Netgear WNA1000 User's Guide

202-10575-01 August 2009NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USANETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual xv1.0, August 2009• Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 ac

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual xiv1.0, August 2009Revision HistoryNETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve it

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual xiiv1.0, August 2009

1-1v1.0, August 2009Chapter 1Basic SetupThis chapter includes instructions for custom installation of your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 and basi

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-2v1.0, August 2009What You Need Before You BeginVerify that your computer meets the minimum s

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-3v1.0, August 2009potential sources of interference, such as the following: • Large metal sur

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-4v1.0, August 20093. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, c

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-5v1.0, August 2009– Configure network manually. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-6v1.0, August 2009Smart Wizard, Configure AutomaticallyYou are prompted to connect wirelessly

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-7v1.0, August 2009c. Click Apply. Your settings are saved to the Profile you selected.d. The

iiv1.0, August 2009Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http:/

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-8v1.0, August 20094. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of the PC monitor where y

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-9v1.0, August 2009WNA1000 Icon The WNA1000 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system t

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-10v1.0, August 2009Smart Wizard Status BarClick the icon to open the Smart Wizard Settings

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-11v1.0, August 2009Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDThe LED on the wireless-N USB adapter indicates

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2-1v1.0, August 2009Chapter 2Network Connections and Wireless SecurityThis chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-2v1.0, August 2009Joining a Network During the WNA1000 software installation, the Smart Wizar

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-3v1.0, August 20092. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with WPS, it displ

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-4v1.0, August 2009• The computer with the wireless-N USB adapter must be running Windows 2000

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-5v1.0, August 2009Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or RouterTo j

v1.0, August 2009iiiFCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operat

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-6v1.0, August 20097. Within 2 minutes, return to the WNA1000 Smart Wizard screen, and click

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-7v1.0, August 2009• To use the wireless router or access point’s security PIN, enter it in th

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-8v1.0, August 2009The router will connect to the adapter.3. You can use the Status Bar to ver

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-9v1.0, August 2009Access Point ProfilesTo set up a profile:1. Click the icon to open the Sm

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-10v1.0, August 2009Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer ac

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-11v1.0, August 20092. Enter the network settings.a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-12v1.0, August 2009c. A continuous ping will be sent to the device with the 192.168.0.1 stati

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-13v1.0, August 20095. In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should work. If you notice int

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-14v1.0, August 2009Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security SettingsPrint this form, fill in

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-15v1.0, August 2009Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] SecurityTo configure WPA-PSK s

v1.0, August 2009ivDeutsch [German]Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 in Übereinstimmung mi

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-16v1.0, August 2009Setting Up WEP Encryption SecurityFollow the steps below to configure WEP

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-17v1.0, August 20093. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. • 64-bit WEP data encr

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-18v1.0, August 2009Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-19v1.0, August 2009About Your Smart WizardThe About tab displays the current version informat

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2-20v1.0, August 2009Advanced SettingsThe default advanced settings usually work fine. Except f

3-1v1.0, August 2009Chapter 3 Wireless Network PerformanceThis chapter explains how to use your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 to connect to your

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3-2v1.0, August 2009Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings.Place wireless devices

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3-3v1.0, August 2009In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest tr

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3-4v1.0, August 2009• WirelessA high-speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughp

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3-5v1.0, August 2009• Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because latency and

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4-1v1.0, August 2009Chapter 4 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000. For info

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4-2v1.0, August 2009I cannot connect to a router or access point. The router is available, and

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4-3v1.0, August 2009How can I view the IP address for the wireless-N USB adapter?To view the wi

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4-4v1.0, August 2009Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working CorrectlyYou must click the Initiate Ad Hoc butt

A-1v1.0, August 2009Appendix A Technical Specifications and FactoryDefault SettingsTechnical SpecificationsThe following table provides technical spec

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual A-2v1.0, August 2009Factory Default SettingsThe following table lists the default settings of y

B-1v1.0, August 2009Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual B-2v1.0, August 2009

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viiv1.0, August 2009ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual viiiv1.0, August 2009Creating a Profile .....

ixv1.0, August 2009About This ManualThe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB