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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 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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.../app/answers/detail/a_id/ 11621. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you can use or application of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions In the interest of Conformity...
.../app/answers/detail/a_id/ 11621. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you can use or application of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions In the interest of Conformity...
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If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Accept the license agreement. 3 If not, then click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Click Setup.
If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Accept the license agreement. 3 If not, then click Install from CD. 4. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. Click Setup.
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The icon appears in a profile, which can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in the system tray and on the desktop. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. 6 The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. You can use it to open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the network, which you can name.
The icon appears in a profile, which can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in the system tray and on the desktop. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. 6 The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. You can use it to open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the network, which you can name.
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... support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part ... are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
... support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part ... are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
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... Installation with Custom Setup 8 First, Install the WNA1000M Software 8 Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter 9 Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network 10 Wireless Network and Internet Connections 11 WNA1000M Icon 12 Smart Wizard Status Bar 12 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 14 ...Upgrading the Software 14 Removing the Software 15 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Using the Smart Wizard After Installation 16 Disabling the Windows ...
... Installation with Custom Setup 8 First, Install the WNA1000M Software 8 Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter 9 Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network 10 Wireless Network and Internet Connections 11 WNA1000M Icon 12 Smart Wizard Status Bar 12 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 14 ...Upgrading the Software 14 Removing the Software 15 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Using the Smart Wizard After Installation 16 Disabling the Windows ...
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... NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manual. Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your computer. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M...
... NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Select one of the following methods to select the destination folder for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manual. Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your computer. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M...
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...WNA1000M 2. To connect to a wireless network. 1. See Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area on page 17. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. Using the Smart Wizard...Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. One of the following section, Using the Smart Wizard... installation. How you installed the Smart Wizard with automatic configuration, see your ...
...WNA1000M 2. To connect to a wireless network. 1. See Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area on page 17. • To use a Windows utility, see the following screens displays: WPS network No WPS networks • WPS network: A network in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. Using the Smart Wizard...Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. One of the following section, Using the Smart Wizard... installation. How you installed the Smart Wizard with automatic configuration, see your ...
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... the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to the network, which you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. Clicking on page 14. The... LED on the desktop so you can take a minute or two. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Your...
... the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to the network, which you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. Clicking on page 14. The... LED on the desktop so you can take a minute or two. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Your...
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... bar. The wireless connection is better. The status bar is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is 14 Mbps. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Color Red Meaning Recommended...
... bar. The wireless connection is better. The status bar is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is 14 Mbps. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Color Red Meaning Recommended...
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...status is shown. For example, if you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strongest. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is useful in isolating a problem. Chapter 1: Getting Started...Notification check mark. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. Right-click the system tray icon to open the Connection Wizard. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) ...
...status is shown. For example, if you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is strongest. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is useful in isolating a problem. Chapter 1: Getting Started...Notification check mark. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. Right-click the system tray icon to open the Connection Wizard. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) ...
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... the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started 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. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. To check for a network. • Blue. The wireless...
... the Software Update Check button. 14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started 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. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. To check for a network. • Blue. The wireless...
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... prompts. - 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. Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or the...
... prompts. - 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. Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or the...
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... in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. Using the Smart Wizard After Installation When you are working with the Vista... configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows...
... in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility: 1. You can either double-click this icon on the Windows taskbar. Using the Smart Wizard After Installation When you are working with the Vista... configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to use the Smart Wizard. Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows...
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... Adapter WNA1000M 3. Use the icon to configure my wireless settings check box. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. Click the Networks tab to search for each other. (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. The status bar shows your area. Then clear the Use Windows to open the Smart Wizard...
... Adapter WNA1000M 3. Use the icon to configure my wireless settings check box. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name. Click the Networks tab to search for each other. (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. The status bar shows your area. Then clear the Use Windows to open the Smart Wizard...
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...a Network. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . To bypass WPS, select No to open the Smart Wizard. Click Next. 3. Check for wireless networks. Use the icon to avoid connecting, and then click Next. 2. Identifies whether the wireless ... network The status bar shows the status of the Wizard. Close the window of your area, the Smart Wizard displays the WPS screen. If you select a hidden network, you selected. • Scan. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer...
...a Network. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . To bypass WPS, select No to open the Smart Wizard. Click Next. 3. Check for wireless networks. Use the icon to avoid connecting, and then click Next. 2. Identifies whether the wireless ... network The status bar shows the status of the Wizard. Close the window of your area, the Smart Wizard displays the WPS screen. If you select a hidden network, you selected. • Scan. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer...
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... key. Either push the WPS button on it. 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, and push its WPS button as directed. •... to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of your wireless connection. 5. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar at the bottom of the screen, click Join a Network. The Smart Wizard detects a WPS network. 2. Chapter 2: Network Connections and...
... key. Either push the WPS button on it. 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, and push its WPS button as directed. •... to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of your wireless connection. 5. Click Close to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar at the bottom of the screen, click Join a Network. The Smart Wizard detects a WPS network. 2. Chapter 2: Network Connections and...
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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 any available network. You cannot change this more than once, you want to the ... users can create a profile for each wireless network that the Access Point (Infrastructure) radio button is selected. If you do not enter a name in the Smart Wizard shows the current connection status. 20 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security To make sure your settings. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network...
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 any available network. You cannot change this more than once, you want to the ... users can create a profile for each wireless network that the Access Point (Infrastructure) radio button is selected. If you do not enter a name in the Smart Wizard shows the current connection status. 20 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security To make sure your settings. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network...
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... WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that you want to join and enter the passphrase. 5. The first time you join a network that uses wireless security, you must either know its security settings, or use wireless security. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard....-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • 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. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard.
... WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for the wireless network that you want to join and enter the passphrase. 5. The first time you join a network that uses wireless security, you must either know its security settings, or use wireless security. Use the icon to exit the Smart Wizard....-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) • 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. Click Apply, and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard.
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... in a profile name. 3. Click Apply and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase so that they match the wireless network exactly. 6. Click the Save Profile button. 7. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. In the Security section, select WEP and... and Wireless Security The Settings tab displays: 2. Be sure to join does not support the passphrase method, you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys.
... in a profile name. 3. Click Apply and then click Close to open the Smart Wizard. Select Create with Passphrase, and enter the passphrase so that they match the wireless network exactly. 6. Click the Save Profile button. 7. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. In the Security section, select WEP and... and Wireless Security The Settings tab displays: 2. Be sure to join does not support the passphrase method, you must enter the keys so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys.