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... your PC and connect your program features, allowing for Updates. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click Next. 1 English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will show you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Click Install the Software. These setup instructions assume that you how to accept the license agreement and...
... your PC and connect your program features, allowing for Updates. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click Next. 1 English )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will show you will connect to an access point or wireless router. Click Install the Software. These setup instructions assume that you how to accept the license agreement and...
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... by the second screen. Locate an available USB port on your area 2 Click Next. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will...can choose to bypass Push 'N' Connect by the first screen. Select your wireless network name from your passphrase. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your adapter. 1. If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it...
... by the second screen. Locate an available USB port on your area 2 Click Next. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to a wireless network: • If you have a wireless router or access point that supports Push 'N' Connect (NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Protected Setup), then you will...can choose to bypass Push 'N' Connect by the first screen. Select your wireless network name from your passphrase. English Then, install your WNA1000 adapter and connect to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your adapter. 1. If you select a secured network, the Smart Wizard will detect it...
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...of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of their... NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for assistance ii v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR...
...of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of their... NETGEAR, Inc. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your product. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for assistance ii v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR...
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... 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
... 2 Verify System Requirements 2 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines 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...
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... an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. If your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited...
... an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. If your wireless-N USB adapter. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited...
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...: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. You can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup...
...: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. You can also choose whether or not you can communicate through walls. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. View details about wireless networks in profiles. • Custom installation excluding the Smart Wizard. Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup...
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... Updates. Figure 1-2 7. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Select one of the following methods to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
... Updates. Figure 1-2 7. If you are connected to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Select one of the following methods to the Internet, click Check for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard.AllowsyoutomanageyourwirelessnetworkswiththeNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3.
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... the Windows configuration utility. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to the USB port. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on page 1-7) 9. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - For more information about Windows...
... the Windows configuration utility. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the WNA1000 software to connect to the USB port. See "Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings" on page 2-14 and "Joining a Network" on page 1-7) 9. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - For more information about Windows...
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... wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless ...network and to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system...
... wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in Your Area" on the Windows task bar. It is color coded to show the status of your connection to a wireless ...network and to the side of your wireless and Internet connection. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10, and "Viewing Wireless Networks in the right on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on the system...
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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 these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the...
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 these two ways: • Select the Windows Start menu > All Programs > NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter program group > Uninstall NETGEAR WNA1000 Software, and then follow the screen prompts. • Select Windows Start menu >Control Panel > Add or Remove Program, and then select the...
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...2009 During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in your network. Click the icon to sort. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local ... tab to view all available wireless networks in this is the case, and you want to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Click the Networks tab to reinstall the software. Either select the Express Setup...
...2009 During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows Utility radio button, the features described in your network. Click the icon to sort. Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local ... tab to view all available wireless networks in this is the case, and you want to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Click the Networks tab to reinstall the software. Either select the Express Setup...
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... networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. To join a network: 1. See "Joining a Network". Use the icon to a wireless network. Close the window. After installation you selected Check for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the ... is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal...
... networks frequently, set up profiles for wireless networks. To join a network: 1. See "Joining a Network". Use the icon to a wireless network. Close the window. After installation you selected Check for each network with the wireless network and security settings. On the ... is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal...
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... use either a push button or PIN entry to connect a WPS client. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. Log in this section. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 1-9). - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Notes: If you...
... use either a push button or PIN entry to connect a WPS client. Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. Log in this section. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 1-9). - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Notes: If you...
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...mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC... either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
...mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. For problems with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC... either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. Setting up static IP addresses, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for the current connection status.
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....168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. For... problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: for ... wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. Select the Computer-to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...
....168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 4-1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. For... problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. Note: for ... wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for your computers. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. Select the Computer-to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User...
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...], and enter the passphrase. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is ... your settings in this profile. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. v1.0, August 2009 2-15 Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. b. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. a. The...
...], and enter the passphrase. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in the access point. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is ... your settings in this profile. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. v1.0, August 2009 2-15 Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. b. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. a. The...
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...sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your computer. 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 Smart Wizard. ... (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 a. a. b. c. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the ...
...sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in your computer. 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 Smart Wizard. ... (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. Figure 2-13 2-16 v1.0, August 2009 a. a. b. c. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to open the Smart Wizard. In the Profile field, select the ...
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...wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is trying to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000...on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not connected to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Joining a Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS...
...wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is trying to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. The wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000...on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Action The LED is not connected to wireless networks and the Internet, see "Joining a Network" on . • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. bit encryption), you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to the Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to a standard 802.11g network. This could be...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. bit encryption), you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The wireless-N USB adapter can connect to the access point, but not to the Internet. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you do not have an older software version installed on your system and it needs to a standard 802.11g network. This could be...