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Either select the Express Setup Type, or use the same channel they can use the Networks tab to search for your network connection and Internet connection. T. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless...
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...standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to exit the Smart Wizard. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network". WPS is not a new security feature-... Finish. 6. Click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Click Close to create a profile. 5. To use the status bar to configure. Select a network from the drop-down list. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID....
...standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. Follow the steps of the wizard to specify the wireless security if used, and to exit the Smart Wizard. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network". WPS is not a new security feature-... Finish. 6. Click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Click Close to create a profile. 5. To use the status bar to configure. Select a network from the drop-down list. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID....
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... Resource CD. - To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software....supports WPS, there are several methods: • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Notes: If you connect...
... Resource CD. - To connect the wireless-N USB adapter to an access point or router that supports WPS in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software....supports WPS, there are several methods: • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS: • Push Button Configuration. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the adapter, do one of the following: - Notes: If you connect...
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... wireless-N USB adapter to join a wireless network: using the wireless-N USB adapter's security PIN (the wireless-N USB adapter can change the adapter to the router). To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next, then do either the router's security PIN or the adapter's security PIN: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
... wireless-N USB adapter to join a wireless network: using the wireless-N USB adapter's security PIN (the wireless-N USB adapter can change the adapter to the router). To use a PIN, select No, and then click Next, then do either the router's security PIN or the adapter's security PIN: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
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... "Wireless Communications:" in your area. 6. In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used for home networks: • WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES]. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
... "Wireless Communications:" in your area. 6. In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should also configure appropriate LAN network security features such as requiring a user name and password to a network with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used for home networks: • WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES]. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
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... 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). These values are case-sensitive. Note: The SSID in the wireless-N USB adapter. Whichever method you configure in the wireless access point is the default WNA1000 wireless network name (SSID). Not all must match...
... 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). These values are case-sensitive. Note: The SSID in the wireless-N USB adapter. Whichever method you configure in the wireless access point is the default WNA1000 wireless network name (SSID). Not all must match...
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... to exit the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2. Figure 2-12 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to "Wireless Communications:" in this profile. 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. In the ... WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Save your computer. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in a profile name. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in a...
... to exit the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2. Figure 2-12 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link to "Wireless Communications:" in this profile. 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. In the ... WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. Save your computer. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in a profile name. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in a...
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... the Security section, select WEP. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in your computer. a. c. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard.
... the Security section, select WEP. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in your computer. a. c. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. 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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...wireless security settings. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not connected to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, August 2009 For a WPS-capable router, see if the wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000...with the same wireless parameters. Also, refer to join, see "Joining a Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. To...
...wireless security settings. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not connected to a Wireless Network" on page 2-3. 4-1 v1.0, August 2009 For a WPS-capable router, see if the wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000...with the same wireless parameters. Also, refer to join, see "Joining a Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. To...
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...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you close the Smart Wizard. Otherwise, the WNA1000 might still be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter... can connect to the access point, but not to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. Two WNA1000 icons are all configured correctly. Check to make ...
...NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you close the Smart Wizard. Otherwise, the WNA1000 might still be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. 1. Check the router's Internet connection. The wireless-N USB adapter... can connect to the access point, but not to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. Two WNA1000 icons are all configured correctly. Check to make ...
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... page. No IP address is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to the WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. 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...
... page. No IP address is assigned to open the Smart Wizard. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to the WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. 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...
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Antenna Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, ..., 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and 40-...Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless-N USB adapter.
Antenna Standards Radio Data Rate Frequency Power Emissions Bus interface Provided drivers Operating Environment Encryption Warranty 1 integrated internal wireless antenna 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, ..., 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) 5V Bus powered FCC, CE USB 2.0 Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 Operating temperature: 0 to 45 C WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and 40-...Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless-N USB adapter.