Installation Guide
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... the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to insert your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Install the setup software. You have a CD drive, download the A6200 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. After the software checks for Updates button. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The driver installs on your computer. 3. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. Standalone Driver Installation 1. Click the Support...
... the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to insert your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Install the setup software. You have a CD drive, download the A6200 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. After the software checks for Updates button. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The driver installs on your computer. 3. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. Standalone Driver Installation 1. Click the Support...
Installation Guide
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... a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. Your settings are extended out from NETGEAR genie, or you can use it to the adapter: Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. The color of the icon indicates the strength of the adapter so that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the adapter for two seconds. After installing your device, locate the serial number on your wireless connection: White. NETGEAR recommends...
... a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. Your settings are extended out from NETGEAR genie, or you can use it to the adapter: Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. The color of the icon indicates the strength of the adapter so that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the adapter for two seconds. After installing your device, locate the serial number on your wireless connection: White. NETGEAR recommends...
Product Data Sheet
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...; Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with AC1200 Dual Band wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, the A6200 delivers speeds up to the Internet. Flexible placement design for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button. A6200 •...
...; Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with AC1200 Dual Band wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, the A6200 delivers speeds up to the Internet. Flexible placement design for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button. A6200 •...
Product Data Sheet
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... home network for all your friends. And anyplace you got it easy to connect to 300/867 Mbps†. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. COMPATIBLE-Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) Applications EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it . The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter...
... home network for all your friends. And anyplace you got it easy to connect to 300/867 Mbps†. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. COMPATIBLE-Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) Applications EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it . The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter...
Product Data Sheet
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.../867 Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range NETGEAR genie® F E AT U R E S Secure Connection Easy Install Desktop Dock Dual Band 11ac WiFi ‡ ‡ ‡ Email, Chat, Music, Video A P P L I C AT I O N S Online Gaming HD Streaming Multiple HD Streaming Package Contents • A6200 WiFi USB Adapter-11ac Dual Band (A6200) • USB cable with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA...
.../867 Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range NETGEAR genie® F E AT U R E S Secure Connection Easy Install Desktop Dock Dual Band 11ac WiFi ‡ ‡ ‡ Email, Chat, Music, Video A P P L I C AT I O N S Online Gaming HD Streaming Multiple HD Streaming Package Contents • A6200 WiFi USB Adapter-11ac Dual Band (A6200) • USB cable with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA...
User Manual
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After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends that you for choosing NETGEAR. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Support Thank you use NETGEAR telephone support. You must register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Information...
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends that you for choosing NETGEAR. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Support Thank you use NETGEAR telephone support. You must register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Information...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter USB Adapter Placement and Performance 5 Attach the USB Adapter to Your Computer 5 Expand Your USB Adapter Range 7 NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon 7 NETGEAR genie Home 8 Status Bar 8 Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie 9 Network Details 10 Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network 11 Join a Hidden Network 13 Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie 15 Chapter 2 Maintenance Other Screen 17 Sent/Receive Activity 17 Network 17 Adapter 17 Support 18 Help 18...
Contents Chapter 1 Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter USB Adapter Placement and Performance 5 Attach the USB Adapter to Your Computer 5 Expand Your USB Adapter Range 7 NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon 7 NETGEAR genie Home 8 Status Bar 8 Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie 9 Network Details 10 Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network 11 Join a Hidden Network 13 Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie 15 Chapter 2 Maintenance Other Screen 17 Sent/Receive Activity 17 Network 17 Adapter 17 Support 18 Help 18...
User Manual
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.... Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 1 This chapter describes how to set up the 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) and includes the following sections: • USB Adapter Placement and Performance • NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR genie Home • Join a Wireless Network with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to update your firmware. 4 Note: Firmware updates with NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your product...
.... Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 1 This chapter describes how to set up the 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) and includes the following sections: • USB Adapter Placement and Performance • NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon • NETGEAR genie Home • Join a Wireless Network with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to update your firmware. 4 Note: Firmware updates with NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your product...
User Manual
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... displayed: • Network name. Connected to the Internet - The connection status is one that you are displayed: • Network list. Click this link to a hidden network. Connected to the Router - No Connection • Network security. The lock symbol shows whether the network you might use in a coffee shop. • Wireless channel. One or two bars indicate a weak signal. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following information...
... displayed: • Network name. Connected to the Internet - The connection status is one that you are displayed: • Network list. Click this link to a hidden network. Connected to the Router - No Connection • Network security. The lock symbol shows whether the network you might use in a coffee shop. • Wireless channel. One or two bars indicate a weak signal. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following information...
User Manual
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... Network If your wireless router or access point. • NETGEAR genie. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the USB adapter for this information. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its password or network key. After the USB adapter joins the network, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a wireless network...
... Network If your wireless router or access point. • NETGEAR genie. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the USB adapter for this information. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its password or network key. After the USB adapter joins the network, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a wireless network...
User Manual
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... password (key) is no password. • WEP. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network. There is a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14 In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password). For Windows XP, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service...
... password (key) is no password. • WEP. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network. There is a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14 In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password). For Windows XP, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service...
User Manual
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... Windows XP, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. To install the standalone driver and join a network: 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. The Welcome screen displays: 2. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.) Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter...
... Windows XP, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. To install the standalone driver and join a network: 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. The Welcome screen displays: 2. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.) Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter...
User Manual
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... IPv4 address assigned to each wireless device. The IPv4 address can connect. Adapter • Adapter MAC Address. If you try to join such a network, you have to provide your USB adapter's MAC address (shown here) to this USB adapter. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to the current wireless network. Wireless security used for the USB adapter to connect to display the following screen...
... IPv4 address assigned to each wireless device. The IPv4 address can connect. Adapter • Adapter MAC Address. If you try to join such a network, you have to provide your USB adapter's MAC address (shown here) to this USB adapter. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to the current wireless network. Wireless security used for the USB adapter to connect to display the following screen...
User Manual
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..., the USB adapter software is installed. You need to join the network as described in Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie on the country or region. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. Move the pointer to the left bottom corner of the screen to the network automatically. When the software update process is complete, the USB adapter no longer connects to...
..., the USB adapter software is installed. You need to join the network as described in Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie on the country or region. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. Move the pointer to the left bottom corner of the screen to the network automatically. When the software update process is complete, the USB adapter no longer connects to...
User Manual
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... USB port (or USB cable if used) or the A6200 software is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the USB adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the USB adapter is inserted securely into the USB port, the icon returns to a wireless network. • Make sure that your USB adapter is not displayed. I do not see NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon on your computer if one is not lit. I cannot connect...
... USB port (or USB cable if used) or the A6200 software is not installed. • Remove and reinsert the USB adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the USB adapter is inserted securely into the USB port, the icon returns to a wireless network. • Make sure that your USB adapter is not displayed. I do not see NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon on your computer if one is not lit. I cannot connect...
User Manual
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... the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to Disabled. If that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly. If this type of network disconnection, you are connected to the correct network. To prevent this feature is by default. Change the setting for your USB adapter and provide it is enabled, and the connected USB devices...
... the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to Disabled. If that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly. If this type of network disconnection, you are connected to the correct network. To prevent this feature is by default. Change the setting for your USB adapter and provide it is enabled, and the connected USB devices...
User Manual
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... lost if you could be connected to an 802.11g network, or the wireless-N network could be set with WPA (TKIP) security. Then click the Other button to view the IP No IP address is configured on your computer, the throughput is 54 Mbps, you upgraded your USB adapter software and did not reboot your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR genie.
... lost if you could be connected to an 802.11g network, or the wireless-N network could be set with WPA (TKIP) security. Then click the Other button to view the IP No IP address is configured on your computer, the throughput is 54 Mbps, you upgraded your USB adapter software and did not reboot your computer, or connect to open NETGEAR genie.
User Manual
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A. Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings This appendix covers the following topics: • Technical Specifications • Factory Default Settings A 22
A. Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings This appendix covers the following topics: • Technical Specifications • Factory Default Settings A 22
User Manual
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.... However, there is PY312200200. Note: This product's firmware limits operation to indoor usage only. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless Adapters B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) has been tested for exposure to...
.... However, there is PY312200200. Note: This product's firmware limits operation to indoor usage only. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless Adapters B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio frequency waves. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) has been tested for exposure to...
User Manual
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... only be used with the transmitter with which this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Industry Canada Rules. The certification number for help. Notification of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)) does...
... only be used with the transmitter with which this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Industry Canada Rules. The certification number for help. Notification of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)) does...