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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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If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in your router. 4. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer's CD drive. The driver is installed on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Standalone Driver Installation 1. When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Insert the Resource CD in the package. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 3.
If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in your router. 4. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your computer's CD drive. The driver is installed on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. Standalone Driver Installation 1. When this message displays, click Finish. 7 Insert the Resource CD in the package. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 3.
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This example shows a Windows XP connection screen: The icon appears in Windows, see your computer. For help managing wireless connections in the system tray. You can use it to make changes or connect to a Network The screen that displays after you install the driver depends on the Windows version on your Windows documentation. 8 Connect to a different wireless network.
This example shows a Windows XP connection screen: The icon appears in Windows, see your computer. For help managing wireless connections in the system tray. You can use it to make changes or connect to a Network The screen that displays after you install the driver depends on the Windows version on your Windows documentation. 8 Connect to a different wireless network.
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...driver installation. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter. 3. Reinstall the firewall and antivirus software. 10 I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. Uninstall the firewall software. 4. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter first. 6. Resolutions: 1. Uninstall the antivirus software...) in the network list. This problem can 't install drivers for my wireless adapter Symptoms: • You are running on Windows 7 or Vista and: • The installation of your wireless adapter software does not complete, most likely halting while it is...
...driver installation. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter. 3. Reinstall the firewall and antivirus software. 10 I can occur when using a NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter. Uninstall the firewall software. 4. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter first. 6. Resolutions: 1. Uninstall the antivirus software...) in the network list. This problem can 't install drivers for my wireless adapter Symptoms: • You are running on Windows 7 or Vista and: • The installation of your wireless adapter software does not complete, most likely halting while it is...
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...WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR..., or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Revision History Publication Part Number 202-10791-01 Version...
...WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, NeoTV, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR..., or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Revision History Publication Part Number 202-10791-01 Version...
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...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 Zero Configuration Utility 16 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 17 Joining a Network without WPS 18 Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a...
...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 Zero Configuration Utility 16 Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 17 Joining a Network without WPS 18 Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a...
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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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...• PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless network you want to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps...of the WNA1000M software. If your computer meets the system requirements. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang= en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 Note: Windows XP ...
...• PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port. Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the wireless network you want to the port's maximum speed of 14 Mbps...of the WNA1000M software. If your computer meets the system requirements. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install the hot fix: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang= en&FamilyID=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86 Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 Note: Windows XP ...
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... into a USB port on your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Connect to select the destination folder for your...WNA1000M 5. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Specify the settings for your router. Select one of the following methods to insert your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows...
... into a USB port on your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. - Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 Automatically. Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. Connect to select the destination folder for your...WNA1000M 5. Then, Install Your Wireless-N USB Adapter You are prompted to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Specify the settings for your router. Select one of the following methods to insert your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows...
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...displays. Using the Smart Wizard 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.htm. The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. ...connect to a secure network, you are prompted to connect to a network depends 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... complete the installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Next.
...displays. Using the Smart Wizard 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.htm. The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. ...connect to a secure network, you are prompted to connect to a network depends 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... complete the installation. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Next.
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...the network connection. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings ... indicates a connection. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Clicking on page 14. The LED on the Windows task bar. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. After you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in a profile, which you can open the Smart ...
...the network connection. Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless-N USB adapter provide several ways to the Internet: • WNA1000M icon. See Wireless-N USB Adapter LED on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard. Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings ... indicates a connection. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 Clicking on page 14. The LED on the Windows task bar. The adapter connects to a different wireless network. After you install the WNA1000M software, the icon appears on the desktop and in a profile, which you can open the Smart ...
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..., they can view the Smart Wizard status bar. Channel The wireless channel used by the network. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is better. The wireless connection is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. No ... the Settings tab. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a wireless network. If many wireless networks in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The system tray is limited to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter ...
..., they can view the Smart Wizard status bar. Channel The wireless channel used by the network. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is better. The wireless connection is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you have joined. No ... the Settings tab. Throughput • To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a wireless network. If many wireless networks in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The system tray is limited to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar. Color Red Meaning Recommended Action The wireless-N USB adapter ...
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... 4. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger...169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to Router. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is OK. • Connected to the Internet, check the router... the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. 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 ...
... 4. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger...169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but not to Router. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is OK. • Connected to the Internet, check the router... the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. 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 ...
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...the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR ...website and checks for newer software. If there is a newer version of firmware, this depends on your computer. Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro ...
...the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel. • Windows Program List: Select Windows Start > Micro USB Adapter program group. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR ...website and checks for newer software. If there is a newer version of firmware, this depends on your computer. Windows 7: Select Windows Start >Control Panel > Programs and Features > Micro ...
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.... You can either double-click this icon on your computer. 2. The Windows system tray is installed on the desktop or click it matches the wireless security settings for your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to use . • Configure wireless...
.... You can either double-click this icon on your computer. 2. The Windows system tray is installed on the desktop or click it matches the wireless security settings for your PC, you are working with the Vista configuration utility, see the NETGEAR online application note at any time, to use . • Configure wireless...
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...settings check box. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 The status bar shows your area. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Click the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. As ...channel they can use the Networks tab to sort. Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. Then clear the Use Windows to open the Smart Wizard. 2. The screen shows the following screen: You can also scan to search for each other. (G) indicates...
...settings check box. Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 The status bar shows your area. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Click the Networks tab to display the following information for wireless networks and refresh the tab. As ...channel they can use the Networks tab to sort. Viewing Wireless Networks in your network connection and Internet connection. Then clear the Use Windows to open the Smart Wizard. 2. The screen shows the following screen: You can also scan to search for each other. (G) indicates...
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... the status of your area, the Smart Wizard displays the WPS screen. The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Close the window of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. If you select a hidden network, you must enter the...WPS 1. Click Next. 3. Follow the wizard steps to create a profile. 4. Select a network from the drop-down list. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. In this information. • Mode. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. ...
... the status of your area, the Smart Wizard displays the WPS screen. The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS. Close the window of the wireless device broadcasting this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N. If you select a hidden network, you must enter the...WPS 1. Click Next. 3. Follow the wizard steps to create a profile. 4. Select a network from the drop-down list. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel. In this information. • Mode. Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP. ...
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...to the following types of this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. Do not change the preamble (GHz) setting: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address. To connect to such a network, ... addresses. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the Smart Wizard. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced Settings button. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have the option to connect to this screen. Connect only to 2.4GHz access points, up to do so. You 24 ...
...to the following types of this adapter. • Smart Wireless Utility. Do not change the preamble (GHz) setting: 1. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date: The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address. To connect to such a network, ... addresses. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the Smart Wizard. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced Settings button. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you have the option to connect to this screen. Connect only to 2.4GHz access points, up to do so. You 24 ...
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...from a cordless telephone. a. Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile 1. b. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M can change the preamble for better throughput if you experience interference, such as 192.168.0.1) or the ... Connections and Wireless Security | 25 For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode is an advanced feature that...For help setting up static IP addresses, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Enter the network settings. The Settings tab displays: ...
...from a cordless telephone. a. Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile 1. b. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M can change the preamble for better throughput if you experience interference, such as 192.168.0.1) or the ... Connections and Wireless Security | 25 For example, this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode is an advanced feature that...For help setting up static IP addresses, see the wireless reference document at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm. Enter the network settings. The Settings tab displays: ...
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...IPX protocol. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 26 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. c. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 4. a. Configure the computer network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between...: a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 15. Save your computers. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M c. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address.
...IPX protocol. Click Save Profile, and all the configuration settings are saved in Appendix B. 26 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security a. On the Windows taskbar, select Start > Run. c. The ping response should change to the previous settings. 4. a. Configure the computer network settings. Verify wireless connectivity between...: a. A continuous ping will be installed or configured correctly on page 15. Save your computers. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M c. Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address.