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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD. Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. Estimated completion time: 10 minutes
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The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. 3 Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. Accept the license agreement. 3 Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2011 202-10791-01 v1.0
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2011 202-10791-01 v1.0
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. To register your ...product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein...
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. To register your ...product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein...
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 34 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications 36 Factory Default Settings 37 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Table of Contents | 5
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 34 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications 36 Factory Default Settings 37 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Table of Contents | 5
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... 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. •...
... 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. •...
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...Check for Updates. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click Setup. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click... Autorun.exe. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If the CD main ...
...Check for Updates. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Click Setup. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click... Autorun.exe. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If the CD main ...
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Automatically. Connect to insert your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with...
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Automatically. Connect to insert your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. When prompted, browse to configure and manage your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with...
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..., the Settings tab displays. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a network depends on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to install the driver and complete the installation. Follow the onscreen prompts to...
..., the Settings tab displays. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a network depends on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to install the driver and complete the installation. Follow the onscreen prompts to...
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... when it is color coded to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to check the status of the screen...
... when it is color coded to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The status bar at the bottom of your wireless and Internet connection. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to check the status of the screen...
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... as closer to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Click the icon to open network without wireless security. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is on one another. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is not Check your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to...
... as closer to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Click the icon to open network without wireless security. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter is on one another. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is not Check your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to...
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is a problem with auto-configuration. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not ... only the IP address is disabled, and you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is shown. See the online help or Chapter 4. If you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Join a Network...
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to the router is OK, but there is a problem with auto-configuration. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not ... only the IP address is disabled, and you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is shown. See the online help or Chapter 4. If you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Join a Network...
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... 2.4 GHz. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a network at the NETGEAR website. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in power save mode (default from power up or reset). •...
... 2.4 GHz. Click the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a network at the NETGEAR website. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in power save mode (default from power up or reset). •...
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... > Add or Remove Program, and then select Micro USB Adapter. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded, a message like the following displays: 4. Click Yes. Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or...
... > Add or Remove Program, and then select Micro USB Adapter. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click OK. When the file has been downloaded, a message like the following displays: 4. Click Yes. Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or...
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...screen: You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. If many networks use the Networks tab... to configure my wireless settings check box. Click the Wireless Networks tab. To view wireless networks: 1. The status bar shows your area. In such cases, the Network Name (SSID) field is displayed. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Use the icon to open ...
...screen: You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID). Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. If many networks use the Networks tab... to configure my wireless settings check box. Click the Wireless Networks tab. To view wireless networks: 1. The status bar shows your area. In such cases, the Network Name (SSID) field is displayed. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Use the icon to open ...
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...settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to specify the wireless security if used . To bypass WPS, select No to open the Smart Wizard. Review you must enter the SSID. The ...profile. 4. If there is used , and to the network that you selected. • Scan. hidden network The status bar shows the status of wireless network - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. If you select a hidden network, you settings, and click Finish. In this...
...settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. • Signal. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to specify the wireless security if used . To bypass WPS, select No to open the Smart Wizard. Review you must enter the SSID. The ...profile. 4. If there is used , and to the network that you selected. • Scan. hidden network The status bar shows the status of wireless network - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. If you select a hidden network, you settings, and click Finish. In this...
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... button, and then click Next. 3. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar at the bottom of entering a passphrase or network key. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets you want to join, use its Smart Wizard or WPS configuration utility...
... button, and then click Next. 3. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar at the bottom of entering a passphrase or network key. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets you want to join, use its Smart Wizard or WPS configuration utility...
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... if you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. To set up a profile to connect to a network: 1. To make sure your settings. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks The Smart Wizard can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for each...
... if you are two special profile names: Default and Profile. • Default. To set up a profile to connect to a network: 1. To make sure your settings. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks The Smart Wizard can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for each...
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...) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security, you want to join and enter the passphrase...
...) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) For more information about wireless security, see the wireless reference document at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that uses wireless security, you want to join and enter the passphrase...
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...sure to join does not support the passphrase method, you want to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a profile name. 3. If the wireless network that you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. The Settings...select the network, or enter the SSID. 4. Use the icon to exit the configuration utility. 22 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. In the Security section, select WEP and then select the WEP encryption strength: • 64-bit ...
...sure to join does not support the passphrase method, you want to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in a profile name. 3. If the wireless network that you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. The Settings...select the network, or enter the SSID. 4. Use the icon to exit the configuration utility. 22 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. In the Security section, select WEP and then select the WEP encryption strength: • 64-bit ...