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...presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and allow you to connect to your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and ...exe. 2. 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 connect to an access point or wireless router. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. Estimated completion time: 10 ...
...presented here, uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install and configure the adapter automatically and allow you to connect to your wireless network with Push 'N' Connect Security. • The Custom method lets you choose your WNA1000 installation options or select the Windows Utility to install and ...exe. 2. 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 connect to an access point or wireless router. From the Setup Type screen, select the Express radio box. Estimated completion time: 10 ...
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...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the FCC Rules. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR...If this document without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of...and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies ...
...Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the FCC Rules. NETGEAR does not assume any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR...If this document without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of...and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The WNA1000 has been tested and complies ...
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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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... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security." This method is explained in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to install the wirelessN USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter. This manual -
... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - See "Installation with Custom Setup" on page 1-3. See Chapter 2, "Network Connections and Wireless Security." This method is explained in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. • InstallationwithCustomSetupletsyouspecifywherethesoftwareisinstalled,andselect either the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or the Windows Utility to install the wirelessN USB adapter: • Express Installation uses the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configures your wireless-N USB adapter. This manual -
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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 the computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the following link...
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 computer with an available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Note: Windows XP users must have a PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with the wireless-N USB adapter. Go to the following link...
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... use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Configure wireless settings for your wireless network. If you choose to do this, you want to a wireless network. 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...
... use only the Windows Utility to install and manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - InserttheResourceCD.IftheCDmainpagedoesnotdisplay,browsethefilesontheCD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Configure wireless settings for your wireless network. If you choose to do this, you want to a wireless network. 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...
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....0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - 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 automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility...
....0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual - Connect the wireless adapter to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. - 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 automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility...
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... icon opens the Smart Wizard. After you placed the fastener. The LED on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of the screen shows details...
... icon opens the Smart Wizard. After you placed the fastener. The LED on the Windows task bar. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. The status bar at the bottom of the connection. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of the screen shows details...
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... disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. strong. Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is weak. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 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...
... disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with another wireless node. strong. Figure 1-6 In Vista, there is weak. The wireless-N USB adapter The wireless-N USB adapter has established good has a connection with Vista auto-configuration. 1-9 v1.0, August 2009 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...
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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 .exe). 6. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in the following table. Write down the settings for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Download...
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. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be retained. 2. Run the installer that you downloaded (the file ends in the following table. Write down the settings for a network. • The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data. Download...
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...wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Then use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio button selected. T. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows...use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). If this chapter will not be available. You can click a column heading to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab...
...wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Then use the Custom Setup Type, and leave the Smart Wizard radio button selected. T. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, August 2009 During installation, if you selected the Custom Setup Type, and the Windows...use the Smart Wizard, remove the WNA1000 software (see "Removing the WNA1000 Software" on page 1-10). If this chapter will not be available. You can click a column heading to sort. To view information about wireless networks: 1. Click the Networks tab...
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.... In such cases, the SSID field is still displayed. The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network". Connect to use. Close the window. To join a network: 1. The access point supports WPS. The signal strength of the information is blank even though the rest of.... On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . 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 button Join a Network button ...
.... In such cases, the SSID field is still displayed. The access point supports wireless N mode. See "Joining a Network". Connect to use. Close the window. To join a network: 1. The access point supports WPS. The signal strength of the information is blank even though the rest of.... On the status bar, click Join a Network. 2-2 v1.0, August 2009 For example, if a network uses WEP, you use . 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 button Join a Network button ...
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...CD. - You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 2-1). • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS... 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, August 2009 See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Notes: If you connect using WPS and...
...CD. - You can be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista (32/64 bits). Press a push button or push dome on the access point or router, or click an on page 2-1). • Starting with the wireless-N USB adapter must be restored by reconnecting using WPS... 2-6. 2-4 v1.0, August 2009 See "Generating a PIN to Connect to connect a WPS client. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the software. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • The computer with the router or access point. Notes: If you connect using WPS and...
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For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, August ... Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly...
For problems with accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be installed and configured correctly on your network. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-8 2-10 v1.0, August ... Hoc mode profile: 1. Ad Hoc mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with each other, without the use of a router or access point. Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1) or the IPX protocol. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to exchange files directly...
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... the network name (SSID) for the network type. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. d. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Enter the network settings. a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.
... the network name (SSID) for the network type. Select Computer-to the previous settings. 4. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. d. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to -Computer (Ad Hoc) for the Ad Hoc network. Enter the network settings. a. b. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run.
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...correctly on page 4-1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 ...your computers. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Note: for selection. 3. Select the Computer-to Reply. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network...
...correctly on page 4-1. Note: If you must have administrator rights. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot connect, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on your Ad Hoc computer-to the device with the 192.168.0.1 ...your computers. See the link to -Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Note: for selection. 3. Select the Computer-to Reply. For problems accessing network resources, the Windows client and file and print sharing software might not be sent to -computer network...
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To go to access the Advance Settings screen. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must be fragmented. Depending on the Settings tab. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. The Fragment Threshold value must ...Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you can choose some of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. A Long setting might give slightly better ...
To go to access the Advance Settings screen. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must be fragmented. Depending on the Settings tab. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. The Fragment Threshold value must ...Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with other nearby access points but reduces the range of your wireless adapter, you can choose some of interference with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. A Long setting might give slightly better ...
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...and change the default SSID. Although any of older devices such as streaming HD video, the use . NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on page 3-3 shows a...applications such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 3-1 on the type of Powerline HD adapters is limited to your settings. - Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially...
...and change the default SSID. Although any of older devices such as streaming HD video, the use . NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on page 3-3 shows a...applications such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. 3-2 v1.0, August 2009 Figure 3-1 on the type of Powerline HD adapters is limited to your settings. - Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially...
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... available. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. Make sure that you may encounter. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to connect, but...
... available. This can occur if there are not configured with the same wireless parameters. The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to wireless networks and the Internet, see if the wireless-N USB adapter is recognized and enabled. Make sure that you may encounter. For information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about connecting to connect, but...
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...a router or access point, but not to the other computers on the network or to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are probably connecting to a router or access point. The router is available, and there is good signal strength. •...Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you close the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the access point is WEP protected (either 64- NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual ...
...a router or access point, but not to the other computers on the network or to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are probably connecting to a router or access point. The router is available, and there is good signal strength. •...Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. See Chapter 3, "Wireless Network Performance". • If you need the correct WPA-PSK passphrase. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save If you close the Smart Wizard. Make sure that the access point is WEP protected (either 64- NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual ...