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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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Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Accept the license agreement. 3 If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates.
Package Contents N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD Smart Wizard Installation 1. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. Accept the license agreement. 3 If not, then click Install from CD. 4. Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates.
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If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer's CD drive. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. The driver is installed on your router. 4. When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer. 3. Standalone Driver Installation 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in the package.
If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer's CD drive. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. The driver is installed on your router. 4. When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer. 3. Standalone Driver Installation 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in the package.
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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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... Version v1.0 Publish Date January 2011 Description Preliminary publication. | 3 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get... form or by any language in this document without the written permission of their respective holders. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or...
... Version v1.0 Publish Date January 2011 Description Preliminary publication. | 3 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get... form or by any language in this document without the written permission of their respective holders. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or...
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... You Need Before You Begin 7 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...
... You Need Before You Begin 7 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...
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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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... MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. The maximum speed of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft...
... MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. The maximum speed of free hard disk space. • Vista, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft...
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... Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. Accept the license agreement. If not, click Install from CD. 4. 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 you are connected to the Internet, click Check...
... Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. Accept the license agreement. If not, click Install from CD. 4. 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 you are connected to the Internet, click Check...
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...; Smart Wizard. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for...
...; Smart Wizard. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Select one of the following methods to and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for...
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...NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). Click Next, and follow the prompts to a Wireless... Network After the software is installed, you installed the Smart Wizard with automatic configuration, see your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless...to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If... tab displays. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. Follow the onscreen prompts to ...
...NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm. See Viewing Wireless Networks in your area supports Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS). Click Next, and follow the prompts to a Wireless... Network After the software is installed, you installed the Smart Wizard with automatic configuration, see your adapter and connect without entering a password. • No WPS networks: Select a wireless...to Connect to a Wireless Network." • If... tab displays. How you connect to a wireless network. 1. Follow the onscreen prompts to ...
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...which you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the desktop so you can take a minute or two. The icon appears in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the ... Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The status bar at...
...which you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in the system tray and on the desktop so you can take a minute or two. The icon appears in the right on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the ... Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to show the status of your wireless and Internet connection. Your settings are saved in a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. The status bar at...
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... bar. The icon color shows the wireless connection. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is on the desktop and in your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to the wireless weak wireless connection. The system tray is 14 Mbps. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is better.
... bar. The icon color shows the wireless connection. Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which is on the desktop and in your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to the wireless weak wireless connection. The system tray is 14 Mbps. 12 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is better.
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... to the router is OK, but there is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. The connection status is shown. 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... a Network to Internet. For example, if you experience higher throughput when the signal is one more option. See the online help or Chapter 4. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal.
... to the router is OK, but there is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with the router. The connection status is shown. 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... a Network to Internet. For example, if you experience higher throughput when the signal is one more option. See the online help or Chapter 4. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal.
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... be available at 2.4 GHz. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is scanning for an update and install it is connecting to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default ...wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Meaning Off Slow blinking • The wireless-N USB adapter in not plugged in the following table. 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...
... be available at 2.4 GHz. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is scanning for an update and install it is connecting to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is in power save mode (default ...wireless-N USB adapter is not sending or receiving data. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Meaning Off Slow blinking • The wireless-N USB adapter in not plugged in the following table. 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...
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... the following displays: 4. 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. Windows Vista: Select Windows Start >Control Panel ...Control Panel: How you do this screen displays: 3. Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click OK. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your...
... the following displays: 4. 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. Windows Vista: Select Windows Start >Control Panel ...Control Panel: How you do this screen displays: 3. Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Click OK. Follow the installer instructions, and if prompted, restart your...
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... computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to : • View details about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that it in...
... computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to : • View details about wireless networks in your area. • Choose the network that it in...
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... points do not broadcast the network name. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to view all available wireless networks in your network connection and Internet connection. Click the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Click the Wireless Networks tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3.
... points do not broadcast the network name. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can also scan to view all available wireless networks in your network connection and Internet connection. Click the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. Click the Wireless Networks tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3.
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... avoid connecting, and then click Next. 2. On the status bar at the bottom of wireless network - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. The channel determines which operating frequency is a WPS network in your wireless connection. 18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security In this information. • Mode. Identifies the type of the Networks tab...
... avoid connecting, and then click Next. 2. On the status bar at the bottom of wireless network - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. The channel determines which operating frequency is a WPS network in your wireless connection. 18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security In this information. • Mode. Identifies the type of the Networks tab...
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... for the access point or router. Use the icon to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of your wireless connection. 5. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets ...you join a secure wireless network by pushing a button instead of the screen, click Join a Network. ...
... for the access point or router. Use the icon to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of your wireless connection. 5. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets ...you join a secure wireless network by pushing a button instead of the screen, click Join a Network. ...