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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

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