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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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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. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Accept the license agreement. 3 Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If not, then click Install from CD. 4.
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. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Accept the license agreement. 3 Insert the Resource CD in your computer's CD drive. If not, then click Install from CD. 4.
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... extension cable (if used) that connects the USB adapter and the computer might be faulty. • There is no driver support for the latest drivers on the NETGEAR download page. 3. Look for the operating system. Try to connect the adapter directly to the computer without using an extension ...cable. 6. Resolutions: 1. Try a different USB port on a different computer. 9 Try restarting the computer...
... extension cable (if used) that connects the USB adapter and the computer might be faulty. • There is no driver support for the latest drivers on the NETGEAR download page. 3. Look for the operating system. Try to connect the adapter directly to the computer without using an extension ...cable. 6. Resolutions: 1. Try a different USB port on a different computer. 9 Try restarting the computer...
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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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... any means without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. All rights reserved...
... any means without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. All rights reserved...
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... 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...
... 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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... system requirements. What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your wireless-N USB adapter with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is 480 Mbps. Go to the following link to the port's maximum...if used). • PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details....
... system requirements. What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your wireless-N USB adapter with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is 480 Mbps. Go to the following link to the port's maximum...if used). • PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. You should also know the name of the WNA1000M software. The maximum speed of a USB v2.0 port is limited to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details....
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... with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Click Setup. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource...
... with Custom Setup Note: For help with Express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide. Click Setup. Then select Custom and click Next on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. Insert the Resource...
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... Insert the adapter into a USB port on your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless adapter software, and... networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart ...
... Insert the adapter into a USB port on your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your adapter: 1. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to and manage your wireless adapter software, and... networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your wireless network: • Smart ...
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The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. See Viewing Wireless Networks in ... click Next. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a secure network, you are prompted to connect to install the driver and complete the installation. To connect to push the WPS button on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index...
The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. How you connect to a Wireless Network." • If you installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration, the Settings tab displays. See Viewing Wireless Networks in ... click Next. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Next, and follow the prompts to a secure network, you are prompted to connect to install the driver and complete the installation. To connect to push the WPS button on your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index...
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...wireless network and to a different wireless network. 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. The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop and in... a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. It is sending or receiving data. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 The LED on ...
...wireless network and to a different wireless network. 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. The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop and in... a profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the wireless-N USB adapter shows the network connection. It is sending or receiving data. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 The LED on ...
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...high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.See Chapter 3. • If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to open network without wireless security. The icon color shows the wireless connection. The wireless connection is better....in your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with one end of the...
...high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.See Chapter 3. • If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to open network without wireless security. The icon color shows the wireless connection. The wireless connection is better....in your configuration, or try moving to a location connected to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on one another. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with one end of the...
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.... See the online help or Chapter 4. The connection status is one more option. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you experience higher throughput when the signal is OK. • Connected to view the...Wizard. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is useful in isolating a problem. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off ...
.... See the online help or Chapter 4. The connection status is one more option. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you experience higher throughput when the signal is OK. • Connected to view the...Wizard. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is useful in isolating a problem. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off ...
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...1: Getting Started Solid The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following table. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a wireless network, but it : 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status... amber and blue. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Meaning Off Slow blinking • The wireless-N USB adapter in not plugged in to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a network at the NETGEAR website. The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data....
...1: Getting Started Solid The wireless-N USB adapter is in the following table. Blinking The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network, and is connecting to a wireless network, but it : 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status... amber and blue. Wireless-N USB Adapter LED Meaning Off Slow blinking • The wireless-N USB adapter in not plugged in to the USB port. • The wireless-N USB adapter is connected to a network at the NETGEAR website. The wireless-N USB adapter is sending or receiving data....
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...• Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. When the file has been downloaded, a message like the following displays: 4. Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro USB Adapter. Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. - Windows ...Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - Click Yes. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Windows Vista: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro...
...• Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. When the file has been downloaded, a message like the following displays: 4. Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro USB Adapter. Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. - Windows ...Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - Click Yes. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software. Windows Vista: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro...
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...-to use . • Configure wireless settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Save your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to a USB port for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it in your area. • Choose the network ... 2 This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to wireless networks and how to set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows...
...-to use . • Configure wireless settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Save your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to a USB port for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it in your area. • Choose the network ... 2 This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to wireless networks and how to set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks in the system tray at : http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm To disable the Windows...
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...: You can use the same channel they can also scan to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. The name of the information is displayed. Click the Networks tab to search for each other. (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. Then clear the Use Windows to...
...: You can use the same channel they can also scan to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. The name of the information is displayed. Click the Networks tab to search for each other. (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. Then clear the Use Windows to...
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... a Network without WPS 1. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . Select a network from the drop-down list. 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...
... a Network without WPS 1. If there is used , and to specify the wireless security if used . Select a network from the drop-down list. 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...
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An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol on the wireless-N USB adapter or click the onscreen WPS button. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets ...as directed. • The access point or router adds the wireless-N USB adapter to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of the screen, click Join a Network. Your wireless-N USB adapter works with WPS, but only if the wireless network you want to ...
An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol on the wireless-N USB adapter or click the onscreen WPS button. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Using Push 'N' Connect to open the Smart Wizard. Use the icon to Join a Network Push 'N' Connect (also called WPS) lets ...as directed. • The access point or router adds the wireless-N USB adapter to the network. • The wireless-N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of the screen, click Join a Network. Your wireless-N USB adapter works with WPS, but only if the wireless network you want to ...