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... your product, see the User Manual. Technical Support Thank you can use or application of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. 2 For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your product at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/ 11621. If disposed of within the European Union, this document without notice. © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. For GNU General...
... your product, see the User Manual. Technical Support Thank you can use or application of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. 2 For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your product at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/ 11621. If disposed of within the European Union, this document without notice. © 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. For GNU General...
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... Windows 7 or Vista and: • The installation of your wireless name (SSID) in the network list. Uninstall the antivirus software. 5. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter first. 6. I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. Possible Causes: • A firewall or antivirus software, such as ZoneAlarm, might be interfering with the firewall or antivirus software company to detect the adapter. • You cannot find the Access Point (AP) or your wireless adapter software...
... Windows 7 or Vista and: • The installation of your wireless name (SSID) in the network list. Uninstall the antivirus software. 5. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter first. 6. I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. Possible Causes: • A firewall or antivirus software, such as ZoneAlarm, might be interfering with the firewall or antivirus software company to detect the adapter. • You cannot find the Access Point (AP) or your wireless adapter software...
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... 10 Wireless Network and Internet Connections 11 WNA1000M Icon 12 Smart Wizard Status Bar 12 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 14 Upgrading the Software 14 Removing the Software 15 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Using the Smart Wizard After Installation 16 Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 16 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 17 Joining a Network without WPS 18 Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network 19 Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks 20 Wireless Security 21 Setting Up WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Wireless Security 21 Setting Up WEP Encryption...
... 10 Wireless Network and Internet Connections 11 WNA1000M Icon 12 Smart Wizard Status Bar 12 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 14 Upgrading the Software 14 Removing the Software 15 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Using the Smart Wizard After Installation 16 Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 16 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 17 Joining a Network without WPS 18 Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network 19 Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks 20 Wireless Security 21 Setting Up WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK Wireless Security 21 Setting Up WEP Encryption...
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... Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 Some versions of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Go to the following link to complete the installation of the wireless network you want to a wireless network. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install your wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup and how to connect to join and its wireless security settings (if used). •...
... Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 Some versions of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. Go to the following link to complete the installation of the wireless network you want to a wireless network. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install your wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup and how to connect to join and its wireless security settings (if used). •...
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...wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Manage your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer. Automatically. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your router. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M...
...wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Manage your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer. Automatically. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your router. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M...
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... installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless network from the list and click Next. Click Next, and follow the prompts to install the driver and complete the installation. Follow the onscreen prompts to push the WPS button on page 17. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network...
... installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless network from the list and click Next. Click Next, and follow the prompts to install the driver and complete the installation. Follow the onscreen prompts to push the WPS button on page 17. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network...
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... LED blinks when the wireless-N USB adapter is looking for a network association and when it is color coded to show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. After you can name: 3. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The icon appears in the right on the Windows task bar. Wireless Network and Internet Connections...
... LED blinks when the wireless-N USB adapter is looking for a network association and when it is color coded to show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. After you can name: 3. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The icon appears in the right on the Windows task bar. Wireless Network and Internet Connections...
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... Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard status bar. access point. Also, look for interference such as closer to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.See Chapter 3. • If your area use the same channel, they can view the Smart Wizard status bar. Security • A closed lock indicates that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you...
... Microsoft Windows desktop. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard status bar. access point. Also, look for interference such as closer to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.See Chapter 3. • If your area use the same channel, they can view the Smart Wizard status bar. Security • A closed lock indicates that port's maximum speed, which wireless network you...
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... shown. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is a problem with auto-configuration. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is...
... shown. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is a problem with auto-configuration. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is...
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... matches the wireless security settings for the wireless-N USB adapter so that is located on the Windows taskbar. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to use . • Configure wireless settings for your wireless network settings in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and...
... matches the wireless security settings for the wireless-N USB adapter so that is located on the Windows taskbar. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to use . • Configure wireless settings for your wireless network settings in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. In Windows, select Start > Network Connections. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation, and...
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... the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. Joining a Network without WPS on page 18. • Connect. Close the window of wireless network - Identifies the signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. The channel determines which operating frequency is a WPS network in your wireless connection. 18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Use...
... the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. Joining a Network without WPS on page 18. • Connect. Close the window of wireless network - Identifies the signal strength of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. The channel determines which operating frequency is a WPS network in your wireless connection. 18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Use...
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...-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security, you want to join and enter the passphrase. 5. The Settings tab displays: 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. 4. Click Apply...
...-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security, you want to join and enter the passphrase. 5. The Settings tab displays: 2. In the Network Name (SSID) field select the network, or enter the SSID. 4. Click Apply...
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... the profile or type in the network. Click the Save Profile button. 7. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. Use the icon to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a profile name. 3. Be sure to open the Smart Wizard. Click Apply and then click Close to join does not support the passphrase method, you want to exit the configuration utility. 22 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security
... the profile or type in the network. Click the Save Profile button. 7. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. Use the icon to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a profile name. 3. Be sure to open the Smart Wizard. Click Apply and then click Close to join does not support the passphrase method, you want to exit the configuration utility. 22 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security
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... use the Advanced Settings screen to the following types of this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. Note: The default settings for selection. 2. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address. Note: The Get Info button displays technical messages that the adapter uses. This is commonly used for troubleshooting. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of known MAC addresses. To connect...
... use the Advanced Settings screen to the following types of this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. Note: The default settings for selection. 2. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must have administrator rights. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address. Note: The Get Info button displays technical messages that the adapter uses. This is commonly used for troubleshooting. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of known MAC addresses. To connect...
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... mode does not work using a router or access point. The Settings tab displays: 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. For example, this mode is an advanced feature that allows you to exchange files directly between two computers without using DHCP settings. Use the icon to 150 Mbps. • 2.4 GHz. Enter the network settings. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 25 For help setting up static IP addresses, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless...
... mode does not work using a router or access point. The Settings tab displays: 2. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the network type. For example, this mode is an advanced feature that allows you to exchange files directly between two computers without using DHCP settings. Use the icon to 150 Mbps. • 2.4 GHz. Enter the network settings. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 25 For help setting up static IP addresses, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless...
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... will work with excellent range and coverage. For example: 30 | Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance Keep in lower throughput overall. WPA and WPA2 wireless security are encrypted for security, and you can set up a network password to prevent neighbors from connecting. • Wired Ethernet Wired Ethernet remains a good choice for a good wireless connection. To get the best performance, connect to networks that use Powerline connections for rooms that when you connect, and general Internet traffic. Network...
... will work with excellent range and coverage. For example: 30 | Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance Keep in lower throughput overall. WPA and WPA2 wireless security are encrypted for security, and you can set up a network password to prevent neighbors from connecting. • Wired Ethernet Wired Ethernet remains a good choice for a good wireless connection. To get the best performance, connect to networks that use Powerline connections for rooms that when you connect, and general Internet traffic. Network...
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... Windows device manager to see Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on your computer or the USB cable if you need to either know the wireless security settings or use to the Knowledge Base on your computer if one is inserted securely into the USB port on page 14 for details). • Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard and then click the Networks tab to find the MAC address for your wireless-N USB adapter. 4. I cannot connect...
... Windows device manager to see Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on your computer or the USB cable if you need to either know the wireless security settings or use to the Knowledge Base on your computer if one is inserted securely into the USB port on page 14 for details). • Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard and then click the Networks tab to find the MAC address for your wireless-N USB adapter. 4. I cannot connect...
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... Wizard, and then check the connection status in the status bar at the bottom of Internet connection. The connection speed can connect in Appendix B. Wi-Fi regulations allow the wireless-N USB adapter to connect only at up to Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: in 802.11n mode. • If you could be connected to position the wireless-N USB adapter for the router as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access point is physically connected...
... Wizard, and then check the connection status in the status bar at the bottom of Internet connection. The connection speed can connect in Appendix B. Wi-Fi regulations allow the wireless-N USB adapter to connect only at up to Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: in 802.11n mode. • If you could be connected to position the wireless-N USB adapter for the router as printers. • Check to make sure the router or access point is physically connected...
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... Windows system tray. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service might have an older software version installed on page 15. If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you click Apply. Select the Computer-to the wireless-N USB adapter. No IP address is assigned to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard...
... Windows system tray. Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service might have an older software version installed on page 15. If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you click Apply. Select the Computer-to the wireless-N USB adapter. No IP address is assigned to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 3. To start an Ad Hoc network: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard...
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...specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to match the intended destination. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio...described in this manual. The USB dongle transmitter is not accessible by the end user. The firmware setting is approved for use in typical laptop computers. Industry Canada statement: This device complies with a USB port. Son fonctionnement ...
...specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to match the intended destination. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio...described in this manual. The USB dongle transmitter is not accessible by the end user. The firmware setting is approved for use in typical laptop computers. Industry Canada statement: This device complies with a USB port. Son fonctionnement ...
