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1. 22 Viewing StatlsliCS si se deerek o OT Rp pp RRO Pe eed RT 23 Viewing the About Tab exa doe die RODA x uid ndo axes 23 Advanced Settings epbrepqu diae p 24 Working with Ad Hoc 25 Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile 25 Starting a Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection 27 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless 28 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 29 Networking Technology and Connection Speed 30 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 30 Table of Contents 4 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 32 Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly 34 Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems 34 Technical Specifications i 20023 4055 4d yero ES qud es 36 Factory Default Settings llle 37 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Notification of Compliance Table of Contents 5 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 6 Table of Contents Getting Started 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 e
2. N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M User Manual N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 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 To register your product get the latest product updates or get support online visit us at http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries See Support information card Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Revision History Publication Part Number Version Publish Date Description 202
3. Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance 29 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 which you connect and general Internet traffic ADSL and cable modem connections have a lower data rate to the Internet upstream than from the Internet downstream Keep in mind that when you connect to someone else who also has an ADSL or cable modem connection the data rate between your sites is limited by each side s upstream data rate A typical residential ADSL or cable modem connection provides a downstream throughput of about 1 to 3 megabits per second Mbps Newer technologies such as ADSL2 and Fiber to the Home FTTH increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps e Wireless A high speed wireless router can provide a wireless data throughput of up to 150 Mbps with excellent range and coverage WPA and WPA2 wireless security are extremely strong To get the best performance connect to networks that use newer routers Your wireless N USB adapter will work with older 802 11b and 802 11g routers but the use of these older wireless technologies in your network can result in lower throughput overall In addition many older wireless products do not support the latest security protoc
4. Feature Antenna Standards Description 2 integrated internal wireless antennas 802 11n 802 11g or 802 11b Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 72 and 150 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Provided drivers Frequency 2 4 GHz to 2 5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Power 5V Bus powered Emissions FCC CE Bus interface USB 2 0 Microsoft Windows 7 Vista Windows XP Operating Environment Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Encryption Warranty 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption and WPA PSK Limited 1 year warranty Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings 36 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 first wireless network that responds Security Disabled Network type Infrastructure Transmission speed Auto Country Region Operating mode United States varies by region 802 11n 802 119 802 1 1b Data rate Up to 150 Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead
5. 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 types of wireless security are e Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Pre Shared Key WPA2 PSK e Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP For more information about wireless security see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Setting Up WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Wireless Security 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab displays Settings Networks Statistics NETGEAR Profiles New profile Save Profile t Priority Network Name SSID security CoffeeSociety C Disable Advanced Settings c mens C WEP Network Type c I E Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 4 bit Computer to computer Ad Hoc zw Cancel Close 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 4 In the Security section select the WPA2 or WPA setting for the wireless network that you want to join and enter the passphrase 5 Click the Save Profile button All the configuration settings are saved in this profile 6 Click Apply and then click Clos
6. 22 Chapter2 Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Viewing Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time NETGEAR WNA1000M Smart Wizard and historical trend information about ano e the data traffic and performance of NETGEAR your wireless adapter Transmit Receive Performance 35 Transmit e Transmit Receive Performance as A real time graph identifies DE E the total receive and transmit reeel Statisties m utilization as a percentage the Rx Packets 70 total possible Total Rx Packets 3040 _ C Transmit Tx C Receive Rx Total Tx Rx Rx Error Transmit Receive and Total TxRx Radio buttons let you select whether to display the transmit performance the receive performance or both in the same graph e Transmit Statistics Identifies transmit megabits per second Mbps transmit packets per second Tx Packets s total transmitted packets and transmit errors e Receive Statistics Identifies receive megabits per second Mbps receive packets per second Rx Packets s total received packets and reception errors Viewing the About Tab The About tab displays the current version information and allows you to check for software updates See Upgrading the Software on page 14 Settings Networks Statistics About T G E A R Language English Device Region United States
7. lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings 37 Related Documents 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 http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Wireless Configuration Utilities Application Note Internet Networking and http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm TCP IP Addressing Wireless Communications http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Preparing a Computer for http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Network Access Virtual Private Networking http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm VPN Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Appendix B Related Documents 38 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Appendix B Related Documents 39 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 unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory au
8. Click OK Working with Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode is an advanced feature that allows you to create a wireless network between two computers without using a router or access point For example this mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them Note Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings Ad Hoc mode requires either static IP addresses such as 192 168 0 1 or the IPX protocol For help setting up static IP addresses see the PC Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD For more information about wireless network modes see the wireless reference document at http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab displays NETGEAR WNDA3100 SMART WIZARD Settings Networks NETGEAR Profiles Access Point l Network Name SSID Security NETGEAR HD Disable weAzPSK AES Advanced Settings I C WEP Network Type s er Access Point Infrestructare C Computer to Computer Ad Ea 2 Enter the network settings a Select Computer to Computer Ad Hoc for the network type b Select or enter the network name SSID for the Ad Hoc network Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 25 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M c In the Profile fie
9. Driver Version 5 60 180 11 Driver Date Nov 5 2009 MAC Address 00 24 B2 3C 59 C4 IP Address 192 168 1 103 Smart Wireless Utility Version 1 0 3 8 Date Mar 17 2010 System Status Get info Auto Check Software Update Check automatically check in 30 days Support LM M LJ The following information is displayed in the About tab Region This is the region setting for the wireless adapter The approved channels for the region are automatically scanned Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the wireless adapter in a different region might violate local laws Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 23 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 on a list of known MAC addresses To connect to such a network you must first provide the MAC address shown here to the network administrator IP Address The IP address assigned to this adapter Smart Wireless Utility The version and release date of the Smart Wizard Note The Get Info button displays technical messages that can be used for troubleshooting Advanced Settings You can use the Advanced Settings screen to configure the preamble GHz
10. Digital 40 feet 12 meters Cordless phone Analog 20 feet 6 meters Cordless phone Digital 30 feet 9 meters Bluetooth devices 20 feet 6 meters ZigBee 20 feet 6 meters Appendix C Notification of Compliance 43
11. R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN60950 1 This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies Appendix C Notification of Compliance 41 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 This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information contact the national spectrum authority in France For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Table 2 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc timto prohlaSuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se zakladnimi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan Deutsch German Eesti Estoni
12. Touse a Windows utility see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http documentation netgear com reference enu winzeroctfg index htm Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network After the software is installed you are prompted to connect to a wireless network 1 One of the following screens displays NETGEAR Smart Wizard NETGEAR ss Connecting to your wireless network NETGEAR WiIATS Connecting to your wireless network t E E m Available wireless networks are listed below Select a wireless network from the list and Smart Wizard detecte an AP router or gateway that supports WPS click Next Use the scrollbar or Page Down Key to view the rest of the wireless networks Q FI Protected Setup Use Push N Connect on the adapter to connect wirelessly to that dawca To laam more click Leam More Network Name 8510 wes Security signat CoffeeSociety None 100 SCCL Unfiltered None 78 None 60 WPS WPA2 PSK 54 Yes we connect using Push Connect SCCL Unfiltered N3 1 not wish to use Push N Connect wl anter the wireless information mysalt cms Note Ifyou 1 see your network name make sure your wireless router is powered on Refresh network list Cancel WPS network No WPS networks e WPS network A network in your area supports Push N Connect also called WPS Click Next and follow the prompts to push th
13. network or a noisy link can cause problems e Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage The following table shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte 1 GB of data using various networking technologies Table 1 Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Gigabit Wired Ethernet 8 seconds RangeMax Dual Band Wireless N 26 seconds Powerline HD 40 seconds 100 Mbps Wired Ethernet 80 seconds 802 119 wireless 150 seconds 802 11b wireless 700 seconds 10 Mbps Wired Ethernet 800 seconds Cable Modem 3 Mbps 2700 seconds Analog Modem 56 kbps 144 000 seconds 40 hours Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance 31 Troubleshooting 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 inserted securely in the USB port or USB cable if used or the WNA1000M software is not installed Remove and reinsert the wireless N USB adapter Check the Windows device manager to see if the wireless N USB adapter is recognized and enabled Re install the WNA1000M software if necessary Insert the wireless N USB adapter in a different USB port on your computer if one is
14. of the communications e MAC Address Identifies the hardware address MAC address of the wireless device broadcasting this information e Mode Identifies the type of wireless network Access Point Infrastructure or Computer to Computer Ad Hoc The buttons located at the bottom of the Networks tab are e Help Display online help Join a Network View networks and join a network See Joining a Network without WPS on page 18 e Connect Connect to the network that you selected e Scan Check for wireless networks Clicking Scan refreshes the screen e Close Close the window of the Wizard Joining a Network without WPS 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard On the status bar at the bottom of the screen click Join a Network If there is a WPS network in your area the Smart Wizard displays the WPS screen To bypass WPS select No to avoid connecting and then click Next 2 Select a network from the drop down list If you select a hidden network you must enter the SSID Click Next 3 Follow the wizard steps to specify the wireless security if used and to create a NETGEAR Wireless Adapter NETGEAR TTWIZARD Connecting to your wireless network Available wireless networks are 1 Selecting Network listed below Select a wireless network fil Network Name SSID Signal hidden network 4 Review you settings and click Finish ies NUMERICABLE 684E 75
15. that the adapter uses The available settings are Auto and 2 4 GHz The 2 4GHz range is commonly used by cordless telephones Note The default settings for the Fragmentation Threshold field and RTS CTS Threshold field usually work fine Do not change them unless you have a specific reason to do so By changing the preamble setting you have the option to connect to the following types of wireless networks e 2 44 GHz only Connect only to 2 4GHz access points to 150 Mbps e 2 4 GHz Connect to 802 11b g access points up to 54 Mbps To change the preamble GHz setting 1 On the Settings tab click the Advanced Settings button Advanced Wireless Mode Upto I50Mbps 2 4GHz only Note For Windows Vista computers you no n must have administrator rights Otherwise this option is not available for selection Transmit Power 2 In the Advanced section of the screen adjust Fragmentation B Threshold the settings as needed 5 RTS CTS Changing the setting in the Preamble field affects which options are available in the Tm Wireless Mode section of this screen You 24 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 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 e Auto Up to 150 Mbps e 2 4 GHz Use a 2 4 GHz preamble Long 3
16. v The status bar shows the status of your Note If you do not see your network Q name please make sure your wireless con nection wireless router is powered on Cancel 18 Chapter2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 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 but only if the wireless network you want to join also supports WPS An access point or router that supports WPS has a WPS symbol y on it To join a network using WPS 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard On the status bar at the bottom of the screen click Join a Network Help Join Network Cencel Close The Smart Wizard detects a WPS NETGEAR Smart Wizard network TOR L 5 Connecting to your wireless network 2 Select the Yes I will connect using Push ear ou a oper N Connect radio button and then click connactwirelassiy to tat dawca To more click Leam Next No I do not wish to use Push N Connect we anter the weeless information mysalf 3 Either push the WPS button on the wireless N USB adapter or click the NETGEAR Smart Wizard onscreen WPS button Click Next Tm SERIE Sip 1 af 2 Acinia 4 On the access poin
17. 10791 01 v1 0 June 2011 Preliminary publication Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started What You Need Before You Begin 7 Installation with Custom Setup sc 13 4 p eer a rts 8 First Install the WNA1000M 8 Then Install Your Wireless N USB 9 Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network 10 Wireless Network and Internet Connections 11 WNAATODOM COE s 1 ddr RP 44500 64494 44 0 Pepe RAE EP 12 Smart Wizard Status hake aoe Rad ee oe E Balas 12 Wireless N USB Adapter 14 Upgrading the 14 Removing the 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 Network 19 Creating Profiles to Connect to Networks 20 Wireless col bon quatre D iaa 21 Setting Up WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK Wireless Security 21 Setting Up WEP Encryption
18. SB 2 0 port on your computer the throughput is limited to the 14 Mbps of the older USB 1 1 standard e Formore information about connection speeds see Optimizing Wireless Performance on page 28 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 33 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 software version installed on your system and it needs to be removed See Removing the Software on page 15 How can view the IP address for the wireless N USB adapter Click the 8 icon to open the Smart Wizard Then click the About tab to view the IP address No IP address is assigned to the wireless N USB adapter This can occur if you upgraded your wireless N USB adapter software and did not reboot your computer e Either restart your computer or connect to a different access point t does not usually help to shut down the Smart Wizard or disable or enable the wireless N USB adapter Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply Note Be sure that all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP addresses in the same subnet To start an Ad Hoc network Fill in the Network Name SSID field S
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20. ation Exposure Statement This product complies with the US Canada portable RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product is kept as far as possible from your body or you can set the device to a lower power output setting if such function is available Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage regu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Le produit est conforme aux limites d exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contr l Le produit est s r pour un fonctionnement tel que d crit dans ce manuel La r duction aux expositions RF peut tre augment e si l appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l utilisateur ou que le dispositif est r gl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C Oo Marking with the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the
21. available cannot connect to a wireless network Make sure that your wireless N USB adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer or the USB cable if you are using it The wireless N USB adapter LED should light up or blink see Wireless N USB Adapter LED on page 14 for details Click the 9 icon to open the Smart Wizard and then click the Networks tab to view the networks in your area Make sure the signal strength is strong and that you have selected the correct wireless network If the network uses wireless security you need to either know the wireless security settings or use Push N Connect if the network supports WPS Some networks also restrict use to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses If that is the case use the Smart Wizard About tab to find the MAC address for your wireless N USB adapter and provide it to the network administrator Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 32 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M When connect to the network cannot access the Internet Click open the Smart Wizard and then check the connection status in the status bar at the bottom of the screen Connection status Here is a list of connection statuses and their meanings Connected to Internet The wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router The wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet e 169 254 x xor Thew
22. e WPS button on your adapter and on your router Then connect without entering a password No WPS networks Select a wireless network from the list and click Next To connect to a secure network you must enter its passphrase or network key 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 NETGEAR Wika Connecting to your wireless network You have successfully connected to wireless network CoffeeSociety This is your wireless setting Profile Coffee Society SSID CoffeeSociety Security Disabled Iv Save this network Click Finish to complete Settings Neteverks NETGEAR NETGEAR 171 Save Profis Network SSD E Eus nerce n 112 C Advanced Senos f 1 Network Type C wth Pessptrese c Access Onfrastracune Fsssphrass mi 54 ot C Wi Computer computer Ad Hoc fe cy mandy Adhir Fe zl faa gt u eh Sig 5 16 4507 E e oam omm omm I 0 31 5 The icon appears in the system tray and the desktop so you can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to a different wireless network Wireless Network and Internet Connections The Smart Wizard and wireless N USB adapter prov
23. e to exit the Smart Wizard Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 21 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab displays Settings Networks Statistics About NETGEAR Profiles New profile Save Profile Priority Network Name SSID Security CoffeeSociety gt Disable Advanced Settings gt WEP Network Type Create with Passphrase G m Access Point Infrastructure Passphrase 64 bits Computer to computer Ad Hoc C Enter Key manually P CoffeeSociety 00 14 BF EB 1B C3 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 4 In the Security section select WEP and then select the WEP encryption strength e 64 bit WEP data encryption 128 bit WEP data encryption 5 Select Create with Passphrase and enter the passphrase so that the Smart Wizard will generate the WEP keys The characters are case sensitive Be sure to use the same passphrase for all the wireless devices in the network If the wireless network that you want to join does not support the passphrase method you must enter the keys so that they match the wireless network exactly 6 Click the Save Profile button 7T Click Apply and then click Close to exit the configuration utility
24. elect the Computer to Computer Ad Hoc network type Click Initiate Ad Hoc Accept the default settings or make your changes and click OK moms Click Apply Windows XP Occasional Connection Problems Windows XP users who apply Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 from the Windows XP Update Service might not be able to connect to the Internet might have dropped wireless 34 Chapter4 Troubleshooting 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 gt Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs 2 Select Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485 and then click Remove e You might receive an error message that states that some program on the computer might not work correctly if the update is removed e You can ignore this error message and then click Yes to remove the update 3 Restart your computer and rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard This should solve your connection issue You can restore this hotfix by following this link http microsoft com downloads details aspx Familyld 009D8425 CE2B 47A4 ABEC 274845DC9E91 amp displaylang en Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless N USB adapter
25. es for network connections with the heaviest traffic to avoid lower speed bottlenecks The following illustration shows a home network that includes many different connection speeds Internet E Broadband modem Notebook PC with WNA1000M WNDR3300 N150 Wireless RangeMax Micro USB Adapter Dual Band Wireless N router UU SC101T Storage Central with Gigabit Desktop PC with PC Adapter 270 Mbps E 200 Mbps Notebook Dediop pc 10 100 Mbps with PC Card t SEP 1 3 Mbps typical Powerline HD Adapter Figure 1 Home Network In this network the two PCs with gigabit 1000 Mbps Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the router to the storage server With a high speed router this connection allows for extremely fast backups or quick access to large files on the server The PC connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters is limited to the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection Although any of the links in this example would work for high traffic applications such as streaming HD video the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802 11b wireless would create a bottleneck In planning your network think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them Examples are media center in one room streaming high definition video from a server in another room e storage device that is used for backing up your computers
26. f there is a newer version of firmware this screen displays 9 new version of the NETGEAR software is available Click the OK button to proceed with the installation of the new version Version on CD 1 1 2 6 New version 1 1 2 8 Optional Updates 1 Release software For testing 9 The file has been successfully downloaded to 4 C Documents and Settings Administrator Downloads NETGEAR WNA3100 Setup V1 1 2 8 exe Do you want to install the latest application 4 Click Yes Follow the installer instructions and if prompted restart your computer Removing the Software You can remove the wireless adapter software through the Windows Program List or the Windows Control Panel Windows Program List Select Windows Start gt Micro USB Adapter program group Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts e Control Panel How you do this depends on your Windows operating system Windows 7 Select Windows Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features gt Micro USB Adapter Click Uninstall and follow the screen prompts Windows Vista Select Windows Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features gt Micro USB Adapter Click Uninstall Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts Windows XP Select Windows Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Program and then select Micro USB Adapter Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter expla
27. he wireless link as explained in the following table Wireless N USB Adapter LED Meaning Off The wireless N USB adapter in not plugged in to the USB port e The wireless N USB adapter is in power save mode default from power up or reset Slow e Alternating amber and blue The wireless N USB adapter is blinking scanning for a network e Blue The wireless N USB adapter is connecting to a network at 2 4 GHz Blinking The wireless N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network and is sending or receiving data Solid The wireless N USB adapter is connected to a wireless network but it is not sending or receiving data 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 Settings Networks Statistics About x N E T G E A R Language English Device Region United States Driver Version 5 50 180 11 Driver Date Noy 5 2009 MAC Address 00 24 2 3 59 4 IP Address 192 168 1 103 Smart Wireless Utility Version 1 0 3 8 Date 17 2010 System Status Get info Auto Check Software Update Check automatically check in 30 days Signal AAAIIII 2 Click the Software Update Check button 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M The Smart Wizard goes to the NETGEAR website and checks for newer software I
28. hen the signal is strongest Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard Connection The status of your network connection status e Connected to Internet The wireless Internet connection is OK Connected to Router The wireless connection to the router is OK but the router is not connected to the Internet 169 254 x x or Thewireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router See the online help or Chapter 4 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 the Status bar Right click the system tray icon to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark If you clear the checkmark only the IP address is shown i Enable Internet Connected Notification Exit Windows XP v Enable Internet Connected Notification v Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard Exit Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista there is one more option If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled and you must set up the wireless adapter with auto configuration Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Wireless N USB Adapter LED The LED shows the status of t
29. ide several ways to check the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet e WNA1000M icon After you install the WNA1000M software the icon appears on the desktop and in the right on the Windows task bar It is color coded to show the status of the connection e Smart Wizard status bar Clicking on the system tray icon opens the Smart Wizard The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows details about your wireless and Internet connection See Smart Wizard Status Bar Adapter LED status lights The LED on the wireless N USB adapter shows the network connection Solid indicates a connection The LED blinks when the wireless N USB adapter is looking for a network association and when it is sending or receiving data See Wireless N USB Adapter LED on page 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 12 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 Red The wireless N USB adapter is not Check your configuration or try moving to a location P connected to a wireless network where the wireless signal quality is better Yellow The wireless N USB adapter has a Move to a better location such as closer to the wireless p weak wireless connection access point Also look for interference such as from a 2 4 GHz cord
30. ins 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 Wizard After Installation When you installed the software from the Resource CD the 4 icon appeared on your desktop and in the Windows system tray The Windows system tray is located on the Windows taskbar You can either double click this icon on the desktop or click it in the system tray at any time to use the Smart Wizard This software automatically restarts when you reboot your computer The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to e View details about wireless networks in your area Choose the network that you want to use e Configure wireless settings for your wireless N USB adapter e Save your wireless network settings in profiles e Remove or reinstall the wireless adapter software Disabling the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If you chose the Windows XP or Windows Vista Zero Configuration utility during installation and now you want to use the Smart Wizard that is installed on your PC you must disable the Windows utility If you are working with the Vista configuration utility see the NETGEAR online application note at http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm To disable the Windows Zero Configuration utility 1 Attach the wireless adapter t
31. irektivas 1999 5 EK b tiskajam prasib m un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuviu Lithuanian Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Malti Maltese Magyar Hungarian Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Hawnhekk NETGEAR jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak 42 Appendix C Notification of Compliance N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Table 2 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s Portuguese NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak NETGEAR Inc
32. ireless connection to the router is OK but there is a problem with the router If the router s Internet connection is not working restart the modem router and computer When connect to the network cannot access shared resources such as printers e Check to make sure the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network e sure that the IP addresses the Windows networking settings are configured correctly See the link to Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B How can improve the speed of my wireless connection You can use the USB cable and adapter that came in the package to position the wireless N USB adapter for better wireless communication The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network and the type of Internet connection You can view the throughput in the status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen e the throughput is 54 Mbps you could be connected to an 802 119 network or the wireless N network could be set with WPA TKIP security Wi Fi regulations allow the wireless N USB adapter to connect only at up to 54 Mbps when WPA TKIP security mode is set on the router For a faster connection set the security for the router as WPA2 or WPA WPA2 mixed wireless security Then the wireless adapter can connect in 802 11n mode e If you do not have a U
33. ld 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 Wizard or click Cancel to return to the previous settings 4 Configure the computer network settings a Configure each computer with either a static IP address or with the IPX protocol b Restart the computers 5 Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the ping program a On the Windows taskbar select Start gt Run LL 2x Bem Type the name of a program Folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Cancel Browse b Assuming the target PC is configured with 192 168 0 1 as its IP address type ping t 192 168 0 1 and then click OK c A continuous ping will be sent to the device with the 192 168 0 1 static IP address The ping response should change to Reply Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4 ms TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 4ims TTL 127 Reply from 192 168 0 1 bytes 32 time 3 ms TTL 127 At this point the connection is established Note If you cannot connect see Removing the Software on page 15 For problems accessing network resources the Windows client and rile and print sharing software might not be installed or configured correctly on your computers See the link to Interne
34. less phone or large metal surface Green The wireless connection is good No action is required Smart Wizard Status Bar For more information you can view the Smart Wizard status bar Click the 4 icon to open the Smart Wizard status bar The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings tab Channel Security lt _ Signal strength Wireless network Join a Network Connection status The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar Understanding the Status Bar Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined Security closed lock indicates that security is enabled e An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security Channel The wireless channel used by the network If many wireless networks in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one another Throughput e To optimize wireless throughput connect to a network with a high speed router or access point and a high speed Internet connection See Chapter 3 f your computer has a USB v1 1 port the wireless N USB adapter is limited to that ports maximum speed which is 14 Mbps Chapter 1 Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar Continued Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal Usually you experience higher throughput w
35. o a USB port for your computer 2 In Windows select Start gt Network Connections Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 16 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 3 Select Wireless Network Connection right click and then select Properties Address Network Connections Name Status Broadband Create anew a sbcglobal net Broadband Disconnected Change Windows rn Firewall settings im PP ek arene wee Re Netgear Dial UP Dial up Disconnected Disable this network dem LANor High Speed Internet amp Repair this connection Ji Wired LAN or High Speed Inter Connected 80 Rename tis comecton o comen ja AS E Change settings of this Wireless Network Connection rand t led ew Available Wireless Networks connection Repair Other Places Bridge Connections Control Panel amp network doc pc Create Shortcut Rename 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 tab to view all available wireless networks in your area You can also scan to search for wireless networks and refresh the tab To view wireless networks 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard 2 Click the Networks tab to display the following screen Settings Networks Statistics NETGEAR You can click a column heading to sort Netw
36. ols WPA and WPA2 e Powerline You can use Powerline connections for rooms that are upstairs or too far from your router for a good wireless connection NETGEAR s Powerline HD products deliver up to 200 Mbps to any outlet Data transmissions are encrypted for security and you can set up a network password to prevent neighbors from connecting e Wired Ethernet Wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed economy and security Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters Note Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead can lower actual data throughput rate Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements Because your Internet connection is likely to operate at a much lower speed than your local network faster local networking technologies might not improve your Internet experience However many emerging home applications require high data rates For example 30 Chapter3 Wireless Network Performance N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M e 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 e Streaming audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks Like video however streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss so a congested
37. ommunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Appendix C Notification of Compliance 40 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 the product i
38. ork Name 88 Channel WPS Security MAC Address Network Typ t 4082553188 6 G 00 0F CC E9 70 Access Poin f CoffeeSociety 6 0 00 14 BF EB 1B Access Poir If many networks use P16 00 12 CF 26 8F Access Poin 9f SCCL Unfiltered 1 G 00 12 23 7 Access Poin the same channel they t SCCL Unfiltered 149 A 00 12 23 7 Access Poin can interfere with each other G indicates a 2 4 GHz network r Scan Status Scan Completed f The status bar shows o t Ch 6 our network connection y Join a Network Connect Scan Close and Internet connection The screen shows the following information for each network scanned e Network Name SSID The name of the wireless network As a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast the network name In such cases the Network Name SSID field is blank even though the rest of the information is displayed Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 17 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M e Channel The channel determines which operating frequency is used In this column G indicates a 2 4 GHz network access point supports wireless N mode WPS The access point supports WPS e Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as WPA2 PSK WPA PSK or WEP e Signal Identifies the signal strength
39. performance Use the plastic cradle that came in the package with your adapter This lets you place the adapter in a better position for wireless communication Make sure you do not have interference from other wireless equipment especially those in the 2400 2500 MHz frequency band Common sources of interference are Other computers and fax machines no closer than 1 foot Copying machines elevators and cell phones no closer than 6 feet Microwave ovens no closer than 10 feet How the wireless router or access point is set up also affects wireless communication For best performance try the following For better throughput and a higher link rate set your router or access point wireless mode to Up to 150 Mbps or HT 20 40 Mbps For a faster connection set the security for the router as WPA2 or WPA WPA2 mixed wireless security instead of WPA TKIP Wi Fi regulations allow only the adapter to connect at up to 54 Mbps when WPA TKIP security mode is set on the router Avoid using the same wireless channel as your neighbor To find out which channels are in use in your area select the Smart Wizard Networks tab It lists wireless networks in your area including the channel used by each Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance 28 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 technologi
40. r computer s CD drive If the CD main screen does not display browse the files on the CD and double click Autorun exe IE Software Update Check If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates to check for setup software updates To install Install Windeves Standalone Driver the setup software from the CD click Install from CD Documentation Customer Support Online registration Install from CD If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates If not click Install from CD Accept the license agreement Then select Custom and click Next on the Setup Type Screen Setup Type NETGEAR Choose the setup type that best suits your needs WATTWIZRAWNO The Smart Wizard can make certain selections about your installation for you If you select Custom you can select these yourself Express recommended n All program features will be configured automatically Select which program features you want to configure Recommended for advanced users Chapter 1 Getting Started N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 5 When prompted browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software and click Next Netgear Smart Wizard Select your 4 Fi managernent utility NETGEAR MAL WIZAR Smart Wizard or Windows Utility Smet Wied Configure your wiralass setting manual automatically recommended Windows Utility 6 Select one of the follo
41. s kept as far as possible from your body and the device can be set to a lower output power if such function is available This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with a USB port Other applications like handheld PCs or similar devices have not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rules such use shall be prohibited The USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a USB dongle transmitter should not be used certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radi
42. sed to save your settings If you do this more than once you are asked if you want to replace the previous settings stored in Profile To set up a profile to connect to a network 1 Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard The Settings tab displays NETGEAR WNDA3100 SMART WIZARD x Settings Networks Statistics About N E Uu G E A R Selected Adopter ETRAS Fro iles SGH Access Point X Network Name 550 Security NETGEAR HD C Disable 2 5 5 v mmm eann WEP Network Type G Access Point Infrastructure Computerto Computer Ad Hoc J ssas 21 gt In the Profiles field type the name of the profile In the Network Name SSID field select a network or enter the SSID Note You cannot connect wirelessly unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network Make sure that the Access Point Infrastructure radio button is selected This setting allows you to connect to a wireless router or access point Click Save Profile Click Apply then click Close to exit or click Cancel to return to the previous settings To make sure your network connection is working use a browser to connect to the Internet The status bar in the Smart Wizard shows the current connection status 20 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M
43. t mto vyhlasuje Ze Radiolan sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska Icelandic H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pv a Radiolan er samr mi vid grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Norwegian NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF 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_src asp Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance in feet and meters Microwave ovens 30 feet 9 meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor
44. t Networking and TCP IP Addressing in Appendix B 26 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 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 administrator rights Otherwise this option is not available for selection 3 Click Initiate Ad Hoc The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays Ad Hoc Setting Mode and Frequency 4GHz 802 119 Channel Automatic X Cancel 4 n the Start Ad Hoc drop down list select the wireless standard 802 11b or 802 119 for your Ad Hoc computer to computer network 5 n the Channel field Automatic should work If there is interference from a nearby wireless device select a different channel You can use the Networks tab to view channels in use in your area The channel number differs depending on the country The connection speed automatically defaults to the highest speed 6 Click OK Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 27 Wireless Network Performance 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
45. t or router for the the Push N connect button on the NETGEAR adanter network you want to Join use its Smart Press tie button until the LED blinks blue 2 seconds You will have 2 minutes to Wizard or WPS configuration utility and complete Step 2 push its WPS button as directed access point or router adds the wireless N USB adapter to the LED e g Push Button network t wireless N USB adapter Smart Wizard status bar shows the status of tsmmos me your wireless connection 5 Click Close to exit the Smart Wizard 6 Close the Smart Wizard or configuration utility for the access point or router Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security 19 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 next time you join the same network Advanced users can also set up profiles for Ad Hoc mode connections for peer to peer networking See Working with Ad Hoc Mode on page 25 There are two special profile names Default and Profile Default This profile scans for any available network You cannot change this profile name Profile If you do not enter a name in the Profile Name field when you connect to a network the name Profile is u
46. thority Note This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio c
47. wing methods to configure and manage your wireless network e Smart Wizard Manage your wireless networks with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Automatically Let the Smart Wizard configure the settings for your wireless N USB adapter Manual Specify the settings for your wireless N USB adapter in the Settings screen e Windows Utility Connect to and manage your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility Then Install Your Wireless N USB Adapter You are prompted to insert your adapter Netgear Smart Wizard Insertthe wireless USB adapter into your computer Click Nest to conbnue Note You should leave your computer powered on while you Insert ihe adapter 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer Note For best results put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet 1 meter away from your router Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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 e Ifyou installed the Smart Wizard with automatic configuration see the following section Using the Smart Wizard to Connect to a Wireless Network e Ifyou installed the Smart Wizard with manual configuration the Settings tab displays See Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area on page 17 e
48. xpress installation see the N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA 1000M Installation Guide What You Need Before You Begin Make sure your computer meets the system requirements You should also know the name of the wireless network you want to join and its wireless security settings if used e PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with a USB 2 0 or 1 1 port The maximum speed of a USB v2 0 port is 480 Mbps If your computer has a USB v1 1 port the wireless N USB adapter is limited to the port s maximum speed of 14 Mbps ACD drive 5 Mbytes of free hard disk space e Vista Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional Some versions of Windows ask for the original Windows operating system installation files to complete the installation of the WNA1000M software Note Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix update which fixes the USB 2 0 host controller driver Go to the following link to install the hot fix http www microsoft com downloads details aspx displaylang en amp FamilyID 733d0867 56a0 4956 b7fe e85b688b 7f86 Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation with Custom Setup Note For help with Express installation see the 750 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide First Install the WNA1000M Software 1 2 Click Setup The Software Update Check screen displays 8 Insert the Resource CD in you

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