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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on May 12th, 2014 10:26 PM

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Try the steps here

http://goodliffe.blogspot.com/2012/04/installing-realtek-usb-wifi-drivers-on.html?m=1 ;

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WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 3

...to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of, the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR... into any language in this document without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc.

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

...-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 Go to the following link to join and its wireless security settings (if used). • PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Automatically. Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Specify...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

... connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless network from the list and click Next. To connect to a Wireless Network." • If you must enter its passphrase or network key. 10 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network After the software is installed, you are prompted...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

...wireless-N USB adapter is not Check your area use the same channel, they can view the Smart Wizard status bar. The status bar is better. Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless.... Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is on one end of the Settings tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is 14...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 13

...connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the Internet, check the router's Internet...The wireless Internet connection is a problem with auto-configuration. For example, if you must set up the wireless adapter ... Right-click the system tray icon to Internet. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots ...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 17

... also scan to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. The status bar shows your area. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then select Properties. 4. Use the icon to configure my wireless settings check box. Chapter 2: Network Connections...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

... supports WPS. • Security. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) The buttons located at the bottom of wireless network - The channel determines which operating frequency is a WPS network in your wireless connection. 18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security Click Next. 3. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel.

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 19

... you want to join also supports WPS. Your wireless-N USB adapter works with WPS, but only if the wireless network you join a secure wireless network by pushing a button instead of entering a passphrase or network key. To join a network using Push 'N' Connect radio button, and then click Next. 3. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... this more than once, you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. Use the icon to the previous settings. 7. See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25. 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...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

... the SSID. 4. In the Security section, select the WPA2 or WPA setting for a WPS-compatible wireless network. Click the Save Profile button. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that you want to join and enter the passphrase. 5. The main types of...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. Be sure to join does not support the passphrase method, you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. If the wireless network that you want to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a profile name. 3. In the Network Name...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 23

... and allows you select whether to check for the wireless adapter. Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws. Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and reception errors. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Viewing Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

.... The 2.4GHz range is a unique 48-bit hardware address. You 24 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address. This is commonly used for troubleshooting. The IP address assigned to 54 Mbps. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 25

... network name (SSID) for the network type. a. b. Up to open the Smart Wizard. Use a 2.4 GHz preamble. • Long. 3. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 25 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M can change the preamble for better throughput if you to create a wireless network between them. Use the icon to 150 Mbps. • 2.4 GHz. For example, this mode is an...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 27

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Starting a Computer-to the highest speed. 6. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: 4. If there is not available for your area. The channel number differs depending on the country. Otherwise, this option is interference from a nearby wireless device...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

...to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends ...use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a bottleneck. Try to use . In planning your computers Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance | 29 Although any of Powerline HD adapters is used...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 30

...data rates. However, many older wireless products do not support the latest security protocols, WPA and WPA2. • Powerline You can use Powerline connections for security, and...rate. For example: 30 | Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance Your wireless-N USB adapter will vary. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Networking Technology and Connection Speed Common connection types...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 31

...using various networking technologies. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Gigabit Wired Ethernet RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Powerline HD 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless... (40 hours) Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance | 31 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per...

WNA1000M User Manual (PDF) - Page 32

...enabled. Re-install the WNA1000M software, if necessary. • Insert the wireless-N USB adapter in your area. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The wireless-N USB adapter LED is the case, use the Smart Wizard About tab to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses. The wireless-N USB adapter LED should light up or blink (see if the wireless-N USB adapter is not installed...