NETGEAR WNA1100 Installation 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
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.
Resource CD
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.
USB cable and adapter cradle
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 No WPS networks
• 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.
Profile 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.