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... )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to install and manage your wireless network. Two connection methods are connected to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. These setup instructions assume that you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to an...
... )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Start Here This Installation Guide will connect to install and manage your wireless network. Two connection methods are connected to the Internet, click Check for a faster setup 6. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. These setup instructions assume that you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to an...
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...card that may cause undesired operation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11...technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your product. By registering your Support information card...
...card that may cause undesired operation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11...technical support and timely notices of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR, INC. If this document without notice. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies with your product. By registering your Support information card...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security ...Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Creating a Profile ...8 Access Point Profiles 9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile 10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 12 About Wireless Security 13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security ...Up WEP Encryption Security 16 Monitoring Statistics ...18 About Your Smart Wizard 19 Advanced Settings ...20 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 2 SOHO Networking Technologies 3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 4 Chapter ...
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... NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to return the product for custom installation of the parts are two methods that you implement wireless security to install the wirelessN USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your adapter automatically. See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
... NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to return the product for custom installation of the parts are two methods that you implement wireless security to install the wirelessN USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your adapter automatically. See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000...
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.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum...
.../ details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID= 733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines For best performance, place the wireless-N USB adapter at least 4 feet (over wireless networks indoors at a range that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that these minimum...
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... to configure your wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - You can communicate through walls. Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup: 1. With Custom setup you can also choose whether or not you will not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install...
... to configure your wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual potential sources of tools to: - Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - You can communicate through walls. Installing the Software and Adapter To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup: 1. With Custom setup you can also choose whether or not you will not be able to use only the Windows Utility to install...
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... Settings screen displays. Connect to the USB port. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - You can use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 8. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009...
... Settings screen displays. Connect to the USB port. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - You can use the USB cable (see the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. 8. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - When prompted, locate an available USB port on page 2-2. 1-5 v1.0, August 2009...
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... WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. After you placed the fastener. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter...wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter...
... WNA1000 software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar. The LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. After you placed the fastener. Clicking on the wireless-N USB adapter...wireless and Internet connection. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 2-1. • Adapter LED. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in Your Area" on page 1-11. 1-8 v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter...
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..., you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Figure 1-7 If you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the task bar in the following table describes the colors and conditions...
..., you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Figure 1-7 If you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition of the task bar in the following table describes the colors and conditions...
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...; 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 WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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...
...; 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 WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. 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...
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... up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your network. If many networks use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software...
... up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to search for your network. If many networks use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software...
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...a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that you want ...wireless networks. If you selected Check for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Use the icon to a wireless... tab at any time to it. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button...wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close ...
...a network uses WEP, you must know the wireless security settings for the network that you want ...wireless networks. If you selected Check for each network with the wireless network and security settings. The access point supports wireless N mode. The hardware address (MAC address) of wireless network - Use the icon to a wireless... tab at any time to it. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Field or Button...wireless network uses security settings such as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Close ...
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... August 2009 See "Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press a ... a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on page 1-9). - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in the ...
... August 2009 See "Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router" on page 2-5. • PIN entry. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in this section. You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press a ... a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see "Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area" on page 1-9). - NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using the WPS procedures described in the ...
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...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 your computers.See the link to "Internet... uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check...
...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 your computers.See the link to "Internet... uses Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you cannot connect, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check...
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...Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. d. Configure the computer network settings. b. v1... address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. b. a. Restart the computers. 5. c. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. a. Click Save ...
...Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the ping program: a. Verify wireless connectivity between your settings in this profile. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. d. Configure the computer network settings. b. v1... address, type: ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK. b. a. Restart the computers. 5. c. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. Enter the network settings. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. a. Click Save ...
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...available for selection. 3. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 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 Select the Computer-to...rights. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
...available for selection. 3. The ping response should change to -Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. 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 Select the Computer-to...rights. In the Start Ad Hoc drop-down list, select the wireless standard (802.11g or 802.11b) for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c.
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...20 v1.0, August 2009 This is used for fragmentation. Except for packet transmission. Depending on the Settings tab. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you can choose some of your wireless adapter, you must be fragmented. Figure 2-16 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Lowering the output power level lets you have administrator ... Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine.
...20 v1.0, August 2009 This is used for fragmentation. Except for packet transmission. Depending on the Settings tab. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you can choose some of your wireless adapter, you must be fragmented. Figure 2-16 • 2.4GHz Preamble. Lowering the output power level lets you have administrator ... Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be larger than the RTS Threshold value. • RTS/CTS Threshold. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine.
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...automatically try to connect to determine what other wireless networks are : - In this connection allows for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to large files on page 3-3 ...HD video, the use . The PC connected through the router to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Figure 3-1 on the server. Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than...
...automatically try to connect to determine what other wireless networks are : - In this connection allows for network connections with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to large files on page 3-3 ...HD video, the use . The PC connected through the router to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Figure 3-1 on the server. Copying machines, elevators, and cell phones (no closer than...
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... router does not support WPS. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Using Push...
... router does not support WPS. Reload the WNA1000 software, if necessary. • Try to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB slot on your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Check the SSID and wireless security settings. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but the wireless-N USB adapter is not loaded. • Remove and reinsert the WNA1000. • Check the Windows device manager to see "Using Push...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to the Internet. I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you are prompted to a router or access point. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, August 2009 The wireless-N USB adapter... status in the Status Bar shows that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the system tray. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you cannot change the settings, the Smart...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. You have a USB 2.0 port on your system and it needs to the Internet. I can operate at faster speeds. • At 54 Mbps you are prompted to a router or access point. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and computer. 4-2 v1.0, August 2009 The wireless-N USB adapter... status in the Status Bar shows that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are in the system tray. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you cannot change the settings, the Smart...