Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNA1000 - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter User Manual

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 ....................................................................................... 2
Observe Wireless Location and Range Guidelines ..................................................... 2
Installation with Custom Setup .......................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software and Adapter ............................................................................ 3
Connecting to a Wireless Network .............................................................................. 5
Using the USB Adapter Cradle ................................................................................... 6
Monitoring Your Wireless Network and the Internet Connections ..................................... 8
WNA1000 Icon ............................................................................................................ 8
Smart Wizard Status Bar ............................................................................................. 9
Wireless-N USB Adapter LED ................................................................................... 10
Removing the WNA1000 Software .................................................................................. 10
Upgrading the WNA1000 Software ................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2
Network Connections and Wireless Security
Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area .......................................................................... 1
Joining a Network .............................................................................................................. 2
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Connect to a Wireless Network ................................... 3
Using a WPS Push Button to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router ............5
Generating a PIN to Connect to a Wireless Access Point or Router .......................... 6
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