Installation Guide
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... are connected to insert your computer. 3. Return to the Internet. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. To accept...
... are connected to insert your computer. 3. Return to the Internet. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. To accept...
Installation Guide
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... icon displays in a profile. Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network from the adapter for increased WiFi performance. Strong connection Yellow. See the regulatory compliance document before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Your settings are saved in the Windows system tray and on the label of the adapter so that...
... icon displays in a profile. Join a Wireless Network You can join a wireless network from the adapter for increased WiFi performance. Strong connection Yellow. See the regulatory compliance document before you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Your settings are saved in the Windows system tray and on the label of the adapter so that...
Product Data Sheet
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... • Fastest downloads • Push 'N' Connect - push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with AC1200 Dual Band wirelessly connects your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of...
... • Fastest downloads • Push 'N' Connect - push button security • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter with AC1200 Dual Band wirelessly connects your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of...
Product Data Sheet
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...NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 300/900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-300/867 Mbps† speeds WiFi Range Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to a wireless network. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200... 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...
...NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 300/900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-300/867 Mbps† speeds WiFi Range Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to a wireless network. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200... 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...
Product Data Sheet
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...; ‡ ‡ 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 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 x .56 in the United...
...; ‡ ‡ 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 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 x .56 in the United...
User Manual
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.../or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Support Thank you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my...
.../or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Support Thank you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my...
User Manual
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... guide that came in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. 1. 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...
... guide that came in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. 1. 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...
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The USB connector on your computer. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 5 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) USB Adapter Placement and Performance You can be positioned flat against your computer. Attach the USB Adapter to Your Computer To attach the USB adapter directly: Use the USB adapter without the desktop dock, and connect it directly into a USB port on the USB adapter can swivel so the USB adapter can position the USB adapter to best suit your own environment and to ensure maximum performance.
The USB connector on your computer. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 5 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) USB Adapter Placement and Performance You can be positioned flat against your computer. Attach the USB Adapter to Your Computer To attach the USB adapter directly: Use the USB adapter without the desktop dock, and connect it directly into a USB port on the USB adapter can swivel so the USB adapter can position the USB adapter to best suit your own environment and to ensure maximum performance.
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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To attach the USB adapter using the desktop dock: 1. Insert the USB adapter into the desktop dock. 2. Connect the USB cable of the desktop dock to your computer USB port. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 6
802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To attach the USB adapter using the desktop dock: 1. Insert the USB adapter into the desktop dock. 2. Connect the USB cable of the desktop dock to your computer USB port. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 6
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... Red. 0 (zero) bars (no connection) If you remove your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon When you install 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. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and performance, you can click this position, the ...
... Red. 0 (zero) bars (no connection) If you remove your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon When you install 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. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and performance, you can click this position, the ...
User Manual
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... are displayed in the language that you select. • Home button. If more information or check for software updates. • Help. NETGEAR genie screens are available: • Select Language. Status bar Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 8 Status Bar The status bar is available...-down list. This screen shows you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. View a list of the screen: Network name Connection status Network security Wireless Physical Signal channel rate strength Figure 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR genie Home When you at the bottom of...
... are displayed in the language that you select. • Home button. If more information or check for software updates. • Help. NETGEAR genie screens are available: • Select Language. Status bar Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 8 Status Bar The status bar is available...-down list. This screen shows you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. View a list of the screen: Network name Connection status Network security Wireless Physical Signal channel rate strength Figure 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR genie Home When you at the bottom of...
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.... The strength of the wireless network to which the USB adapter is also shown in the diagram in the area. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen: The following information, link, and button are connected to a network. View the ... indicate a weak signal. No Connection • Network security. Click this button to the Router - The network name (SSID) of the wireless signal. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following information is connected. • Connection status.
.... The strength of the wireless network to which the USB adapter is also shown in the diagram in the area. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen: The following information, link, and button are connected to a network. View the ... indicate a weak signal. No Connection • Network security. Click this button to the Router - The network name (SSID) of the wireless signal. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following information is connected. • Connection status.
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... to select it. 2. The name (SSID) field is displayed: • Network name (SSID). The channel on which the wireless network operates. NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. In such cases, the network is displayed.... • Channel. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a different channel from that of the information is hidden....
... to select it. 2. The name (SSID) field is displayed: • Network name (SSID). The channel on which the wireless network operates. NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. In such cases, the network is displayed.... • Channel. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Network Details From the Join a Network screen, you choose a network that uses a different channel from that of the information is hidden....
User Manual
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...Adapter 11 The unique hardware address of the USB adapter for this information. Click your wireless network supports WPS, you launch NETGEAR genie, it from this NETGEAR genie screen. • WPS. Then within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the wireless device ...WPS to join a wireless network. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for 2 seconds. 2. Or you previously joined. To use WPS...
...Adapter 11 The unique hardware address of the USB adapter for this information. Click your wireless network supports WPS, you launch NETGEAR genie, it from this NETGEAR genie screen. • WPS. Then within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the wireless device ...WPS to join a wireless network. The USB adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for 2 seconds. 2. Or you previously joined. To use WPS...
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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Use the manual method to connect to join. 3. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you ...
802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Use the manual method to connect to join. 3. If the wireless network is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that you ...
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From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. Go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router ... Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 Click the Start button. A pop-up window displays WPS instructions telling you to your USB adapter. 3. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button.
From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. You can use WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. Go to press the WPS button both on your wireless router ... Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 Click the Start button. A pop-up window displays WPS instructions telling you to your USB adapter. 3. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button.
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Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter ... or WPA2 credentials to join the network. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. 2. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. • WPA2-PSK.
Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter ... or WPA2 credentials to join the network. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. 2. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. • WPA2-PSK.
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...browse the files on your computer. 3. The Welcome screen displays: 2. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Insert the resource CD in your computer, or connect it with ...adapter into a USB port on your computer CD drive. 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. ...
...browse the files on your computer. 3. The Welcome screen displays: 2. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Insert the resource CD in your computer, or connect it with ...adapter into a USB port on your computer CD drive. 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. ...
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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to each wireless device. Total number of this USB adapter. Network • IPv4 Address. The IPv6 address assigned to the ...
802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to each wireless device. Total number of this USB adapter. Network • IPv4 Address. The IPv6 address assigned to the ...
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... Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. Support • Get Diagnostics Info. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. The genie displays the System Information screen and starts collecting system information, IP information, client... display the Windows pop-up Start menu. Windows 7. When the software update process is automatically updated. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region. The region setting for your area. Wireless channels in several different ways: • Uninstall. You...
... Uninstall and follow the screen prompts. Support • Get Diagnostics Info. In Windows, select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6200 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Software. • Control Panel. The genie displays the System Information screen and starts collecting system information, IP information, client... display the Windows pop-up Start menu. Windows 7. When the software update process is automatically updated. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region. The region setting for your area. Wireless channels in several different ways: • Uninstall. You...