Installation Guide
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...not have a CD drive, download the A6200 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Install the setup software. Click the Continue button. To accept the license agreement, click the I agree radio button and then click the Next button. NETGEAR genie displays a list of this installation guide....desktop dock and insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer does not have two options: • Connected to the Netgear genie screen and click the Next button. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. When prompted, either place the adapter into the ...
...not have a CD drive, download the A6200 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Install the setup software. Click the Continue button. To accept the license agreement, click the I agree radio button and then click the Next button. NETGEAR genie displays a list of this installation guide....desktop dock and insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer does not have two options: • Connected to the Netgear genie screen and click the Next button. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. When prompted, either place the adapter into the ...
Installation Guide
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...the United States and/or other countries. Select your adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon displays in a profile. ¾¾ To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. You can double-click this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to the adapter: Support Thank you ... CA 95134, USA In this NETGEAR product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are extended out from NETGEAR genie, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your adapter, NETGEAR genie is perpendicular to a different wireless network. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. No ...
...the United States and/or other countries. Select your adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon displays in a profile. ¾¾ To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. You can double-click this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to the adapter: Support Thank you ... CA 95134, USA In this NETGEAR product. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are extended out from NETGEAR genie, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your adapter, NETGEAR genie is perpendicular to a different wireless network. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. No ...
Product Data Sheet
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... reliable connection to 300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers The NETGEAR Difference - NETGEAR genie® is included for laptops and desktops PAGE 1 OF 3 Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward...
... reliable connection to 300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers The NETGEAR Difference - NETGEAR genie® is included for laptops and desktops PAGE 1 OF 3 Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward...
Product Data Sheet
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... Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 300/900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-300...Of Use ANTENNA-Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation With the A6200 WiFi USB Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11AC home network for media streaming. Next generation...
... Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 300/900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-300...Of Use ANTENNA-Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation With the A6200 WiFi USB Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11AC home network for media streaming. Next generation...
Product Data Sheet
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...Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-A6200-1 PAGE 3 of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and NETGEAR genie, are for identification purposes only and may be lower, and...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 desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 95.3 x 31.4 x 14.3 mm (3.75 x 1.23...
...Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-A6200-1 PAGE 3 of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and NETGEAR genie, are for identification purposes only and may be lower, and...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 desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 95.3 x 31.4 x 14.3 mm (3.75 x 1.23...
User Manual
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...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 Remove the genie Software 18 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 19 Appendix A Technical ...
...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 Remove the genie Software 18 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 19 Appendix A Technical ...
User Manual
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... or behavior of your product do not match what is also available at the NETGEAR Download Center at support.netgear.com. Note: Firmware updates with NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your firmware. 4 Note: For more information about the topics ...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...
... or behavior of your product do not match what is also available at the NETGEAR Download Center at support.netgear.com. Note: Firmware updates with NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your firmware. 4 Note: For more information about the topics ...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...
User Manual
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...is not displayed. When you remove your USB adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is perpendicular to the USB adapter: In this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to a different wireless network. NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon When you can click this position, the internal...If you insert the USB adapter again, the icon returns. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and performance, you install your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Set Up Your Wireless USB ...
...is not displayed. When you remove your USB adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is perpendicular to the USB adapter: In this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to a different wireless network. NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon When you can click this position, the internal...If you insert the USB adapter again, the icon returns. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and performance, you install your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Set Up Your Wireless USB ...
User Manual
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... software updates. • Help. Status bar Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 8 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR genie Home When you select. • Home button. NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. Display the help. Status Bar The status bar is available, you can click...
... software updates. • Help. Status bar Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 8 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR genie Home When you select. • Home button. NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. Display the help. Status Bar The status bar is available, you can click...
User Manual
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... WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following (this status is also shown in the diagram in the middle of the wireless signal. Connected to display the following screen: The following information, link, and button are connected to which the USB adapter is displayed: • Network name. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the...
... WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following (this status is also shown in the diagram in the middle of the wireless signal. Connected to display the following screen: The following information, link, and button are connected to which the USB adapter is displayed: • Network name. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the...
User Manual
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...can join a wireless network from the list, and click Connect. Your settings are saved in the network information, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically connects to the network you can use WPS to join a wireless network: 1. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its...USB adapter for 2 seconds. 2. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for 3 seconds. Press and...
...can join a wireless network from the list, and click Connect. Your settings are saved in the network information, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically connects to the network you can use WPS to join a wireless network: 1. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its...USB adapter for 2 seconds. 2. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for 3 seconds. Press and...
User Manual
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From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Use the manual method to connect to view more networks. The USB adapter joins the wireless network. This process could take a few ... wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to join in the list on page 13. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. See Join a Hidden Network on this screen. Look for the network you want to join. 3. Click the Connect...
From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Use the manual method to connect to view more networks. The USB adapter joins the wireless network. This process could take a few ... wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you want to join in the list on page 13. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. See Join a Hidden Network on this screen. Look for the network you want to join. 3. Click the Connect...
User Manual
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..., or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. You can use WPS to your USB adapter. 3. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 From...
..., or enter the wireless information yourself. To manually connect using WPS: 1. You can use WPS to your USB adapter. 3. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 From...
User Manual
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... 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. • WPA2-PSK. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. The password (key) is no password. • WEP. ... network. In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password). Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None...
... 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. • WPA2-PSK. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. The password (key) is no password. • WEP. ... network. In the fields provided, type the network name (SSID), select the security type, and type the passphrase (password). Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None...
User Manual
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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. If the CD main screen does not display, ...: 1. The Welcome screen displays: 2. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. 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 15 Either insert the USB adapter into a USB port on...
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. If the CD main screen does not display, ...: 1. The Welcome screen displays: 2. Click Install Windows Standalone Driver. 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 15 Either insert the USB adapter into a USB port on...
User Manual
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Maintenance This chapter includes the following sections: • Other Screen • Remove the genie Software • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2 16 2.
Maintenance This chapter includes the following sections: • Other Screen • Remove the genie Software • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2 16 2.
User Manual
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...; Security Type. Maintenance 17 Network • IPv4 Address. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of known MAC addresses. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to this USB adapter. The IPv6 address assigned to display the following screen: Sent/Receive Activity • Sent Packets. As...
...; Security Type. Maintenance 17 Network • IPv4 Address. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of known MAC addresses. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to this USB adapter. The IPv6 address assigned to display the following screen: Sent/Receive Activity • Sent Packets. As...
User Manual
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... Follow the appropriate instructions for wireless transmission. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region. Wireless channels in several different ways: • Uninstall. Windows 8. Windows 7. You can...-up Start menu. When the software update process is installed. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. Your USB adapter automatically scans approved channels for the USB adapter. If new ...
... Follow the appropriate instructions for wireless transmission. Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region. Wireless channels in several different ways: • Uninstall. Windows 8. Windows 7. You can...-up Start menu. When the software update process is installed. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. Your USB adapter automatically scans approved channels for the USB adapter. If new ...
User Manual
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Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The USB adapter LED is not displayed. Reinstall the A6200 software, if necessary. • Insert the USB adapter in a different USB port on your computer or the USB cable if you are using it is ... blink (see if the USB adapter is not inserted securely in the USB port. Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. When you selected: Maintenance 19 I cannot connect to open...
Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The USB adapter LED is not displayed. Reinstall the A6200 software, if necessary. • Insert the USB adapter in a different USB port on your computer or the USB cable if you are using it is ... blink (see if the USB adapter is not inserted securely in the USB port. Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, and then select NETGEAR A6200 genie. When you selected: Maintenance 19 I cannot connect to open...
User Manual
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.... When I connect to the network, I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Make sure that is the case, on the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to see if the router's Internet connection is physically connected to the network...and the connected USB devices to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses. If you are configured correctly. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • If the network uses wireless security, you need to the network, I cannot access the Internet. When I connect to either know ...
.... When I connect to the network, I cannot access shared resources such as printers. • Make sure that is the case, on the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to see if the router's Internet connection is physically connected to the network...and the connected USB devices to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses. If you are configured correctly. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • If the network uses wireless security, you need to the network, I cannot access the Internet. When I connect to either know ...