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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. v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual 3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, click Install from CD. 4. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard Welcome screen displays. ClickI Agreeto accept the license agreement and click Next. 5. For the Setup Type, select Custom, and then click Next: Figure 1-1 6. Browse to select the destination folder for your wireless adapter software, and then click Next. Figure 1-2 7. Select one of the following methods to configure and manage your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Allows you to manage your wireless networks with theNETGEAR WNA1000 software and to connect securely using Push 'N' Connect. v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual – Configure network manually. Specify the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. – Configure automatically. Allow the Smart Wizard to automatically configure the settings for your wireless-N USB adapter. • Windows Utility. Connect to and manage your wireless networks using only the Windows configuration utility. For more information about Windows utilities, see the Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at: 8. When prompted, locate an available USB port on your PC. Connect the wireless adapter to the USB port. You can attach the wireless USB adapter directly to the USB port or use the USB cable (see “Using the USB Adapter Cradle” on page 1-7) 9. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. If you selected Smart Wizard, then click Next and continue with “Connecting to a Wireless Network” on page 1-5. Connecting to a Wireless Network If you installed the Smart Wizard, you can use the WNA1000 software to connect to a wireless network. Smart Wizard, Configure Network Manually The Settings screen displays. See “Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings” on page 2-14 and “Joining a Network” on page 2-2. v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual Smart Wizard, Configure Automatically You are prompted to connect wirelessly with one of the following screens: Hidden network WPS-capable networks in your area No WPS-capable networks in your area Figure 1-3 Note: If you are not sure if your router supports WPS, select No to connect. If your router does not support WPS and you select Yes, the router or access point connection will time out and no wireless network connection will be established. 1. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to a wireless network: • If your router supports WPS and you want to use WPS to create a secure connection, leave the radio button selected, and click Nextto continue. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect using WPS. • If your router does not support WPS, select your wireless network name from the list of wireless networks and click Next to continue. (If your wireless network has implemented security, you need to know which type of security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) and you need the passphrase to complete your setup. 2. Create a wireless settings Profile. a. If your wireless network has implemented security, and you did not use Push N' Connect, select the radio button for the security type and enter the security passphrase in the Passphrase field. b. In the Profile field, create a unique name for your settings. If you do not select a profile name, your settings will be saved using the default name Profile. v1.0, August 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1000 User Manual c. Click Apply. Your settings are saved to the Profile you selected. d. The WNA1000 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop. The Smart Wizard Settings tab also displays (see “Smart Wizard Status Bar” on page 1-10) and the adapter initiates your wireless connection. It can take up to a minute to complete your connection. Using the USB Adapter Cradle You can use the USB cable to extend the range of your adapter and obtain better wireless reception. Follow the instructions to attach...