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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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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