NETGEAR WNA1000M User manual

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter

WNA1000M Installation Guide

This guide explains Express installation with the

NETGEAR Smart Wizard and the Standalone

Windows Driver installation.

Note: For help with custom installation, see the

User Manual on the Resource CD.

Estimated completion time: 10 minutes

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NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered

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Statement of Conditions

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.

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Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed

of within the European Union, this product should be

treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your

jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.

Package Contents

Smart Wizard Installation

1. Insert the Resource CD in your computer’s

CD drive. If the CD main screen does not

display, browse the files on the CD and

double-click Autorun.exe.

2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check

screen displays.

3. If you are connected to the Internet, click

Check for Updates. If not, then click Install

from CD.

4. Accept the license agreement.

N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter Resource CD

5. On the Setup Type screen, for Express

(recommended) setup, click Next.

Insert Your Adapter

You are prompted to

insert your adapter.

1. Insert the

Resource CD in

your computer’s

CD drive. If the

CD main screen

does not display,

browse the files on the CD and double-click

Autorun.exe.

Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at

least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router.

2. Click Next. The WNA1000M software

detects the adapter.

3. Follow the onscreen prompts for the

NETGEAR wizard.

Connect to a Network

You are prompted to connect to a wireless

network with one of these screens:

• WPS network: This network supports Push

'N' Connect (also called WPS). Click Next

and follow the prompts to push the WPS

button on your adapter and on your router.

Then connect without entering a password.

• No WPS: Select your wireless network from

the list and click Next. To connect to a

secure network, you must enter its

passphrase or network key.

WPS network No WPS networks

The adapter connects to the network, which can

take a minute or two. The Smart Wizard Settings

screen displays. Your settings are saved in a

profile, which you can name.

The icon appears in the system tray and on

the desktop. You can use it to open the Smart

Wizard to make changes or connect to a different

wireless network.

Standalone Driver Installation

1. Insert the

Resource CD in

your

computer’s CD

drive. If the CD

main screen

does not

display, browse

the files on the

CD and

double-click Autorun.exe.

2. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver.

The driver is installed on your computer.

3. When prompted, either insert the adapter

into a USB port on your computer, or

connect it with the USB cable that came in

the package.

Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at

least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router.

4. When this message displays, click Finish.

Connect to a Network

The screen that displays after you install the

driver depends on the Windows version on your

computer. This example shows a Windows XP

connection screen:

The icon appears in the system tray. You can

use it to make changes or connect to a different

wireless network. For help managing wireless

connections in Windows, see your Windows

documentation.

Troubleshooting

Adapter is not detected by the system

Symptoms:

• The LED does not light up on the adapter.

• The Found New Hardware Wizard does not come

up.

Possible Causes:

• The USB port on the computer might be faulty.

• The extension cable (if used) that connects the

USB adapter and the computer might be faulty.

• There is no driver support for the operating

system.

Resolutions:

1. Make sure you meet the minimum system

requirements for the adapter and have the latest

updates on the computer.

2. Use the latest driver for the adapter. Look for the

latest drivers on the NETGEAR download page.

3. Try a different USB port on the computer.

4. Try another device and check if it is detected.

5. Try to connect the adapter directly to the

computer without using an extension cable.

6. Try restarting the computer or try the adapter on

a different computer.

I can’t install drivers for my wireless adapter

Symptoms:

• You are running on Windows 7 or Vista and:

• The installation of your wireless adapter

software does not complete, most likely halting

while it is attempting to detect the adapter.

• You cannot find the Access Point (AP) or your

wireless name (SSID) in the network list.

Possible Causes:

• A firewall or antivirus software, such as

ZoneAlarm, might be interfering with driver

installation. This problem can occur when using a

NETGEAR or non-NETGEAR wireless adapter.

Resolutions:

1. Check with the firewall or antivirus software

company to see if there is an update that

addresses this issue.

2. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter.

3. Uninstall the firewall software.

4. Uninstall the antivirus software.

5. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter first.

6. Reinstall the firewall and antivirus software.

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