Software was easy to install and a driver is available through the software even if you are offline and don't have access to an ethernet connection.
The WNA1100 is easy to set-up - the Smart Wizard CD gets you up and running quickly, while. The latter of which seems to have more/better product options. The NetGear N150 Wireless USB Adapter is a simple and secure way to connect your laptop or desktop computer to Wireless-G or Wireless-N network, allowing you to surf the Internet, chat online with family or keep in touch with friends with social media. Also have to factor in your system requirements as well as what type of USB ports you have access to whether they are 2.0 or 3.0. I think if I had a dual band network router the process for finding a good adapter/dongle would have been much easier. You can just enter the passcode for your wi-fi instead if you can remember it from 4 years ago when you initially set it up :), we couldn't so the WPS was the best option. The WPS whenever you try to connect that way(tested at least 5 times) and every time it takes about 5-8 tries of pushing both devices WPS buttons to connect so that was my only concern with the product. I choose this particular adapter since it was also a Netgear and seemed to be compatible across the board and it is. The NETGEAR N150 Wireless USB Adapter is a simple and secure way to connect your Windows -based notebook or desktop computer to Wireless-G or Wireless-N network for surfing the Internet, email, online chat and setup with the NETGEAR genie gets you up and running fast, while Push N Connect gives you a secured connection at the push of a button. I have a wide open space between the router and the Netgear device, I might also add that the router I have is a Netgear N300. Only problem I had was with the WPS but it eventually worked.