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Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
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If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. 3 Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. 3 Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
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5. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer's CD drive. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 4 Insert Your Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter. 1. On the Setup Type screen, for Express (recommended) setup, click Next. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.
5. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer's CD drive. Insert the Resource CD in your router. 4 Insert Your Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter. 1. On the Setup Type screen, for Express (recommended) setup, click Next. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.
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...NETGEAR wizard. To connect to a wireless network with one of these screens: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: This network supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). Click Next. Connect to a Network You are prompted to connect to a secure network, you must enter its passphrase or network key. 5 The WNA1000M... software detects the adapter. 3. Then connect without entering a password. • No WPS: Select your router. Click Next and follow ...
...NETGEAR wizard. To connect to a wireless network with one of these screens: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: This network supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). Click Next. Connect to a Network You are prompted to connect to a secure network, you must enter its passphrase or network key. 5 The WNA1000M... software detects the adapter. 3. Then connect without entering a password. • No WPS: Select your router. Click Next and follow ...
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The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The icon appears in a profile, which can name. You can use it to open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. 6 Your settings are saved in the system tray and on the desktop.
The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The icon appears in a profile, which can name. You can use it to open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the network, which you can take a minute or two. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. 6 Your settings are saved in the system tray and on the desktop.
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When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Insert the Resource CD in the package. The driver is installed on your computer's CD drive. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in your computer. 3. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your router. 4. Standalone Driver Installation 1. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2.
When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Insert the Resource CD in the package. The driver is installed on your computer's CD drive. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in your computer. 3. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your router. 4. Standalone Driver Installation 1. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2.
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...the adapter and have the latest updates on the computer. 2. Try to connect the adapter directly... to the computer without using an extension cable. 6. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the operating system. Try restarting the computer or try the adapter... on the computer. 4. Try a different USB port on a different computer. 9 Resolutions: 1. Troubleshooting Adapter is not ...adapter and the computer might be faulty. • There is detected. 5. Look for the adapter. Use the latest driver for the latest drivers on the adapter...
...the adapter and have the latest updates on the computer. 2. Try to connect the adapter directly... to the computer without using an extension cable. 6. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the operating system. Try restarting the computer or try the adapter... on the computer. 4. Try a different USB port on a different computer. 9 Resolutions: 1. Troubleshooting Adapter is not ...adapter and the computer might be faulty. • There is detected. 5. Look for the adapter. Use the latest driver for the latest drivers on the adapter...
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...or your wireless name (SSID) in the network list. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter. 3. I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. This problem can 't install drivers for my wireless adapter Symptoms: • You are running on Windows 7 or Vista and: • The... installation of your wireless adapter software does not complete, most likely halting while it is an ...
...or your wireless name (SSID) in the network list. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter. 3. I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. This problem can 't install drivers for my wireless adapter Symptoms: • You are running on Windows 7 or Vista and: • The... installation of your wireless adapter software does not complete, most likely halting while it is an ...
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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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..., Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or...
..., Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or...
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... the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network 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 ...
... the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network 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 ...
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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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... compatible processor with custom setup and how to connect to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of the WNA1000M software. The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is limited to a wireless network. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation.../details.aspx?displaylang= en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 For help with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. If your computer meets the system requirements. 1.
... compatible processor with custom setup and how to connect to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of the WNA1000M software. The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is limited to a wireless network. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation.../details.aspx?displaylang= en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 For help with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. If your computer meets the system requirements. 1.
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First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If not, click Install ... the Internet, click Check for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB...
First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If not, click Install ... the Internet, click Check for Updates. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB...
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...the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Automatically. Specify the settings for your adapter: 1. Manage your router. ... wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the...
...the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Automatically. Specify the settings for your adapter: 1. Manage your router. ... wireless-N USB adapter. - Connect to configure and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the...
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...installation. • If you are prompted to connect to install the driver and complete the installation. The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). One of the following section, Using ...the Smart Wizard to Connect to a network depends on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you must enter its ...
...installation. • If you are prompted to connect to install the driver and complete the installation. The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). One of the following section, Using ...the Smart Wizard to Connect to a network depends on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you must enter its ...
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The icon appears in the system tray and on page 14. Your settings are saved in ... on the desktop so you can name: 3. See Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Adapter LED status lights. The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The adapter connects to the network, which you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in a profile, which can take a minute...
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The icon appears in the system tray and on page 14. Your settings are saved in ... on the desktop so you can name: 3. See Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Adapter LED status lights. The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. The adapter connects to the network, which you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in a profile, which can take a minute...
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...action is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard status bar. Click the icon to a wireless network... how to the wireless weak wireless connection. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is better. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Security • A closed lock indicates that port's maximum speed, which wireless network...
...action is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is enabled. • An open lock indicates an open the Smart Wizard status bar. Click the icon to a wireless network... how to the wireless weak wireless connection. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is better. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Security • A closed lock indicates that port's maximum speed, which wireless network...
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... a problem. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 See the online help or Chapter 4. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is shown. The connection status is...strongest. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is a problem with auto-configuration. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you are connected to a router, but there...
... a problem. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 See the online help or Chapter 4. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is shown. The connection status is...strongest. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is a problem with auto-configuration. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you are connected to a router, but there...
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...wireless network, but it : 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Solid The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following table. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. To check for ... it is connected to a network at the NETGEAR website. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the ...
...wireless network, but it : 1. The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Solid The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following table. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. To check for ... it is connected to a network at the NETGEAR website. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the ...