Netgear WNA1000M manual

June 2011 202-10791-01 v1.0 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual[...]

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| 3 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. T[...]

Table of Contents | 4 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started What You Need Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installation with Custom Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 First, Install the WNA1000M Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Table of Contents | 5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1: Getting Started | 7 1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes how to install your wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup and how to connect to a wireless network. For help with express installation, see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide . What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your computer meets the s[...]

8 | Chapter 1: Getting Started 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 . First, Install the WNA1000M Software 1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s CD drive. If the CD main screen does not display, b[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Started | 9 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5. When prompted, browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and click Next . 6. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard . Manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. -[...]

10 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. Click Next . The Smart Wizard software detects the adapter. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the driver and complete the installation. How you connect to a network depends on what you selected during custom installation. • If you installed the Smart Wizard with a[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Started | 11 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 2. The adapter connects to the network, which can take a minute or two. Your settings are saved in a profile, which you can name: 3. Click Finish , and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. The icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop so you can open the Smart W[...]

12 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M WNA1000M Icon This icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray. The system tray is on one end of the task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The icon color shows the wireless connection. Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information, you can view the Smart Wizard s[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The connection status is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, check the router’s Internet connection. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off the Internet notification feature on th[...]

14 | Chapter 1: Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless-N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of the wireless link as explained in the following table. Upgrading the Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To check for an update and install it: 1. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab: 2. [...]

Chapter 1: Getting Started | 15 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 screen displays: 3. Click OK . When the file has been downloaded, a message like the following displays: 4. Click Yes . Follow the installer instructions, [...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 16 2. Network Connections and Wireless Security 2 This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to wireless networks and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. Using the Smart W[...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 17 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3. Select Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and then select Properties. 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Then clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box. Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area You can use the Networks[...]

18 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Channel . The channel determines which operating frequency is used. In this column (G) indicates a 2.4 GHz network. • N . The access point supports wireless N mode. • WPS . The access point supports WPS. • Security . Identifies whether the w[...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 19 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 entering a passphrase or network key. Your wireless-N USB adapter works with WPS, bu[...]

20 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks The Smart Wizard can create a profile for each wireless network that you join when using your wireless-N USB adapter. If you connect to different networks, name the profiles and save them to easily connect the [...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless Security Many networks use wireless security. The first time you join a network that uses wireless security, you must either know its security settings, or use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) for a WPS-compatible wireless network. The main t[...]

22 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: 2. In the Profile field, select the profile or type in a profile name. 3. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select the network, or enter the SSID. [...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 23 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Viewing Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information about the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. • Transmit/Receive Performance (%) . A real-time graph identifies the total, receive, and tran[...]

24 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Driver Version and Driver Date : The wireless adapter driver version and release date. • MAC Address . The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the adapter. This is a unique 48-bit hardware address. Some wireless networks restrict access based [...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 25 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M can change the preamble for better throughput if you experience interference, such as from a cordless telephone. Many cordless phones use 2.4 GHz. • Auto . Up to 150 Mbps. • 2.4 GHz . Use a 2.4 GHz preamble. • Long . 3. Click OK . Working with A[...]

26 | Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M c. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. d. Click Apply . 3. Save your settings in a profile. a. Click Save Profile , and all the configuration settings are saved in this profile. b. Click Apply , then click Close to exit the Smart Wizar[...]

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 27 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection 1. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Select the Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) network type. Note: For Windows Vista computers, you must have [...]

Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance | 28 3. Wireless Network Performance 3 This chapter explains how to maximize the performance of your wireless-N USB adapter within your network. Optimizing Wireless Performance The position of your wireless-N USB adapter and the local environment can affect its wireless performance. • U se the plastic cradl[...]

Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance | 29 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth The speed of network connections depends on the type of equipment that you use. Try to use high-speed technologies for network connections with the heaviest traffic to avoid lower-speed bottlenecks. The following illustration show[...]

30 | Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Networking Technology and Connection Speed Common connection types and their speed and security considerations are: • Broadband Internet Your Internet connection speed depends on your modem type, such as ADSL or cable modem, as well as the speed of the sites to [...]

Chapter 3: Wireless Network Performance | 31 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • Streaming HD video requires 10 to 30 Mbps per stream. Because latency and packet loss can disrupt your video, plan to provide at least twice the capacity you need. • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern net[...]

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting | 32 4. Troubleshooting 4 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless-N USB adapter. You can also refer to the Knowledge Base on the NETGEAR website at http://support.netgear.com . Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The wireless-N USB adapter LED is not lit. The wireless-N USB adapter is not inser[...]

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting | 33 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M When I connect to the network I cannot access the Internet. Click to open the Smart Wizard, and then check the connection status in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. Here is a list of connection statuses and their meanings: • Connected to Internet : The wireless In[...]

34 | Chapter 4: Troubleshooting N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard keeps asking me to save settings. If you change the settings, the Smart Wizard offers you the chance to save the changes. To avoid this prompt, click Apply before you close the Smart Wizard. Two WNA1000M icons are in the Windows system tray. You have an older [...]

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting | 35 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M connections, or both when using the Micro USB Adapter. You can delete this Hotfix from the Add or Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel. To delete Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 2. Select Windows XP Hotfix ([...]

Appendix A: Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings | 36 A. Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings A Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless-N USB adapter. Feature Description Antenna 2 integrated internal wireless antennas Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Ra[...]

Appendix A: Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings | 37 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless-N USB adapter. Default Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will connect to the fi[...]

Appendix B: Related Documents | 38 B. Related Documents B This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities Application Note http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzeroc[...]

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Appendix C. Notification of Compliance | 40 C C. Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in[...]

Appendix C. Notification of Compliance | 41 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if [...]

42 | Appendix C. Notification of Compliance N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M • In Italy, the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. • Th[...]

Appendix C. Notification of Compliance | 43 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf . For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/open[...]