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2. Click Next. The WNA1000M 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). Click Next and follow the prompts to push the WPS button on your adapter and on your router. Then 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. 5

Section	Page
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Installation Guide	1
Technical Support	2
Trademarks	2
Statement of Conditions	2
Declarations of Conformity and GPL	2
Package Contents	3
Smart Wizard Installation	3
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.	3
2. Click Setup. The Software Update Check screen displays.	3
3. If you are connected to the Internet, click Check for Updates. If not, then click Install from CD.	3
4. Accept the license agreement.	3
5. On the Setup Type screen, for Express (recommended) setup, click Next.	4
Insert Your Adapter	4
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.	4
2. Click Next. The WNA1000M software detects the adapter.	5
3. Follow the onscreen prompts for the NETGEAR wizard.	5
Connect to a Network	5
Standalone Driver Installation	7
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.	7
2. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver.	7
3. When prompted, either insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer, or connect it with the USB cable that came in the package.	7
4. When this message displays, click Finish.	7
Connect to a Network	8
Troubleshooting	9
Adapter is not detected by the system	9
1. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the adapter and have the latest updates on the computer.	9
2. Use the latest driver for the adapter. Look for the latest drivers on the NETGEAR download page.	9
3. Try a different USB port on the computer.	9
4. Try another device and check if it is detected.	9
5. Try to connect the adapter directly to the computer without using an extension cable.	9
6. Try restarting the computer or try the adapter on a different computer.	9
I can’t install drivers for my wireless adapter	10
1. Check with the firewall or antivirus software company to see if there is an update that addresses this issue.	10
2. Uninstall the driver for the wireless adapter.	10
3. Uninstall the firewall software.	10
4. Uninstall the antivirus software.	10
5. Install the drivers for the wireless adapter first.	10