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Estimated completion time: 10 minutes Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes Note: For help with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone Windows Driver installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide This guide explains Express installation with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
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Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Accept the license agreement. 3 If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Click Setup. If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Accept the license agreement. 3 If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1.
WNA1000M User Manual (PDF)
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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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...To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any means without notice. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...
...To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any means without notice. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...
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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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... the installation of the wireless network you want to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of a USB v2.0 port is limited to join and its wireless security settings (if used). • PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide.
... the installation of the wireless network you want to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps. • A CD drive. • 5 Mbytes of a USB v2.0 port is limited to join and its wireless security settings (if used). • PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide.
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First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Accept the license agreement.....exe. 2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the Setup Type screen. 8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started Accept the license agreement.....exe. 2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. 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. If not, click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive.
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.... Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Connect to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your router. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to select the destination folder for your...
.... Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Connect to configure and manage your wireless adapter software, and click Next. 6. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your router. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to select the destination folder for your...
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... and complete the installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Follow the onscreen prompts to push the WPS button on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg...
... and complete the installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. Follow the onscreen prompts to push the WPS button on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg...
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... take a minute or two. See Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Adapter LED status lights. Solid indicates a connection. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. It is sending or receiving data. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. The LED blinks when the wireless-N USB adapter is looking for a network association and when it is color coded...
... take a minute or two. See Smart Wizard Status Bar. • Adapter LED status lights. Solid indicates a connection. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. It is sending or receiving data. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. The LED blinks when the wireless-N USB adapter is looking for a network association and when it is color coded...
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... used by the network. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Click the icon to open network without wireless security. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with one end of the Settings tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray. The system tray is...
... used by the network. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. Click the icon to open network without wireless security. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with one end of the Settings tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray. The system tray is...
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...If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is a problem with auto-configuration. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is strongest. Usually, you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. Connection status... not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to open the Connection Wizard. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Join a Network Click Join a Network to the router is one more option. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots ...
...If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is a problem with auto-configuration. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is strongest. Usually, you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. Connection status... not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to open the Connection Wizard. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 Join a Network Click Join a Network to the router is one more option. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots ...
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... data. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for an update and install it is connected to a wireless network, but it : 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in to a network at the NETGEAR website. The wireless-N USB adapter is in power...
... data. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is scanning for an update and install it is connected to a wireless network, but it : 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in to a network at the NETGEAR website. The wireless-N USB adapter is in power...
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..., restart your Windows operating system: - Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 15 Click Yes. Windows Vista: Select...this screen displays: 3. Windows XP: Select Windows Start > Control Panel > 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.
..., restart your Windows operating system: - Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 15 Click Yes. Windows Vista: Select...this screen displays: 3. Windows XP: Select Windows Start > Control Panel > 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.
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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. To view wireless networks: 1. If many networks use the same channel they can use the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. In such cases, the Network Name (SSID) field is displayed. Click the Wireless...security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. The status bar shows your area. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 Select Wireless Network Connection, ...
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. To view wireless networks: 1. If many networks use the same channel they can use the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. In such cases, the Network Name (SSID) field is displayed. Click the Wireless...security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. The status bar shows your area. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 Select Wireless Network Connection, ...
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.... • Connect. Follow the wizard steps to specify the wireless security if used . N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Connect to create a profile. 4. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. In this information. • Mode. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK...
.... • Connect. Follow the wizard steps to specify the wireless security if used . N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. The access point supports WPS. • Security. Connect to create a profile. 4. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen. • Close. In this information. • Mode. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK...
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.... 4. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Close the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the network you join a secure wireless network by pushing a button instead 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 also supports WPS...
.... 4. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Close the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the network you join a secure wireless network by pushing a button instead 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 also supports WPS...
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...and Profile. • Default. Click Save Profile. 6. The status bar in the Profile Name field when you join when using your wireless-N USB adapter. If you want to save them to a wireless router or access point. 5. See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25. You cannot change this more than once, you .... 4. Click Apply, then click Close to exit, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to -peer networking. Advanced users can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for peer-to Networks The ...
...and Profile. • Default. Click Save Profile. 6. The status bar in the Profile Name field when you join when using your wireless-N USB adapter. If you want to save them to a wireless router or access point. 5. See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25. You cannot change this more than once, you .... 4. Click Apply, then click Close to exit, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to -peer networking. Advanced users can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for peer-to Networks The ...
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...wireless network. Use the icon to join and enter the passphrase. 5. Click the Save Profile button. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in this profile. 6. 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 open the Smart Wizard. The main types of wireless... security settings, or use wireless security. All the configuration ...
...wireless network. Use the icon to join and enter the passphrase. 5. Click the Save Profile button. In the Profile field, select the profile, or type in this profile. 6. 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 open the Smart Wizard. The main types of wireless... security settings, or use wireless security. All the configuration ...
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... WEP encryption strength: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption 5. If the wireless network that you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. The Settings tab displays: 2. Click the Save Profile button. 7. Use the...
... WEP encryption strength: • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption 5. If the wireless network that you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. The Settings tab displays: 2. Click the Save Profile button. 7. Use the...