Installation Guide
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... the Setup link. You have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. If you...
... the Setup link. You have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. If you...
Installation Guide
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..., the icon returns. For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on the label of your product and use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer CD drive. Information is secure, enter its subsidiaries in the...
..., the icon returns. For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on the label of your product and use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer CD drive. Information is secure, enter its subsidiaries in the...
Product Data Sheet
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... with 802.11ac (150 Mbps/433 Mbps) • Innovative mini-design • Stream HD videos simultaneously • Push 'N' Connect-push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR AC600 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to 150/433 Mbps† and dual band...
... with 802.11ac (150 Mbps/433 Mbps) • Innovative mini-design • Stream HD videos simultaneously • Push 'N' Connect-push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR AC600 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to 150/433 Mbps† and dual band...
Product Data Sheet
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... your Internet-enabled devices. Ease Of Use DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) Applications With the AC600 WiFi Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11AC home network for all your home Reliable Connections...
... your Internet-enabled devices. Ease Of Use DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) Applications With the AC600 WiFi Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11AC home network for all your home Reliable Connections...
Product Data Sheet
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... Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 36.1 x 18.4 x 8.1 mm (1.42 x .724 x .318 in EU and EFTA countries. Country... coverage will vary and may be set to location where used. Wireless AC Adapter - NETGEAR makes no warranties about compatibility with future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. ...
... Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 36.1 x 18.4 x 8.1 mm (1.42 x .724 x .318 in EU and EFTA countries. Country... coverage will vary and may be set to location where used. Wireless AC Adapter - NETGEAR makes no warranties about compatibility with future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. ...
User Manual
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...other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your ...product and use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends that you for choosing NETGEAR. You must register your product through the NETGEAR website. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support ...
...other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your ...product and use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends that you for choosing NETGEAR. You must register your product through the NETGEAR website. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support ...
User Manual
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... WPS 11 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 11 Join a Hidden Network 14 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver 19 View Connection Details 21 Chapter 2 Maintenance Update the Mini Adapter's Software 23 Get Diagnostic Information for the Mini Adapter 24 View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter 26 Uninstall the Mini Adapter's Software 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and...
... WPS 11 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 11 Join a Hidden Network 14 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver 19 View Connection Details 21 Chapter 2 Maintenance Update the Mini Adapter's Software 23 Get Diagnostic Information for the Mini Adapter 24 View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter 26 Uninstall the Mini Adapter's Software 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and...
User Manual
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...; View Connection Details Note: Software updates with 802.11ac WiFi devices. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your optimal WiFi connection. The mini adapter automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance with new features and bug fixes are made available ...check the site and download new software, or you don't have to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on http://support.netgear.com. Some products can check for even better WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone and...
...; View Connection Details Note: Software updates with 802.11ac WiFi devices. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your optimal WiFi connection. The mini adapter automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance with new features and bug fixes are made available ...check the site and download new software, or you don't have to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on http://support.netgear.com. Some products can check for even better WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone and...
User Manual
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...button. Note: If your computer does not have your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have a CD drive, or if you begin using your mini... adapter, set up the mini adapter using the resource CD that came in the package. To set up your mini adapter: 1. If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen...
...button. Note: If your computer does not have your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have a CD drive, or if you begin using your mini... adapter, set up the mini adapter using the resource CD that came in the package. To set up your mini adapter: 1. If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen...
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... the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. Install the setup software. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3.
... the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. Install the setup software. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3.
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A message displays asking you to insert your mini adapter. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. Getting Started 7 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4. Click the I agree radio button to wait while the software is installed.
A message displays asking you to insert your mini adapter. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. Getting Started 7 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4. Click the I agree radio button to wait while the software is installed.
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... screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is not displayed. The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection: • White. •...) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you remove your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays: The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the language that you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In NETGEAR genie, from the Select Language drop-down menu, select a language. Insert the mini...
... screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is not displayed. The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection: • White. •...) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you remove your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays: The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the language that you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In NETGEAR genie, from the Select Language drop-down menu, select a language. Insert the mini...
User Manual
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... or access point for the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click the Join a Network button. Click a network name. 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...
... or access point for the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click the Join a Network button. Click a network name. 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...
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Click the Details button. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. Getting Started 10 Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. The Details pop-up window. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5.
Click the Details button. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. Getting Started 10 Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. The Details pop-up window. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5.
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...change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie to a home network while maintaining security. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically ...on your computer. 2. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. 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 WPS to join a wireless ...
...change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie to a home network while maintaining security. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically ...on your computer. 2. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. 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 WPS to join a wireless ...
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The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Click a network name. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click the Join a Network button. Getting Started 12 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The Details button and Connect button display.
The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Click a network name. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click the Join a Network button. Getting Started 12 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The Details button and Connect button display.
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The Connecting to join a hidden network. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. Getting Started 13 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Click the Connect button. 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6.
The Connecting to join a hidden network. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. Getting Started 13 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Click the Connect button. 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6.
User Manual
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...name is not displayed in the network list in the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that your computer. 2. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that does not broadcast its SSID. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. This process might a few ... WPS. To join a hidden network, you type the password. 7. Getting Started 14 NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to the network. Click the Next button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide characters as I type check box if you want to hide ...
...name is not displayed in the network list in the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that your computer. 2. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that does not broadcast its SSID. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. This process might a few ... WPS. To join a hidden network, you type the password. 7. Getting Started 14 NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to the network. Click the Next button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide characters as I type check box if you want to hide ...
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Getting Started 15 Click the Start button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6.
Getting Started 15 Click the Start button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6.
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...network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The WPS LED blinks. 9. Your settings are saved in a profile. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button ... connect without WPS: 1. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the mini adapter for two seconds. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network using WPS. 8. Getting ...
...network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The WPS LED blinks. 9. Your settings are saved in a profile. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button ... connect without WPS: 1. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the mini adapter for two seconds. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network using WPS. 8. Getting ...