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....11 a/b/g/n devices. PAGE 1 of 3 AC1200 Dual Band Performance & Use • Dual Band WiFi Speed up to 300/867Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology reduces interference for applications such as lag-free, HD streams throughout your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for better connections to the Internet. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with...
....11 a/b/g/n devices. PAGE 1 of 3 AC1200 Dual Band Performance & Use • Dual Band WiFi Speed up to 300/867Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology reduces interference for applications such as lag-free, HD streams throughout your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for better connections to the Internet. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with...
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... Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. FAST WIFI SPEEDS-300/867Mbps† speeds WiFi Range Homes come in all your devices really go. Extreme download speeds of 3 The AC1200 WiFi Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for media streaming. Upgrades to multiple devices simultaneously Ease Of Use Installation is less interference-prone for all shapes and sizes. DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for travel, plug-n-forget. COMPATIBLE-Works...
... Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. FAST WIFI SPEEDS-300/867Mbps† speeds WiFi Range Homes come in all your devices really go. Extreme download speeds of 3 The AC1200 WiFi Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for media streaming. Upgrades to multiple devices simultaneously Ease Of Use Installation is less interference-prone for all shapes and sizes. DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for travel, plug-n-forget. COMPATIBLE-Works...
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... package are trademarks of 3 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6150-0 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. Country settings must be set to location where used. AC1200 Dual Band Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter (A6150) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: .78 x.55...
... package are trademarks of 3 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6150-0 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. Country settings must be set to location where used. AC1200 Dual Band Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter (A6150) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: .78 x.55...
Installation Guide
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... WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 Package Contents Adapter Resource CD You can access this NETGEAR product. December 2018 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this document in Canada, you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply...
... WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 Package Contents Adapter Resource CD You can access this NETGEAR product. December 2018 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this document in Canada, you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply...
Installation Guide
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..., enter its password or network key, and click the Join button. Join a Network Using the Windows Driver If you installed the Windows driver, for Windows 10, 8, 8.1, or 7 you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to a WiFi network using a built-in your Mac's menu bar. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool. Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software 1. Click...
..., enter its password or network key, and click the Join button. Join a Network Using the Windows Driver If you installed the Windows driver, for Windows 10, 8, 8.1, or 7 you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to a WiFi network using a built-in your Mac's menu bar. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool. Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software 1. Click...
User Manual
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... network on a Mac 10 Use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac 10 View information about or change a WiFi network on a Mac...11 Join a hidden WiFi network on a Mac 12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions The adapter LED does not light 15 The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network 15 When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet 15 When I connect the adapter...
... network on a Mac 10 Use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac 10 View information about or change a WiFi network on a Mac...11 Join a hidden WiFi network on a Mac 12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions The adapter LED does not light 15 The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network 15 When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet 15 When I connect the adapter...
User Manual
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... the adapter in this manual, you might need to update the firmware. 4 If the features or behavior of 1200 Mbps (300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and , 866 Mbps at 5 GHz). 1 Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150, in this manual referred to as the adapter, is described in a Windows-based computer or Mac, the adapter enables that provides a combined throughput of your product...
... the adapter in this manual, you might need to update the firmware. 4 If the features or behavior of 1200 Mbps (300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and , 866 Mbps at 5 GHz). 1 Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150, in this manual referred to as the adapter, is described in a Windows-based computer or Mac, the adapter enables that provides a combined throughput of your product...
User Manual
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... status LED that lights when you insert the adapter into the USB port of your computer. Off The adapter is not correctly installed or (on page 14. Status LED Table 1. Figure 2. Figure 1. Blinking blue fast The adapter is installed and ready to connect to a WiFi network. For more information, see Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions on a Mac only) is connected to a WiFi network. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Package...
... status LED that lights when you insert the adapter into the USB port of your computer. Off The adapter is not correctly installed or (on page 14. Status LED Table 1. Figure 2. Figure 1. Blinking blue fast The adapter is installed and ready to connect to a WiFi network. For more information, see Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions on a Mac only) is connected to a WiFi network. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Package...
User Manual
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...-in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network using the built-in your computer. 3. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Windows-based computer Other than driver software, the adapter does not come with an adapter-specific graphical user interface. That is already built-in Windows configuration tool. To set up your adapter to a WiFi network. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150...
...-in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network using the built-in your computer. 3. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Windows-based computer Other than driver software, the adapter does not come with an adapter-specific graphical user interface. That is already built-in Windows configuration tool. To set up your adapter to a WiFi network. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150...
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... notification area of your adapter with a Windows-based computer on page 6), you install the adapter (see Set up window opens 3. The security key is also referred to a network. • Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. Install Your Adapter and 7 Connect to a network. 2. A pop-up your screen. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center, and click Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool After you...
... notification area of your adapter with a Windows-based computer on page 6), you install the adapter (see Set up window opens 3. The security key is also referred to a network. • Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. Install Your Adapter and 7 Connect to a network. 2. A pop-up your screen. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center, and click Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool After you...
User Manual
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... USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Mac The adapter comes with a macOS driver and NETGEAR adapter software (that the adapter is not present. 5. The following are not prompted, restart your adapter software installation is , an adapter-specific graphical user interface). If you are examples of macOS require an approval to a WiFi network using the adapter software. Connect your Mac's USB port. Insert the resource CD in your Mac does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150...
... USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Mac The adapter comes with a macOS driver and NETGEAR adapter software (that the adapter is not present. 5. The following are not prompted, restart your adapter software installation is , an adapter-specific graphical user interface). If you are examples of macOS require an approval to a WiFi network using the adapter software. Connect your Mac's USB port. Insert the resource CD in your Mac does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150...
User Manual
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... install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on page 8), you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. You can use the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or the PIN method. A menu displays. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on page 8), you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
... install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on page 8), you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. You can use the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or the PIN method. A menu displays. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on page 8), you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
User Manual
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... configuration page of the WiFi router or access point, and click the button to active WPS on the WiFi router or access point. 5. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use WPS with the PBC method to join a WiFi network on a Mac You can use the PIN method to make a WPS connection. For 2 minutes, the NETGEAR adapter software scans for your Mac, click the PIN button. To use...
... configuration page of the WiFi router or access point, and click the button to active WPS on the WiFi router or access point. 5. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use WPS with the PBC method to join a WiFi network on a Mac You can use the PIN method to make a WPS connection. For 2 minutes, the NETGEAR adapter software scans for your Mac, click the PIN button. To use...
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.... c. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual View information about or change a WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on your selection from the Security menu, enter the required information for a WiFi hotspot in a public place, an open network without security might be appropriate.) b. To make changes to a WiFi Network User Manual Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in your...
.... c. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual View information about or change a WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Set up your adapter with a Mac on your selection from the Security menu, enter the required information for a WiFi hotspot in a public place, an open network without security might be appropriate.) b. To make changes to a WiFi Network User Manual Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in your...
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... WiFi network password in the Password field. • Shared_Key WEP. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a hidden WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Use WPS to join a WiFi network on a Mac on page 9) or enter the hidden network's information manually. Both the NETGEAR adapter software and the Mac AirPort utility can use WPS (see Set up window opens. 3. To join a hidden WiFi network on page 8), you launch the NETGEAR adapter software, the Mac connects automatically...
... WiFi network password in the Password field. • Shared_Key WEP. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a hidden WiFi network on a Mac After you install the adapter (see Use WPS to join a WiFi network on a Mac on page 9) or enter the hidden network's information manually. Both the NETGEAR adapter software and the Mac AirPort utility can use WPS (see Set up window opens. 3. To join a hidden WiFi network on page 8), you launch the NETGEAR adapter software, the Mac connects automatically...
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... USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual The adapter LED does not light If the LED does not light when you insert the adapter into the USB port on your computer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the adapter. • Insert the adapter in particular, the correct WiFi passphrase (or WiFi password). If necessary, reinstall the adapter software. The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network If you cannot connect the adapter to a selected WiFi network...
... USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual The adapter LED does not light If the LED does not light when you insert the adapter into the USB port on your computer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the adapter. • Insert the adapter in particular, the correct WiFi passphrase (or WiFi password). If necessary, reinstall the adapter software. The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network If you cannot connect the adapter to a selected WiFi network...
User Manual
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... a printer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the WiFi router or access point is physically connected to the LAN Ethernet network. • Make sure that the resource that you cannot access a shared resource such as WPA2 or WPA + WPA2 mixed WiFi security. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac?
... a printer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the WiFi router or access point is physically connected to the LAN Ethernet network. • Make sure that the resource that you cannot access a shared resource such as WPA2 or WPA + WPA2 mixed WiFi security. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac?
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... I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac? Detailed information about the connection, including the speed. Note: You can view the speed of the WiFi connection. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Windows-based computer? The Connect to a WiFi network using the adapter, you can view the speed of networks display. 2. While your computer is connected to a WiFi network using the adapter, you...
... I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac? Detailed information about the connection, including the speed. Note: You can view the speed of the WiFi connection. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Windows-based computer? The Connect to a WiFi network using the adapter, you can view the speed of networks display. 2. While your computer is connected to a WiFi network using the adapter, you...
User Manual
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...-in software in Windows tool? Troubleshooting and Frequently 18 Asked Questions User Manual Other than driver software, the adapter does not come with NETGEAR adapter software for macOS. That is already built into your Windows-based computer at the Microsoft Windows support site. Note: For Macs, the adapter comes with a macOS driver and NETGEAR adapter software, that is , it does not come with an adapter-specific graphical user interface for Windows. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Where...
...-in software in Windows tool? Troubleshooting and Frequently 18 Asked Questions User Manual Other than driver software, the adapter does not come with NETGEAR adapter software for macOS. That is already built into your Windows-based computer at the Microsoft Windows support site. Note: For Macs, the adapter comes with a macOS driver and NETGEAR adapter software, that is , it does not come with an adapter-specific graphical user interface for Windows. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Where...
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AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Table 3. Technical specifications (Continued) Feature Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description WPA2-PSK [AES] WPA-PSK [TKIP] 64-bit/128-bit WEP data encryption 5V bus powered USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.9 or a later version Nano format, 0.79 x 0.59 x.0.26 in. (20 x 15 x 7 mm) 3.5 oz (100 mg...
AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Table 3. Technical specifications (Continued) Feature Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description WPA2-PSK [AES] WPA-PSK [TKIP] 64-bit/128-bit WEP data encryption 5V bus powered USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.9 or a later version Nano format, 0.79 x 0.59 x.0.26 in. (20 x 15 x 7 mm) 3.5 oz (100 mg...