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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter

WNA1000. For information about connecting to wireless networks and the Internet, see “Basic

Setup” in Chapter 1.

Troubleshooting Tips

Use the following information to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, refer to the

knowledge base on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Action

The LED is not lit. The wireless-N USB adapter is not connected to the USB port

correctly or the WNA1000 software is not loaded.

• Remove and reinsert the WNA1000.

• Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless-N

USB adapter is recognized and enabled. Reload the

WNA1000 software, if necessary.

• Try to install the wireless-N USB adapter in a different USB

slot on your system if one is available.

The LED blinks, but the wireless-N USB

adapter is not connected to a router or

access point.

The wireless-N USB adapter is trying to connect, but is

unsuccessful.

• The router might not be powered on.

• The router and the wireless-N USB adapter are not

configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the

SSID and wireless security settings.

Push ‘N Connect WPS time out error during

installation.

This can occur if there are WPS routers in the area but your

router does not support WPS. Make sure that you selected the

correct router. To select a network to join, see “Joining a

Network” on page 2-2. For a WPS-capable router, see “Using

Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network”

on page 2-3.

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