Справочник Пользователя для Netgear WNA1000M - Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter

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Chapter 1:  Getting Started 
 
N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M 
WNA1000M Icon 
This icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray. The system tray is on one end of 
the task bar in the Microsoft Windows desktop. The icon color shows the wireless connection.
Smart Wizard Status Bar
For more information, you can view the Smart Wizard status bar. Click the 
 icon to open 
the Smart Wizard status bar. The Smart Wizard Settings tab displays. The status bar is 
located at the bottom of the Settings tab.
The following table describes how to interpret the Smart Wizard status bar.
Color
Meaning
Recommended Action
Red
The wireless-N USB adapter is not 
connected to a wireless network.
Check your configuration, or try moving to a location 
where the wireless signal quality is better.
Yellow
The wireless-N USB adapter has a 
weak wireless connection.
Move to a better location, such as closer to the wireless 
access point. Also, look for interference such as from a 
2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface.
Green
The wireless connection is good.
No action is required
Understanding the Status Bar 
 
Wireless network
Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
Security
• 
A closed lock indicates that security is enabled. 
• 
An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.
Channel
The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in 
your area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.
Throughput
• 
To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with a 
high-speed router or access point and a high-speed Internet 
connection.See 
• 
If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is 
limited to that port’s maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.
Join a Network
Wireless 
network
Security
Channel
Throughput
Signal 
strength
Connection status