Installation Guide
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... you are connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6210, 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band Package Contents Desktop dock A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation 1. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Note: If your adapter. 5. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Click the Setup button...
... you are connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6210, 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band Package Contents Desktop dock A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation 1. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Note: If your adapter. 5. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Click the Setup button...
Installation Guide
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... Use the desktop dock with Innovation are saved in your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If the network is supplied in the United States and/or other countries. Press and hold the WPS...enter its subsidiaries in the package. The driver installs on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. You can use it . After installing your device, locate the serial number on your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with the attached cable that...
... Use the desktop dock with Innovation are saved in your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If the network is supplied in the United States and/or other countries. Press and hold the WPS...enter its subsidiaries in the package. The driver installs on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. You can use it . After installing your device, locate the serial number on your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with the attached cable that...
Product Data Sheet
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... with 802.11ac • Faster access with USB 3.0 • High gain antennas for flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously ...300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of a button. NETGEAR genie® is included for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of...
... with 802.11ac • Faster access with USB 3.0 • High gain antennas for flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously ...300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of a button. NETGEAR genie® is included for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of...
Product Data Sheet
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...HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation DESKTOP DOCK-Provides option for better desktop placement Applications With the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter, connect a laptop computer to...home network with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection.
...HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation DESKTOP DOCK-Provides option for better desktop placement Applications With the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter, connect a laptop computer to...home network with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection.
Product Data Sheet
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.... Information is subject to 300/867 Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range F E AT U R E S NETGEAR® Secure genie® Connection Easy Install Desktop Dock Dual Band ‡ ‡ ‡ 11ac WiFi Email, Chat, Music, Video A P P L I... I O N S Online Gaming HD Streaming Multiple HD Streaming Package Contents • AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter (A6210) • USB cable with desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Adapter dimensions & weight: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3.66 x ...
.... Information is subject to 300/867 Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range F E AT U R E S NETGEAR® Secure genie® Connection Easy Install Desktop Dock Dual Band ‡ ‡ ‡ 11ac WiFi Email, Chat, Music, Video A P P L I... I O N S Online Gaming HD Streaming Multiple HD Streaming Package Contents • AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter (A6210) • USB cable with desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Adapter dimensions & weight: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3.66 x ...
User Manual
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..., visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter...
..., visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Set Up and Install the Adapter 5 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 9 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join a Network Using WPS 12 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 13 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig 15 Join a Hidden Network 18 Chapter 2 Monitor...
Contents Chapter 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Set Up and Install the Adapter 5 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 9 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join a Network Using WPS 12 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 13 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig 15 Join a Hidden Network 18 Chapter 2 Monitor...
User Manual
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... this manual referred to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. 1. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up and Install the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual... such as the adapter, to a WiFi network. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your firmware. 4 Get Started and Connect to time at support...
... this manual referred to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. 1. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up and Install the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual... such as the adapter, to a WiFi network. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your firmware. 4 Get Started and Connect to time at support...
User Manual
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... Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you begin using the resource CD that came in the package. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter: 1. The...
... Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you begin using the resource CD that came in the package. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter: 1. The...
User Manual
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... figure. 3. If you are connected to the Internet. After the software checks for software updates. If you are not connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Note: If you are not connected to the Internet. The Welcome screen displays. • Not Connected to the Internet, the software cannot... Continue button. Choose an option based on whether you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays. Install the setup software.
... figure. 3. If you are connected to the Internet. After the software checks for software updates. If you are not connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Note: If you are not connected to the Internet. The Welcome screen displays. • Not Connected to the Internet, the software cannot... Continue button. Choose an option based on whether you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays. Install the setup software.
User Manual
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After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to wait while the software is installed. A message displays asking you to a WiFi Network 7 To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button. Get Started and Connect to insert your adapter. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4.
After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to wait while the software is installed. A message displays asking you to a WiFi Network 7 To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button. Get Started and Connect to insert your adapter. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4.
User Manual
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... desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your area. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the desktop dock, you use another USB ...the Next button. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. Install the adapter with or without the desktop dock: • To install the adapter with the attached... you can fold out the adapter to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. • To install the adapter without the desktop dock, insert the adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable ...
... desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your area. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the desktop dock, you use another USB ...the Next button. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. Install the adapter with or without the desktop dock: • To install the adapter with the attached... you can fold out the adapter to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. • To install the adapter without the desktop dock, insert the adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable ...
User Manual
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...WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) WPS button and LED 3. The adapter joins the network, which can also join hidden networks. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. You cannot use the WPS method to a home network while maintaining security.... point supports WPS. • The security on page 18. For more than two seconds. Install the adapter's standalone driver and use WPS to a WiFi Network 12 You can also use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Your settings are incompatible. Get Started and Connect to let the adapter join a WiFi...
...WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) WPS button and LED 3. The adapter joins the network, which can also join hidden networks. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. You cannot use the WPS method to a home network while maintaining security.... point supports WPS. • The security on page 18. For more than two seconds. Install the adapter's standalone driver and use WPS to a WiFi Network 12 You can also use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Your settings are incompatible. Get Started and Connect to let the adapter join a WiFi...
User Manual
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... and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to the network. If you still use Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to a WiFi Network 15 The Join a Network screen shows that it joined previously. ...Get Started and Connect to join a network. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Click the Next button. This process might a few minutes. If ...
... and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to the network. If you still use Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to a WiFi Network 15 The Join a Network screen shows that it joined previously. ...Get Started and Connect to join a network. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Click the Next button. This process might a few minutes. If ...
User Manual
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...locate and download the standalone driver. 2. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To install the standalone driver and let the adapter join a network: 1. If the CD main screen ...does not display, browse the files on your adapter. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you...
...locate and download the standalone driver. 2. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To install the standalone driver and let the adapter join a network: 1. If the CD main screen ...does not display, browse the files on your adapter. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you...
User Manual
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... dock, you use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer's documentation. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Use the desktop dock with the attached cable that you can fold out the... computer. Click the OK button. 8. Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. A pop-up screen displays when the diver finishes installing. 7. The driver finishes...
... dock, you use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer's documentation. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Use the desktop dock with the attached cable that you can fold out the... computer. Click the OK button. 8. Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. A pop-up screen displays when the diver finishes installing. 7. The driver finishes...
User Manual
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...Maintain the Adapter 29 Upgrade the Adapter Software You can use the NETGEAR genie, see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 15. To check or upgrade the adapter's software: 1. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Note: During the software update process, the... and follow the instructions of your adapter join a network. Insert the adapter into a USB port on page 11. NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 6. When the software update process is...
...Maintain the Adapter 29 Upgrade the Adapter Software You can use the NETGEAR genie, see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 15. To check or upgrade the adapter's software: 1. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Note: During the software update process, the... and follow the instructions of your adapter join a network. Insert the adapter into a USB port on page 11. NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 6. When the software update process is...