Installation Guide
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... screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to the Netgear genie screen and click the Next button. To accept the license agreement, click the I agree radio...
... screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6200 Package Contents A6200 WiFi Adapter and Desktop Dock Resource CD Installation 1. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to the Netgear genie screen and click the Next button. To accept the license agreement, click the I agree radio...
Product Data Sheet
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... desktops PAGE 1 OF 3 Flexible placement design for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button. 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...
... desktops PAGE 1 OF 3 Flexible placement design for easy installation. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button. 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...
Product Data Sheet
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... easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices.
... easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. The NETGEAR A6200 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices.
Product Data Sheet
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... 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...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, Inc. 350 E. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 WiFi Technology Speed N300 N600 N900 AC1200...
... 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...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, Inc. 350 E. A6200 WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band Data Sheet A6200 WiFi Technology Speed N300 N600 N900 AC1200...
User Manual
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... fixes are made available from time 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 NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your product do not match what is...
... fixes are made available from time 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 NETGEAR genie • Install a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie For help installing your product do not match what is...
User Manual
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The USB connector on the USB adapter can swivel so the USB adapter can position the USB adapter to best suit your own environment and 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 your computer. Attach the USB Adapter to ensure maximum performance. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) USB Adapter Placement and Performance You can be positioned flat against your computer. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 5
The USB connector on the USB adapter can swivel so the USB adapter can position the USB adapter to best suit your own environment and 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 your computer. Attach the USB Adapter to ensure maximum performance. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) USB Adapter Placement and Performance You can be positioned flat against your computer. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 5
User Manual
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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
User Manual
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...) If you remove your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 7 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and... performance, you can click this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to the USB adapter: In this position, the internal antennas are extended out from the USB adapter for increased WiFi performance. When you install your USB adapter, NETGEAR...
...) If you remove your USB adapter, the NETGEAR genie icon appears in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 7 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Expand Your USB Adapter Range For added range and... performance, you can click this icon to open NETGEAR genie to make changes or connect to the USB adapter: In this position, the internal antennas are extended out from the USB adapter for increased WiFi performance. When you install your USB adapter, NETGEAR...
User Manual
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...USB Adapter 8 Display the help. This screen shows you are connected to return here from this drop-down list. View more than one language is at a glance if you at the bottom of wireless networks and join a network. • Other button. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR... genie Home When you select. • Home button. The following options are displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. If more information or check for software ...
...USB Adapter 8 Display the help. This screen shows you are connected to return here from this drop-down list. View more than one language is at a glance if you at the bottom of wireless networks and join a network. • Other button. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) NETGEAR... genie Home When you select. • Home button. The following options are displayed in the language that you launch NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays. If more information or check for software ...
User Manual
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...a network. The physical transmission rate for available networks in the area. Three to which the USB adapter is connected. • Connection status. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen: The following information, ...shows whether the network you might use in a coffee shop. • Wireless channel. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 9 Click this link to uses wireless security. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following (this status is also shown in the diagram in the middle of this screen): -
...a network. The physical transmission rate for available networks in the area. Three to which the USB adapter is connected. • Connection status. Join a Wireless Network with NETGEAR genie In NETGEAR genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen: The following information, ...shows whether the network you might use in a coffee shop. • Wireless channel. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 9 Click this link to uses wireless security. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following (this status is also shown in the diagram in the middle of this screen): -
User Manual
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... networks. • Wireless Mode. NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. The channel on which the wireless network operates. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 10 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Network Details From the...
... networks. • Wireless Mode. NETGEAR recommends that you can view more details about a specific network. To view network details: 1. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. The channel on which the wireless network operates. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 10 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Network Details From the...
User Manual
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...NETGEAR genie. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its password or network key. Join a Network or Connect to a Windows profile. If the network is a wireless router or access point. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless network to join a wireless network: 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. The USB adapter... joins the network, which can join a wireless network from the list, and click Connect. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 11 The unique hardware ...
...NETGEAR genie. Typically, the wireless device is secure, enter its password or network key. Join a Network or Connect to a Windows profile. If the network is a wireless router or access point. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless network to join a wireless network: 1. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • WPS support. The USB adapter... joins the network, which can join a wireless network from the list, and click Connect. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 11 The unique hardware ...
User Manual
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....11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. Select the network that does not broadcast its SSID. From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. If you do not see your network, you want to join in the list on page 13. Click the Connect button. 4. The USB adapter joins the... wireless network. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 12 Look for the network you...
....11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To select and join a wireless network: 1. Select the network that does not broadcast its SSID. From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. If you do not see your network, you want to join in the list on page 13. Click the Connect button. 4. The USB adapter joins the... wireless network. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 12 Look for the network you...
User Manual
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... WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. A pop-up window displays WPS instructions telling you to your USB adapter. 3. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Start button. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button. Go to press the WPS button...
... WPS to a network (for hidden networks) link. A pop-up window displays WPS instructions telling you to your USB adapter. 3. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 13 From NETGEAR genie, click Join a Network. 2. Click the Start button. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Join a Hidden Network A hidden network does not broadcast its WPS button. Go to press the WPS button...
User Manual
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... a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. 2. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14
... a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit. • WPA-PSK. Note: NETGEAR genie does not let you select the WPA or WPA2 security type. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length. 2. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) To manually connect without WPS: 1. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 14
User Manual
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...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 Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR... genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. (For Windows XP, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.) Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 15 If the CD main screen does not display,...
...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 Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. For Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR... genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network. (For Windows XP, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.) Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 15 If the CD main screen does not display,...
User Manual
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...it later. • IPv6 Address. The IPv4 address assigned to each wireless device. Wireless security used for the USB adapter to connect to this USB adapter. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of packets received during communication with the wireless network. The IPv6 address... try to join such a network, you have to provide your USB adapter's MAC address (shown here) to display the following screen: Sent/Receive Activity • Sent Packets. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to the network administrator before you ...
...it later. • IPv6 Address. The IPv4 address assigned to each wireless device. Wireless security used for the USB adapter to connect to this USB adapter. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of packets received during communication with the wireless network. The IPv6 address... try to join such a network, you have to provide your USB adapter's MAC address (shown here) to display the following screen: Sent/Receive Activity • Sent Packets. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) Other Screen In NETGEAR genie, click the Other button to the network administrator before you ...
User Manual
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... a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie on page 15.) Help Click the Help button to see which networks are deleted before the new software version is automatically updated. Remove the genie Software You can check for wireless transmission. Windows 8. If new software is found, the USB adapter software is installed. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region...
... a Standalone Driver without NETGEAR genie on page 15.) Help Click the Help button to see which networks are deleted before the new software version is automatically updated. Remove the genie Software You can check for wireless transmission. Windows 8. If new software is found, the USB adapter software is installed. 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • Region...
User Manual
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... USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) - The USB adapter LED should light or blink (see the icon. The following screen displays if the USB adapter cannot connect to open NETGEAR genie. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - The USB adapter is not displayed. I do not see NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon on your USB adapter is inserted in the USB port (or USB...
... USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) - The USB adapter LED should light or blink (see the icon. The following screen displays if the USB adapter cannot connect to open NETGEAR genie. Click Uninstall/Change from the top menu and follow the screen prompts. - The USB adapter is not displayed. I do not see NETGEAR genie Desktop Icon on your USB adapter is inserted in the USB port (or USB...
User Manual
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...addresses and the Windows networking settings are , then check to go into sleep mode if a USB feature called Selective Suspend is the case, on the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to either know the... Options > Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > USB Settings. 2. Maintenance 20 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • If the network uses wireless security, you need to Disabled. If the router's Internet connection is by default. Change the setting for your USB adapter and provide it is not working .
...addresses and the Windows networking settings are , then check to go into sleep mode if a USB feature called Selective Suspend is the case, on the NETGEAR genie screen, click Other to find the MAC address for Selective Suspend mode to either know the... Options > Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > USB Settings. 2. Maintenance 20 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) • If the network uses wireless security, you need to Disabled. If the router's Internet connection is by default. Change the setting for your USB adapter and provide it is not working .