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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation.
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation.
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If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Accept the license agreement. 3 If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Accept the license agreement. 3 If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2011 202-10791-01 v1.0
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2011 202-10791-01 v1.0
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...language in this document without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.... | 3 Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of their respective holders. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card.
...language in this document without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.... | 3 Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of their respective holders. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card.
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 34 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications 36 Factory Default Settings 37 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Table of Contents | 5
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 34 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications 36 Factory Default Settings 37 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Table of Contents | 5
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... processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. If your computer meets the system requirements. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install your wireless-N USB adapter with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. You should also know the name of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional...
... processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. If your computer meets the system requirements. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install your wireless-N USB adapter with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. You should also know the name of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional...
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First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. ... screen. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Setup. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Accept the license agreement. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If not, click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. ... screen. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Setup. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Accept the license agreement. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
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... 1: Getting Started | 9 Specify the settings for your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your router. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Connect...
... 1: Getting Started | 9 Specify the settings for your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your router. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Connect...
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...NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network After the software is installed, you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Click Next. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a wireless... displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network in your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless network from the list and click Next. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2.
...NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network After the software is installed, you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Click Next. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a wireless... displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network in your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless network from the list and click Next. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2.
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The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make... Wizard status bar. Solid indicates a connection. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The LED on page 14. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Clicking on the Windows task bar. It is sending or receiving data. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 The icon appears in...
The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows details about your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make... Wizard status bar. Solid indicates a connection. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The LED on page 14. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Clicking on the Windows task bar. It is sending or receiving data. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 The icon appears in...
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... action is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Click the icon to the wireless weak wireless connection. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Yellow Green The wireless-N USB adapter has a Move to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The system tray is on the desktop and in...
... action is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Click the icon to the wireless weak wireless connection. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Yellow Green The wireless-N USB adapter has a Move to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. The system tray is on the desktop and in...
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... clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is strongest. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Connection status The status of your network connection. • Connected to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status...
... clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is strongest. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Connection status The status of your network connection. • Connected to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status...
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... at the NETGEAR website. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started To check for a network. • Blue. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is connecting to a wireless network, but it : 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The...
... at the NETGEAR website. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started To check for a network. • Blue. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is connecting to a wireless network, but it : 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The...
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... through the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control...
... through the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control...
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... blank even though the rest of the wireless network. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 To view wireless networks: 1. The status bar shows your area. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. The name of the information is displayed. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then...
... blank even though the rest of the wireless network. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 To view wireless networks: 1. The status bar shows your area. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. The name of the information is displayed. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then...
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... click Finish. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. Click Next. 3. hidden network The status bar shows the status of wireless network - Identifies the hardware address (MAC address) of the Networks tab are: • Help. Follow the wizard steps to create... of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Select a network from the drop-down list. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • ...
... click Finish. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. Click Next. 3. hidden network The status bar shows the status of wireless network - Identifies the hardware address (MAC address) of the Networks tab are: • Help. Follow the wizard steps to create... of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Select a network from the drop-down list. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • ...
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... Push 'N' Connect radio button, and then click Next. 3. Close the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the network you want to join also supports WPS. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets you want to join, use its Smart Wizard or WPS configuration utility...
... Push 'N' Connect radio button, and then click Next. 3. Close the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the network you want to join also supports WPS. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets you want to join, use its Smart Wizard or WPS configuration utility...
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...Profile. See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25. Use the icon to the previous settings. 7. Advanced users can create a profile for each wireless network that the Access Point (Infrastructure) radio button is selected. To set up a profile to connect to a network: 1. In the Profiles field...are asked if you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. The Settings tab displays: 2. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks The Smart Wizard can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for any ...
...Profile. See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25. Use the icon to the previous settings. 7. Advanced users can create a profile for each wireless network that the Access Point (Infrastructure) radio button is selected. To set up a profile to connect to a network: 1. In the Profiles field...are asked if you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. The Settings tab displays: 2. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks The Smart Wizard can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for any ...
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...network, or enter the SSID. 4. In the Security section, select the WPA2 or WPA setting for a WPS-compatible wireless network. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are : • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre... about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security,...
...network, or enter the SSID. 4. In the Security section, select the WPA2 or WPA setting for a WPS-compatible wireless network. Click the Save Profile button. All the configuration settings are : • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre... about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security,...
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...join does not support the passphrase method, you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. The Settings tab displays: 2. The characters are case-sensitive. Click the Save Profile button. ...7. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase so that they match the wireless network exactly. 6. Click Apply and then click Close...
...join does not support the passphrase method, you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. The Settings tab displays: 2. The characters are case-sensitive. Click the Save Profile button. ...7. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase so that they match the wireless network exactly. 6. Click Apply and then click Close...