Installation Guide
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... The Welcome screen displays. 5. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you to the Internet. The NETGEAR genie screen displays. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to the Internet. Click the Support for updates, the Update Check Complete screen ... resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you to accept the license agreement and then click the Next button. Click the I agree radio button to insert your A6100 WiFi USB Adapter. Installation Guide A6100 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac Dual Band Package Contents The...
... The Welcome screen displays. 5. The Software Update Check screen displays. 3. If you to the Internet. The NETGEAR genie screen displays. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to the Internet. Click the Support for updates, the Update Check Complete screen ... resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you to accept the license agreement and then click the Next button. Click the I agree radio button to insert your A6100 WiFi USB Adapter. Installation Guide A6100 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac Dual Band Package Contents The...
Installation Guide
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... When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are saved in a profile. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria...wireless network from the NETGEAR genie, or you can use NETGEAR telephone support. You can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your wireless router supports it to register your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. From the NETGEAR genie screen, click ...
... When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are saved in a profile. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria...wireless network from the NETGEAR genie, or you can use NETGEAR telephone support. You can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your wireless router supports it to register your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. From the NETGEAR genie screen, click ...
Product Data Sheet
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...Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6100-2 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. AC600 Dual Band Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: ...28 oz) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz Data Sheet A6100 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium® class PC • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft®...
...Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6100-2 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. AC600 Dual Band Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: ...28 oz) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz Data Sheet A6100 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium® class PC • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft®...
User Manual
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... serial number on the label of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. You must register your product through the NETGEAR website. All rights reserved. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks...
... serial number on the label of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. You must register your product through the NETGEAR website. All rights reserved. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks...
User Manual
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..., Beamforming+ technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your optimal WiFi connection. When you connect to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter, which involves these high-level steps: • Set Up the Mini Adapter • View Network Details • Join a Network • View...Note: Software updates with 802.11ac WiFi devices. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as you move from time to time on http://support.netgear.com. 1. Some products can ...
..., Beamforming+ technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your optimal WiFi connection. When you connect to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter, which involves these high-level steps: • Set Up the Mini Adapter • View Network Details • Join a Network • View...Note: Software updates with 802.11ac WiFi devices. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as you move from time to time on http://support.netgear.com. 1. Some products can ...
User Manual
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... the package. To set up your mini adapter: 1. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your computer CD drive. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD...
... the package. To set up your mini adapter: 1. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your computer CD drive. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD...
User Manual
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... not connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Getting Started 6 The Welcome screen displays: • Not Connected to the Internet. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3. Install the setup software. After the software checks for software updates. Note: If you are not connected to the...
... not connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. Getting Started 6 The Welcome screen displays: • Not Connected to the Internet. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3. Install the setup software. After the software checks for software updates. Note: If you are not connected to the...
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After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to wait while the software is installed. Click the I agree radio button to insert your mini adapter. A message displays asking you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. Getting Started 7 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4.
After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to wait while the software is installed. Click the I agree radio button to insert your mini adapter. A message displays asking you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. Getting Started 7 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4.
User Manual
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... connection) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In NETGEAR genie, from the Select Language drop-down menu, select a language. When you remove your computer. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini...
... connection) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In NETGEAR genie, from the Select Language drop-down menu, select a language. When you remove your computer. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini...
User Manual
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...; Wireless Mode. Identifies whether the router or access point for the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that of the wireless device broadcasting this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address. The... on which network to join: • Network name (SSID). Click a network name. The name assigned to a wireless network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to help you choose a network that uses a different channel from that displays ...
...; Wireless Mode. Identifies whether the router or access point for the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that of the wireless device broadcasting this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address. The... on which network to join: • Network name (SSID). Click a network name. The name assigned to a wireless network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to help you choose a network that uses a different channel from that displays ...
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Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Getting Started 10 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5. You can join a network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method, through the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, or by installing the mini adapter's standalone driver. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. The Details pop-up window. Click the Details button.
Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Getting Started 10 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5. You can join a network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method, through the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, or by installing the mini adapter's standalone driver. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. The Details pop-up window. Click the Details button.
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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is set to WEP, you cannot use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network. To use the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie to a Windows profile. WPS button 3. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be ...used by genie and the Windows utility. If the network information does not change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network ...
A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is set to WEP, you cannot use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network. To use the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie to a Windows profile. WPS button 3. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be ...used by genie and the Windows utility. If the network information does not change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network ...
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Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click a network name. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click the Join a Network button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Getting Started 12 The Details button and Connect button display.
Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click a network name. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click the Join a Network button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Getting Started 12 The Details button and Connect button display.
User Manual
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For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. If the network name is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. You can use the NETGEAR genie to your network does not display in the network list, click the Refresh button. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6. Getting Started 13 Click the Connect button. The Connecting to join a hidden network.
For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. If the network name is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. You can use the NETGEAR genie to your network does not display in the network list, click the Refresh button. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6. Getting Started 13 Click the Connect button. The Connecting to join a hidden network.
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... on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to the network. Windows profiles can use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network. To manually connect using WPS: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide ...characters as I type check box if you want to hide the characters as you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network...
... on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to the network. Windows profiles can use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network. To manually connect using WPS: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide ...characters as I type check box if you want to hide the characters as you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network...
User Manual
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Click the Start button. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. Getting Started 15 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4.
Click the Start button. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. Getting Started 15 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4.
User Manual
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... network, you need to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the mini adapter for two seconds. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button to learn...
... network, you need to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the mini adapter for two seconds. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button to learn...
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The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Getting Started 17 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 3. Click the Join a Network button.
The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Getting Started 17 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 3. Click the Join a Network button.
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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Type the network name (SSID) in the passphrase field. The network does not require a password. • WEP. Type the network's password (passphrase) in the Network ... WPA2 credentials to join the network. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in a profile. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. The mini adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. If you selected the WEP security type...
A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Type the network name (SSID) in the passphrase field. The network does not require a password. • WEP. Type the network's password (passphrase) in the Network ... WPA2 credentials to join the network. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in a profile. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. The mini adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. If you selected the WEP security type...
User Manual
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... a Network Using a Standalone Driver For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, you can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. To install the standalone driver and join a network: ...NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by genie and the Windows utility. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter...
... a Network Using a Standalone Driver For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, you can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. To install the standalone driver and join a network: ...NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by genie and the Windows utility. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter...