Installation Guide
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...adapter to the USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. The Welcome screen displays. 4. Insert the resource CD in the package.... on your adapter. 5. After the software checks for Updates button. You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is supplied in your computer does not have two options: • Connected to wait while...
...adapter to the USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. The Welcome screen displays. 4. Insert the resource CD in the package.... on your adapter. 5. After the software checks for Updates button. You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is supplied in your computer does not have two options: • Connected to wait while...
User Manual
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... 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 and Maintain the Adapter...Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 33 Adapter LED Is Not Lit 33 Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray 33 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 34 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet. . 35 When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot...
... 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 and Maintain the Adapter...Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 33 Adapter LED Is Not Lit 33 Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray 33 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 34 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet. . 35 When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot...
User Manual
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...that came in the package. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 Insert the resource CD in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not... have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter: 1. Note: The...
...that came in the package. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 Insert the resource CD in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not... have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter: 1. Note: The...
User Manual
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Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an alternate method that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Note: For information about using WPS to a home network while maintaining security. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS ... networks. You can also use WPS if the security on page 18. The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router or access point is not set to let the adapter join...
Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an alternate method that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Note: For information about using WPS to a home network while maintaining security. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS ... networks. You can also use WPS if the security on page 18. The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router or access point is not set to let the adapter join...
User Manual
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... Note: You do not need to install the standalone driver to use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to a WiFi Network 15 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and... the adapter is connected to a Windows profile. Click the Next button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use this profile. Get Started and Connect to the network.
... Note: You do not need to install the standalone driver to use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to a WiFi Network 15 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and... the adapter is connected to a Windows profile. Click the Next button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use this profile. Get Started and Connect to the network.
User Manual
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... the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB...
... the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB...
User Manual
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...NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Click the OK button. Click the OK button. 8. A pop-up screen displays when the diver finishes installing. 7. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to a WiFi...adapter. Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your... cable that you can fold out the adapter to a WiFi Network 17 The driver finishes installing. 6. Click the Finish button. For more information...
...NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Click the OK button. Click the OK button. 8. A pop-up screen displays when the diver finishes installing. 7. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to a WiFi...adapter. Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your... cable that you can fold out the adapter to a WiFi Network 17 The driver finishes installing. 6. Click the Finish button. For more information...
User Manual
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... For more information about the adapter: 1. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 28 Get Diagnostic Information for WiFi transmission. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 4. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter region when it checks to display and save the following diagnostic information: • System... information • IP information • Client driver and profile information • Site survey information To ...
... For more information about the adapter: 1. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 28 Get Diagnostic Information for WiFi transmission. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 4. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter region when it checks to display and save the following diagnostic information: • System... information • IP information • Client driver and profile information • Site survey information To ...
User Manual
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.... Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 29 The System Status pop-up screen displays. If your browser to the network automatically. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 6. When the software update process is installed. You must let the adapter join...
.... Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 29 The System Status pop-up screen displays. If your browser to the network automatically. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 6. When the software update process is installed. You must let the adapter join...
User Manual
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Technical specifications Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description Two dual-band dipole antennas • 802.11ac • 802.11n • 802.11g • 802.11b • 802.....4 x 14.45 mm (3.62 x 1.24 x.0.57 in.) 28 g (0.99 oz) 0-40C (32-104F) FCC, CE Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 39 Table 2. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the adapter.
Technical specifications Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description Two dual-band dipole antennas • 802.11ac • 802.11n • 802.11g • 802.11b • 802.....4 x 14.45 mm (3.62 x 1.24 x.0.57 in.) 28 g (0.99 oz) 0-40C (32-104F) FCC, CE Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 39 Table 2. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the adapter.