NETGEAR WNA1100 - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter User manual

Installation Guide
N150 Wireless USB Adapter WNA1100
This guide explains Express installation with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard and
Standalone Windows Driver installation (on the other side of this document).
Note: For help with custom installation, see the User Manual on the Resource CD.
Estimated completion time: 10 minutes.
Package Contents
N150 Wireless USB Adapter
Resource CD
USB cable and adapter cradle
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.
5. On the Setup Type screen, for Express (recommended) setup, click Next.
Insert Your Adapter
You are prompted to insert your adapter.
1. Either insert the adapter into a USB
port on your computer, or use the
cradle and USB cable provided to
connect the adapter. For help, see
“Using the USB Cable” on the other
side of this document.
Note: For best results, put the wireless
adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away
from your router.
2. Click Next. The WNA1100 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). You
can follow the steps to push the WPS button and 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.
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.
WPS network No WPS networks
Profile name

March 2011
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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 your adapter
into a USB port on the computer, or use the
cradle and USB cable to connect it.
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.
Using the USB Cable
You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter
and obtain better wireless reception. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and
attach the USB cable to the adapter and the computer.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and
use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is
required before you can use the telephone support service. Registration at the
NETGEAR website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://support.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.
For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website
at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621