NETGEAR WNA1000M User Manual

Chapter 2: Network Connections and Wireless Security | 25
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M
can change the preamble for better throughput if you experience interference, such as
from a cordless telephone. Many cordless phones use 2.4 GHz.
• Auto. Up to 150 Mbps.
• 2.4 GHz. Use a 2.4 GHz preamble.
• Long.
3. Click OK.
Working with Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc Mode is an advanced feature that allows you to create a wireless network between
two computers without using a router or access point. For example, this mode is used when
two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to
exchange files directly between them.
Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Ad Hoc mode
requires either static IP addresses (such as 192.168.0.1
) or the IPX
protocol. For help setting up static IP addresses, see the PC
Networking Tutorial on the Resource CD.
For more information about wireless network modes, see the wireless reference document
at: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm.
Creating an Ad Hoc Mode Profile
1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays:
2. Enter the network settings.
a. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the network type.
b. Select or enter the network name (SSID) for the Ad Hoc network.

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