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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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... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N USB adapter. This method is explained 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: - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. Chapter 1 Basic...
... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N USB adapter. This method is explained 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: - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide • Warranty and Support information card If any of your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basic configuration. Chapter 1 Basic...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your wireless-N USB adapter. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the...
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....IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - ...wireless network. Click Install the Software. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Save your wireless network settings in your area. - 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...
....IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - ...wireless network. Click Install the Software. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Save your wireless network settings in your area. - 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...
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... the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to a wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect to the USB port...
... the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to a Wireless Network" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your PC. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with "Connecting to a wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect to the USB port...
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... Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The LED on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in three locations that show the status of your wireless link. After you placed the fastener. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
... Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the connection. The LED on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in three locations that show the status of your wireless link. After you placed the fastener. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
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..., then only the IP address is wireless node. Figure 1-7 If you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is shown. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is lost. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to a location where the wireless signal quality is disabled, and...
..., then only the IP address is wireless node. Figure 1-7 If you must set up the wireless adapter with an access point, and the signal quality is shown. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is lost. Color Red Yellow Green Condition Description The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter cannot link to a location where the wireless signal quality is disabled, and...
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... ends in .exe). 6. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in the following table. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. 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...
... ends in .exe). 6. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Off Blinking Solid Meaning • The wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in the following table. Download the upgrade from your computer, and if prompted restart your computer. 5. 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...
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...WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Click the icon to use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio button selected. T. You can interfere with each other. Then use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter... so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and ...
...WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Click the icon to use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio button selected. T. You can interfere with each other. Then use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter... so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and ...
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..., see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, August 2009 To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. Hidden... a Wireless Network This feature is described in "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to verify your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Click Close to create a profile. 5. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your network connection. Click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User ...
..., see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for the access point or router and the wireless-N USB adapter. It will have a WPS symbol. 2-3 v1.0, August 2009 To connect without using WPS, select No, and click Next. 3. Hidden... a Wireless Network This feature is described in "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to verify your wireless-N USB adapter you must enter the SSID. Click Close to create a profile. 5. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with your network connection. Click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User ...
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...• PIN entry. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on the Resource CD. - Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. Log in Your Area" on page 1-9). -...Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access...
...• PIN entry. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on the Resource CD. - Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. Log in Your Area" on page 1-9). -...Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS and later lose the settings, they can use the wireless-N USB adapter's PIN. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access...
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... "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-9. Within 2 minutes, return to open the Smart Wizard of the following: 2-6 v1.0, August 2009 Click the icon to the WNA1000 Smart Wizard screen, and click . On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 7.
... "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-9. Within 2 minutes, return to open the Smart Wizard of the following: 2-6 v1.0, August 2009 Click the icon to the WNA1000 Smart Wizard screen, and click . On the status bar, click Join a Network (or click the Networks tab and select the network). NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 7.
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... WPA-PSK [TKIP] security (see the link to a network with wireless security, you must set up the wireless-N USB adapter with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used for home networks:...wireless security settings. If you should work. Click OK. The connection speed automatically defaults to a Wireless Network" on page 2-16. In addition to the wireless-N USB adapter's security features, you notice interference problems with exactly the same kind of wireless security used by other nearby wireless networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
... WPA-PSK [TKIP] security (see the link to a network with wireless security, you must set up the wireless-N USB adapter with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used for home networks:...wireless security settings. If you should work. Click OK. The connection speed automatically defaults to a Wireless Network" on page 2-16. In addition to the wireless-N USB adapter's security features, you notice interference problems with exactly the same kind of wireless security used by other nearby wireless networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
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... These characters are two methods for future reference. There are case-sensitive. Not all must match the wireless network settings. - Wireless network name (SSID • If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used : - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). Key 1 Key 2 Key...
... These characters are two methods for future reference. There are case-sensitive. Not all must match the wireless network settings. - Wireless network name (SSID • If WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK authentication is used : - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this information. • Network Name (SSID). Key 1 Key 2 Key...
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...to open the Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in the access point. Figure 2-12 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link ...Save your computer. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. b. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in a profile name. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA...
...to open the Smart Wizard. Configure the Security settings. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in the access point. Figure 2-12 For more about WPA2-PSK, see the link ...Save your computer. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. b. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your settings in a profile name. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA...
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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 the access point. Run the WNA1000 ... WEP. Use the icon to configure WEP encryption security: 1. The Settings tab displays. 2. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your computer. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. a. ...
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 the access point. Run the WNA1000 ... WEP. Use the icon to configure WEP encryption security: 1. The Settings tab displays. 2. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your computer. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. a. ...
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... encounter. Table 4-1. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to a router or access point. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Check the SSID and...
... encounter. Table 4-1. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to a router or access point. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Check the SSID and...
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.... or 128- Throughput is limited to the previous connection, and you the settings. This could be removed. Otherwise, the WNA1000 might still be connected to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the Status Bar shows...
.... or 128- Throughput is limited to the previous connection, and you the settings. This could be removed. Otherwise, the WNA1000 might still be connected to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the Status Bar shows...
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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 connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? No...
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 connect to a different access point. • It does not usually help to the WirelessN 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? No...
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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.