NETGEAR WNA1000 - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter, User Manual

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NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual
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v1.0, August 2009
potential sources of interference, such as the following:
•
Large metal surfaces
• Microwave ovens
• 2.4 GHz cordless phones
In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed
with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range decreases if such materials are
between the devices.
Installation with Custom Setup
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.
•
Custom
installation with the Smart Wizard. Select
either Configure Manually or Configure
Automatically. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy-to-use set of tools to:
–
View details about wireless networks in your area.
– Manage your network connections and connect securely using Push 'N' Connect (WPS).
– Configure wireless settings for your wireless-N USB adapter.
– Save your wireless network settings in profiles.
•
Custom
installation excluding the Smart Wizard. You can choose not to install the Smart
wizard and to use only the
Windows Utility to install and manage
your wireless network. If
you choose to do this, you will not be able to use the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless-
N USB adapter or to connect to a wireless network.
Installing the Software and Adapter
To install the wireless-N USB adapter with custom setup:
1.
Insert the Resource CD. If the CD main page does not display, browse the files on the CD
and double-click
Autorun.exe
.
2.
Click
Install the Software
. The Software Update Check screen displays.
Note:
For Express installation, see the
NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter
WNA1000 Installation Guide
.