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... )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on your PC and connect your PC to accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome...
... )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. First, install the WNA1000 software 1. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on your PC and connect your PC to accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome...
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.... You will be prompted to use the USB cable (see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle"). Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If no WPS-capable devices are detected, you will be prompted to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your program features will be configured...
.... You will be prompted to use the USB cable (see "Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle"). Note: You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly or use Push 'N' Connect and click Next. • If no WPS-capable devices are detected, you will be prompted to a wireless network Express will install the WNA1000 software and your program features will be configured...
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...WNA1000 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR... limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ...
...WNA1000 has been tested and complies with the specifications for US & Canada only. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR... limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that interference will vary. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications ...
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... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push...
... 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 a Network ...2 Using Push...
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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 a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. •...Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNA1000 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher ...
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 a USB v2.0 port is 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 10 Mbytes of free hard disk space. •...Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000. Verify System Requirements Before installing the wireless-N USB adapter, make sure that varies significantly based on the physical location of the WNA1000 driver software. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher ...
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... in your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. The Software Update Check screen displays. 1-3 v1.0, August 2009 Save your wireless-N USB adapter. - Installation with custom setup: 1. You can specify where the files are between...
... in your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS). - Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. The Software Update Check screen displays. 1-3 v1.0, August 2009 Save your wireless-N USB adapter. - Installation with custom setup: 1. You can specify where the files are between...
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TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. Figure 1-2 7. If you are connected to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click ...
TheNETGEARSmartWizardWelcomescreendisplays.ClickIAgreetoacceptthe license agreement and click Next. 5. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. Figure 1-2 7. If you are connected to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. 1-4 v1.0, August 2009 For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click ...
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.... Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Specify the settings for your PC. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Configure automatically. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with...
.... Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. Connect the wireless adapter to a Wireless Network" on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Specify the settings for your PC. For more information about Windows utilities, see "Using the USB Adapter Cradle" on your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Configure automatically. Followthepromptstocompletetheinstallation.IfyouselectedSmartWizard,thenclick Next and continue with...
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... the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the screen shows details about your wireless link. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. It...
... the PC monitor where you install the WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates the condition of the screen shows details about your wireless link. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. See the following section, "WNA1000 Icon". • Smart Wizard status bar. It...
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... wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. v1.0, August 2009 1-11 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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 .exe). 6. Removing the WNA1000 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in...
... wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged in to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. v1.0, August 2009 1-11 They will not be available at the NETGEAR website. 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 .exe). 6. Removing the WNA1000 Software You can remove the wireless adapter software in...
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... the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 Click the icon to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. You can interfere with each other. T. Then... 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab...
... the Networks tab to use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 Click the icon to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. You can interfere with each other. T. Then... 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab...
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...you know the WEP key in order to connect to use. Note that you use . The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network". NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help ...Connect to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you want to the network...
...you know the WEP key in order to connect to use. Note that you use . The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network". NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help ...Connect to use secure networks frequently, set up profiles for each network with the wireless network and security settings. Close the window. Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. If you want to the network...
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...software. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on the Resource CD. - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter... Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the router or access point. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in this section. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to connect using WPS: • Push ...
...software. See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on the Resource CD. - This is a fairly new technology, so not all access points and routers provide a push button. To connect the wireless-N USB adapter... Networks tab (see "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 2-1). • Starting with the router or access point. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in this section. See "Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to connect using WPS: • Push ...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly between them. For example, this mode is an 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on the Resource...
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In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for selection. 3. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 Starting a Computer..., you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for selection. 3. Figure 2-10 At this option is established. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network. 2-12 v1.0, August 2009 Starting a Computer..., you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
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... button. b. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. Save your computer. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. The Settings tab displays. 2. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK...
... button. b. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in Appendix B. 3. Save your computer. All the configuration settings are saved in a profile. The Settings tab displays. 2. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK...
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... what is connected to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP encryption security: 1. c. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. In the Profile field, select...
... what is connected to open the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is configured in a profile name. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP encryption security: 1. c. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. b. The Settings tab displays. 2. In the Profile field, select...
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... might not be powered on. • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in the area but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is recognized and enabled. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error...
... might not be powered on. • The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are WPS routers in the area but your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port correctly or the WNA1000 software is recognized and enabled. Push 'N Connect WPS time out error...
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... an older software version installed on the network or to enter the WEP encryption security information. or 128- This could be removed. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are all configured correctly. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to a router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
... an older software version installed on the network or to enter the WEP encryption security information. or 128- This could be removed. To avoid this prompt, simply click Apply before you are all configured correctly. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to a router or access point. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless-N USB adapter. 4-3 v1.0, August 2009 This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and did not reboot your system...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the WNA1000 icon to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless-N USB adapter. 4-3 v1.0, August 2009 This can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter? Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can occur if you upgraded your WNA1000 software and did not reboot your system...