NETGEAR WNA1000M User Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M
The connection status is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a
router, but not to the Internet, check the router’s Internet connection.
Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration
You can turn off the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. Right-click the system tray
icon to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. If you clear the
checkmark, only the IP address is shown.
In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is one more option. If you clear the Enable
NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you
must set up the wireless adapter with auto-configuration.
Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher
throughput when the signal is strongest.
Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
Connection
status
The status of your network connection.
• Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but
the router is not connected to the Internet.
169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. The wireless connection to the router is
OK, but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or
Chapter 4.
Understanding the Status Bar (Continued)
Windows XP
Windows 7 and Vista

NETGEAR WNA1000M Specifications

General

Interface	WLAN
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Chipset	-
Internal	No
Component for	PC/Laptop
Product color	Black
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate	150 Mbit/s
Minimum processor	Intel® Pentium®
Optical drive required	Yes
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7/XP/Vista (32/64-bit)
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)	0.79 x 0.28 x 0.59 \

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	8 mm
Width	34 mm
Height	17 mm
Weight	4 g