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It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with all capable routers Overview The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, HD ...secure and reliable connection to 1200Mbps†-300/867Mbps • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers The NETGEAR Difference - The AC1200 WiFi Adapter delivers speeds up to the Internet. A6150 • Extended range & performance with 802.11ac 2x2 design • Beamforming+ boosts speed, reliability, & range ...
It is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with all capable routers Overview The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Dual Band Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag-free, HD ...secure and reliable connection to 1200Mbps†-300/867Mbps • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers The NETGEAR Difference - The AC1200 WiFi Adapter delivers speeds up to the Internet. A6150 • Extended range & performance with 802.11ac 2x2 design • Beamforming+ boosts speed, reliability, & range ...
Product Data Sheet
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...Range Homes come in all your friends. BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage throughout your home for media streaming. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - And anyplace you got it. The AC1200 WiFi Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE EASY ...-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is easy with dual band technology provides whole home coverage and everything you need speed, with NETGEAR you need for travel, plug-n-forget. Extreme download speeds of 3
...Range Homes come in all your friends. BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage throughout your home for media streaming. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - And anyplace you got it. The AC1200 WiFi Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE EASY ...-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is easy with dual band technology provides whole home coverage and everything you need speed, with NETGEAR you need for travel, plug-n-forget. Extreme download speeds of 3
Product Data Sheet
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... be set to location where used. Other trademarks on this package are trademarks of 3 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6150-0 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. AC1200 Dual Band Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi...
... be set to location where used. Other trademarks on this package are trademarks of 3 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | A6150 WiFi USB Adapter - Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A6150-0 PAGE 3 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. AC1200 Dual Band Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi...
Installation Guide
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..., you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 Package Contents Adapter Resource CD You can access...
..., you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 Package Contents Adapter Resource CD You can access...
Installation Guide
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...Join a WiFi network using the Mac adapter software. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. The driver installs on your adapter with a Windows-based computer: 1. ...driver on your computer's USB port. Insert your adapter into your computer. 3. Insert the resource CD in your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. Note: If your computer CD drive. For...
...Join a WiFi network using the Mac adapter software. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. The driver installs on your adapter with a Windows-based computer: 1. ...driver on your computer's USB port. Insert your adapter into your computer. 3. Insert the resource CD in your computer does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. Note: If your computer CD drive. For...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter USB2.0, Dual Band Model A6150 January 2019 202-11951-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter USB2.0, Dual Band Model A6150 January 2019 202-11951-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
User Manual
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... a WiFi Network Package contents 5 Status LED 5 Use the adapter with a Windows-based computer 6 Set up your adapter with a Windows-based computer 6 Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool 7 Use the adapter with a Mac 8 Set up your adapter with a Mac 8 Join a WiFi network on a Mac...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 to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared ...
... a WiFi Network Package contents 5 Status LED 5 Use the adapter with a Windows-based computer 6 Set up your adapter with a Windows-based computer 6 Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool 7 Use the adapter with a Mac 8 Set up your adapter with a Mac 8 Join a WiFi network on a Mac...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 to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared ...
User Manual
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... bug fixes are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/download/. 1 Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150, in this manual, you insert the adapter in a Windows-based computer or Mac, the adapter enables that are made available from time to time at...
... bug fixes are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/download/. 1 Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150, in this manual, you insert the adapter in a Windows-based computer or Mac, the adapter enables that are made available from time to time at...
User Manual
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...to a WiFi network. Package contents Status LED The adapter contains a small status LED that lights when you insert the adapter into the USB port of your computer. Solid blue The adapter is turned off. Figure 2. Blinking blue fast The adapter is installed and ready to connect to a WiFi ... slowly The adapter is processing WiFi traffic. For more information, see Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions on a Mac only) is connected to a WiFi Network User Manual Off The adapter is not correctly installed or (on page 14. Figure 1. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual...
...to a WiFi network. Package contents Status LED The adapter contains a small status LED that lights when you insert the adapter into the USB port of your computer. Solid blue The adapter is turned off. Figure 2. Blinking blue fast The adapter is installed and ready to connect to a WiFi ... slowly The adapter is processing WiFi traffic. For more information, see Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions on a Mac only) is connected to a WiFi Network User Manual Off The adapter is not correctly installed or (on page 14. Figure 1. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual...
User Manual
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... Install Windows Driver button. 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 installed. 5. Insert your adapter into your computer's USB port. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse...
... Install Windows Driver button. 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 installed. 5. Insert your adapter into your computer's USB port. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse...
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... a Windows-based computer on page 6), you can use the built-in Windows configuration tool (the Connect to a network tool) to connect the adapter to as the WiFi passphrase or WiFi password. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center, and click Connect to a network. • Windows ...the Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual Install Your Adapter and 7 Connect to a network tool from the Network and Sharing Center at the following path: • Windows 10. From the list of your screen. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network using the built-...
... a Windows-based computer on page 6), you can use the built-in Windows configuration tool (the Connect to a network tool) to connect the adapter to as the WiFi passphrase or WiFi password. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center, and click Connect to a network. • Windows ...the Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual Install Your Adapter and 7 Connect to a network tool from the Network and Sharing Center at the following path: • Windows 10. From the list of your screen. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Join a WiFi network using the built-...
User Manual
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...allow your Mac does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. For more information, see the Apple Mac ...Adapter and 8 Connect to install the adapter software. 3. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Mac The adapter comes with a Mac Note: Some builds of adapter software file names: A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.dmg or A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.pkg. 2. To establish a WiFi connection with the adapter, use the NETGEAR adapter software. Note: If the NETGEAR...
...allow your Mac does not include a CD drive, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the adapter software. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. For more information, see the Apple Mac ...Adapter and 8 Connect to install the adapter software. 3. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use the adapter with a Mac The adapter comes with a Mac Note: Some builds of adapter software file names: A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.dmg or A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.pkg. 2. To establish a WiFi connection with the adapter, use the NETGEAR adapter software. Note: If the NETGEAR...
User Manual
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... network, make a WPS connection. 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. The menu includes a list...PBC button. If the password is identical to the one but requires that is set to a WiFi Network User Manual Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in a profile. The password is secured, enter the password (and, if applicable, other required security information) and click the...
... network, make a WPS connection. 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. The menu includes a list...PBC button. If the password is identical to the one but requires that is set to a WiFi Network User Manual Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in a profile. The password is secured, enter the password (and, if applicable, other required security information) and click the...
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...your WiFi router or access point, enter the PIN number on the WPS configuration page of the WiFi router or access point. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac You can use the Push Button Configuration (PBC) ...Your settings are saved in a profile. The WPS pop-up window opens. 3. The WPS pop-up window opens. 3. When the NETGEAR adapter software detects the WiFi router or access point, the adapter lets the Mac join the WiFi network. To use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac: 1. ...
...your WiFi router or access point, enter the PIN number on the WPS configuration page of the WiFi router or access point. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual Use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac You can use the Push Button Configuration (PBC) ...Your settings are saved in a profile. The WPS pop-up window opens. 3. The WPS pop-up window opens. 3. When the NETGEAR adapter software detects the WiFi router or access point, the adapter lets the Mac join the WiFi network. To use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a Mac: 1. ...
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...to an open network without security might be appropriate.) b. 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 ...circle indicates that the network is connected to view information about WiFi profiles, click the Profiles button. c. Click the Apply button. Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in your Mac's menu bar. Depending on page 8), you are set up for the WiFi network. 5. The windows shows the ...
...to an open network without security might be appropriate.) b. 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 ...circle indicates that the network is connected to view information about WiFi profiles, click the Profiles button. c. Click the Apply button. Click the NETGEAR adapter icon in your Mac's menu bar. Depending on page 8), you are set up for the WiFi network. 5. The windows shows the ...
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... 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. To let the Mac join a hidden network, you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to...Enter the WiFi network password in the Password field. • Shared_Key WEP. After the Mac joins the network, it joined previously. Both the NETGEAR adapter software and the Mac AirPort utility can use this profile. A menu displays. 2. From the Security menu, select the type of security that is...
... 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. To let the Mac join a hidden network, you can use the NETGEAR adapter software to...Enter the WiFi network password in the Password field. • Shared_Key WEP. After the Mac joins the network, it joined previously. Both the NETGEAR adapter software and the Mac AirPort utility can use this profile. A menu displays. 2. From the Security menu, select the type of security that is...
User Manual
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... in the Password field or select certificate information from the CA Certificate and Client Certificate menus. 5. The adapter lets the Mac join the WiFi network, which can take a few minutes. Install Your Adapter and 13 Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual Select an option from the 802.1x EAP menu, ... EAP menu, enter the network user name in the User Name field, and either enter the WiFi network password in a profile. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual • WPA Enterprise AES. Select an option from the CA Certificate and Client Certificate menus. • 802.1X WEP.
... in the Password field or select certificate information from the CA Certificate and Client Certificate menus. 5. The adapter lets the Mac join the WiFi network, which can take a few minutes. Install Your Adapter and 13 Connect to a WiFi Network User Manual Select an option from the 802.1x EAP menu, ... EAP menu, enter the network user name in the User Name field, and either enter the WiFi network password in a profile. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual • WPA Enterprise AES. Select an option from the CA Certificate and Client Certificate menus. • 802.1X WEP.
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The chapter includes the following sections: • The adapter LED does not light • The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network • When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet • When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared resource • How can I improve the speed of ...Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter describes how you can I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac? • Where can troubleshoot the adapter and network environment, and addresses frequently asked questions (FAQ).
The chapter includes the following sections: • The adapter LED does not light • The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network • When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet • When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared resource • How can I improve the speed of ...Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter describes how you can I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac? • Where can troubleshoot the adapter and network environment, and addresses frequently asked questions (FAQ).
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...your ISP connection), the WiFi router or access point, and the computer in which the adapter is installed. When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet If you can connect the adapter to a WiFi network but the network is not connected to the Internet, try these ...If you are connected to the correct WiFi network. If necessary, reinstall the adapter software. AC1200 WiFi 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, if one is available. •...
...your ISP connection), the WiFi router or access point, and the computer in which the adapter is installed. When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internet If you can connect the adapter to a WiFi network but the network is not connected to the Internet, try these ...If you are connected to the correct WiFi network. If necessary, reinstall the adapter software. AC1200 WiFi 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, if one is available. •...
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...the 14 Mbps of the WiFi connection on your computer does not include a USB 2.0 port, the physical rate is limited to 54 Mbps, the adapter might be connected to an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g network. When WPA (TKIP) security mode is limited to 54 Mbps, the.... • Make sure that the IP addresses and the networking settings in the LAN Ethernet network are configured correctly. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared resource If you cannot access a shared resource such as WPA2 or WPA + WPA2 mixed...
...the 14 Mbps of the WiFi connection on your computer does not include a USB 2.0 port, the physical rate is limited to 54 Mbps, the adapter might be connected to an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g network. When WPA (TKIP) security mode is limited to 54 Mbps, the.... • Make sure that the IP addresses and the networking settings in the LAN Ethernet network are configured correctly. AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared resource If you cannot access a shared resource such as WPA2 or WPA + WPA2 mixed...