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- Page 1 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10575-01 August 2009...
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Page 2: Technical Support
In the interest of improving 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. - Page 3 FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Netgear could void the user’s authority to operate the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR WNA1000 has been tested for body-worn Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while installed in host notebook computer.
- Page 4 Adapter WNA1000 [Italian] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Latviski Ar šo deklarç, ka [Latvian] atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
- Page 5 Product and Publication Details Model Number: WNA1000 Publication Date: August 2009 Product Family: Wireless-N USB Adapter Product Name: NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10575-01 Publication Version Number: v1.0, August 2009...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... ix How to Use This Manual ....................x How to Print This Manual ....................x Revision History ........................ xi Chapter 1 Basic Setup What Is in the Box ......................1 What You Need Before You Begin ..................2 Verify System Requirements .................. - Page 8 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Creating a Profile ....................... 8 Access Point Profiles ....................9 Setting up a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile ..........10 Starting a Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection ......12 About Wireless Security ....................13 Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings ..........
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Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual The NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual describes how to installthe NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 with custom setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. -
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. -
Page 11: Revision History
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 was introduced. - Page 12 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual v1.0, August 2009...
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Page 13: Basic Setup
• Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. v1.0, August 2009... -
Page 14: What You Need Before You Begin
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual What You Need Before You Begin Verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements and identify the wireless network settings of the wireless local area network (WLAN) where you will connect before you install and connect your wireless-N USB adapter. -
Page 15: Installation With Custom Setup
Installation with Custom Setup Note: For Express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide. With Custom setup you can specify where the files are installed. You can also choose whether or not you want to install the Smart Wizard. - Page 16 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, click Install from 4. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. Click I Agree to accept the license agreement and click Next.
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Page 17: Connecting To A Wireless Network
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual – Configure network manually. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. – Configure automatically. Allow the Smart Wizard to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. - Page 18 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of the following screens: Hidden network WPS-capable networks in your area No WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-3 Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select No to connect. If your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established.
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Page 19: Using The Usb Adapter Cradle
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Click Apply. Your settings are saved to the Profile you selected. d. The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see “Smart Wizard Status Bar”... -
Page 20: Monitoring Your Wireless Network And The Internet Connections
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of the PC monitor where you placed the fastener. Figure 1-5 Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections The wireless-N USB adapter has indicators in three locations that show the status of your connection to a wireless network and to the Internet: •... -
Page 21: Wna1000 Icon
In Vista, there is one more option: Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Figure 1-7 If you clear the check mark for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with Vista auto-configuration. -
Page 22: Smart Wizard Status Bar
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard Settings tab. The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings tab. Channel Security Data rate Wireless Signal... -
Page 23: Wireless-N Usb Adapter Led
NETGEAR WNA1000 Adapter option, and follow the screen prompts. Upgrading the WNA1000 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website. To install an upgrade, follow these steps. 1. Write down the settings for any profiles that you want to save. They will not be retained. - Page 24 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 1-12 v1.0, August 2009...
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Page 25: Network Connections And Wireless Security
Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security This chapter explains how to use your wireless-N USB adapter to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to set up wireless security for the wireless-N USB adapter so that it matches the wireless security settings for your network. -
Page 26: Joining A Network
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Network Tab Description Field or Button Network Name (SSID) The name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Note that as a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. -
Page 27: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Connect To A Wireless Network
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 2. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with WPS, it displays the WPS screen (Figure 2-3 on page 2-5). WPS is described in “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network”. - Page 28 • Starting with the adapter, do one of the following: – Connect during initial installation. See the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 Installation Guide, provided in the package and on the Resource CD. – Click the Join a Network button on the Smart Wizard Settings screen (see “Smart Wizard...
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Page 29: Using A Wps Push Button To Connect To A Wireless Access Point Or Router
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router To join a network using a push button: 1. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network. The... -
Page 30: Generating A Pin To Connect To A Wireless Access Point Or Router
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 7. Within 2 minutes, return to the WNA1000 Smart Wizard screen, and click . The Smart Wizard initiates your wireless connection. Note: The adapter security is set to WPA-PSK [TKIP] by default. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. - Page 31 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • To use the wireless router or access point’s security PIN, enter it in the field provided, as shown in Figure 2-5. The adapter will connect with the router. Figure 2-5 •...
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Page 32: Creating A Profile
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual The router will connect to the adapter. Note: The adapter security is set to WPA-PSK [TKIP] by default. Some WPS routers support WPA2-PSK [AES], with the same SSID and passphrase. You can change the adapter to WPA2-PSK [AES] using the Security setting in the Settings screen. -
Page 33: Access Point Profiles
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Access Point Profiles To set up a profile: 1. Click the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays: Figure 2-7 2. Enter the network settings. a. In the Network Type section, make sure that Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected. -
Page 34: Setting Up A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Profile
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Use a browser to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer access on your network. You can check the status bar in the Smart Wizard for the current connection status. - Page 35 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 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. c. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile.
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Page 36: Starting A Computer-To-Computer (Ad Hoc) Network Connection
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 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. Figure 2-10 At this point the connection is established. -
Page 37: About Wireless Security
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 5. In the Channel drop-down list, Automatic should work. If you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless device, select a channel that is not being used by other nearby wireless networks. Use the Networks tab to view the channels in use in your area. -
Page 38: Wireless Network Name (Ssid) And Security Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings Print this form, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in a safe place for future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network can provide this information. -
Page 39: Setting Up Wpa-Psk [Tkip] Or Wpa2-Psk [Aes] Security
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES] Security To configure WPA-PSK security: 1. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. -
Page 40: Setting Up Wep Encryption Security
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security Follow the steps below to configure WEP encryption security: 1. Run the WNA1000 Smart Wizard. a. Make sure that the WNA1000 software is installed and the wireless-N USB adapter is connected to the USB port in your computer. - Page 41 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. Select the WEP encryption strength you will use. • 64-bit WEP data encryption • 128-bit WEP data encryption Note: Larger encryption keys require more processing and may slow the communications response times.
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Page 42: Monitoring Statistics
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Monitoring Statistics The Statistics tab provides real time and historical trend information about the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. Figure 2-14 Table 1. Statistics Descriptions Label Description A real-time graph identifies the total, receive, and transmit 1. -
Page 43: About Your Smart Wizard
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual About Your Smart Wizard The About tab displays the current version information. Figure 2-15 About Tab Field Description Device Regional This is the region setting for the wireless adapter. The approved Domain channels for the region are automatically scanned. -
Page 44: Advanced Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Advanced Settings The default advanced settings usually work fine. Except for the power saving setting, changing the settings incorrectly could cause your wireless connection to fail. Change them only if you have a specific reason to do so. -
Page 45: Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance
Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance This chapter explains how to use your Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 to connect to your wireless local area network (WLAN) and how to maximize the performance of your WNA1000 within your network. Included are scenarios for setting up your network in a mixed use environment and the trade-off of using different types of technology—wireless, wired, Powerline, etc. -
Page 46: Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the 2400–2500 MHz frequency band. Common noise-creating sources are: – Computers and fax machines (no closer than 1 foot) –... -
Page 47: Soho Networking Technologies
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Figure 3-1 In planning your network, think about which tasks will have the heaviest traffic flow between them. Examples are: • A media center in one room streaming high-definition video from a server in another room •... -
Page 48: Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements
For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. - Page 49 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual • 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 networks.
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Page 51: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
“Basic Setup” in Chapter 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. - Page 52 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action I cannot connect to a router or access point. • If the router is WPA-PSK protected, you need the correct The router is available, and there is good WPA-PSK passphrase.
- Page 53 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Tips (continued) Problem Action How can I view the IP address for the To view the wireless-N USB adapter IP address, click the wireless-N USB adapter? WNA1000 icon to open the Smart Wizard. Then check the IP address in the About page.
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Page 54: Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Ad Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly You must click the Initiate Ad Hoc button before you click Apply. Here is how you start an Ad Hoc network: 1. Fill in the Network Name (SSID) field. -
Page 55: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Factory Default Settings
Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the wireless-N USB adapter. Antenna 1 integrated internal wireless antenna Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b Radio Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 08, 140, 246, and 300 Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation) -
Page 56: Factory Default Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your wireless-N USB adapter. Feature Description Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will connect to first wireless network that responds) -
Page 57: Appendix B Related Documents
Appendix B 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/ Wireless Configuration index.htm Utilities Application Note Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm... - Page 58 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual v1.0, August 2009...