Installation Guide
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... a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the Continue button. Using another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter. • To use another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6210, 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band Package Contents Desktop dock A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation...
... a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the Continue button. Using another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter. • To use another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Insert the resource CD in the search field. Installation WiFi USB Adapter Model A6210, 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band Package Contents Desktop dock A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation...
Installation Guide
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... your wireless network. 3. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. When prompted, either place the adapter into the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. Select your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. The adapter joins the network, which can use the adapter without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate...
... your wireless network. 3. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. When prompted, either place the adapter into the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. Select your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. The adapter joins the network, which can use the adapter without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your device, locate...
Product Data Sheet
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...+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Difference - secured connection at the push of a button. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of WiFi connections. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for desktop placement PAGE 1 OF...
...+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability of a button • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Overview The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Difference - secured connection at the push of a button. With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of WiFi connections. Wirelessly connect your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for desktop placement PAGE 1 OF...
Product Data Sheet
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... networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for all your home for media streaming. And anyplace you need for better connections to 300/867 Mbps† enable applications like multiple HD video streaming. AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Speed Speed makes all your friends. Next generation 11ac WiFi with NETGEAR...
... networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for all your home for media streaming. And anyplace you need for better connections to 300/867 Mbps† enable applications like multiple HD video streaming. AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Speed Speed makes all your friends. Next generation 11ac WiFi with NETGEAR...
Product Data Sheet
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AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation DESKTOP DOCK-Provides option for better desktop placement Applications With the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11ac home network for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. Ideal uses Emailing, chatting...
AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie software on a CD for simple installation DESKTOP DOCK-Provides option for better desktop placement Applications With the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11ac home network for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. Ideal uses Emailing, chatting...
Product Data Sheet
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... Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range F E AT U R E S NETGEAR® Secure genie® 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 • AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter (A6210) • USB cable with desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Adapter dimensions & weight: - 93...
... Mbps† ‡ Some Models Supported Range F E AT U R E S NETGEAR® Secure genie® 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 • AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter (A6210) • USB cable with desktop dock • Installation guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Adapter dimensions & weight: - 93...
User Manual
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... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. 2 After installing...
... product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. 2 After installing...
User Manual
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... a Network Using WPS 12 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 13 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig 15 Join a Hidden Network 18 Chapter 2 Monitor and Maintain the Adapter View the Connection Status and Details 25 View More Information About the Adapter and Network 26 Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter 28 Upgrade the Adapter Software 29 Uninstall the Adapter Software 31 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 33 Adapter LED Is...
... a Network Using WPS 12 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 13 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig 15 Join a Hidden Network 18 Chapter 2 Monitor and Maintain the Adapter View the Connection Status and Details 25 View More Information About the Adapter and Network 26 Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter 28 Upgrade the Adapter Software 29 Uninstall the Adapter Software 31 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 33 Adapter LED Is...
User Manual
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... as the adapter, to a WiFi network. 1. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to as lag-free video streaming throughout your firmware. 4 This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are...
... as the adapter, to a WiFi network. 1. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to as lag-free video streaming throughout your firmware. 4 This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are...
User Manual
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... a CD drive, or if you begin using your adapter, set up the adapter using the resource CD that came in the package. Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To set up your adapter: 1. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com.
... a CD drive, or if you begin using your adapter, set up the adapter using the resource CD that came in the package. Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To set up your adapter: 1. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com.
User Manual
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...; To install the adapter with the attached cable that you can fold out the adapter to a USB port on your computer. 6. Use the desktop dock with the desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 8 The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on...
...; To install the adapter with the attached cable that you can fold out the adapter to a USB port on your computer. 6. Use the desktop dock with the desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 8 The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on...
User Manual
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... mode that uses a different channel from the channel of the WiFi device broadcasting this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address. Typically, the WiFi device is displayed. Join a WiFi Network The adapter can join a known WiFi network through several methods: • WPS. Use the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using WPS on page 13). NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that the...
... mode that uses a different channel from the channel of the WiFi device broadcasting this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address. Typically, the WiFi device is displayed. Join a WiFi Network The adapter can join a known WiFi network through several methods: • WPS. Use the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using WPS on page 13). NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that the...
User Manual
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..., see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on the adapter for easily adding computers and other devices to let the adapter join a WiFi network: 1. Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not set to WEP. You cannot use WPS if the security on page 18. To use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to a WiFi Network 12 The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS...
..., see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on the adapter for easily adding computers and other devices to let the adapter join a WiFi network: 1. Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not set to WEP. You cannot use WPS if the security on page 18. To use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to a WiFi Network 12 The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS...
User Manual
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use this profile. You must know the network's security passphrase or security key. The Join a Network screen displays. 4. Click a network name. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use NETGEAR genie to a Windows profile. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that it saves the network connection information...
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use this profile. You must know the network's security passphrase or security key. The Join a Network screen displays. 4. Click a network name. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use NETGEAR genie to a Windows profile. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that it saves the network connection information...
User Manual
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... and Details on page 25. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. This process might a few minutes. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to a WiFi Network 15 If the network information does not change, the next time that the adapter is connected to join a network. Click the Next button.
... and Details on page 25. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. This process might a few minutes. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to a WiFi Network 15 If the network information does not change, the next time that the adapter is connected to join a network. Click the Next button.
User Manual
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... the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. 2. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your computer CD drive. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is completed, a message displays...
... the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. 2. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your computer CD drive. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is completed, a message displays...
User Manual
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... Autoconfig or the Wireless Zero Configuration service, see your computer. Click the OK button. 8. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi network: • For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and Windows 7 (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service. • If you use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer's documentation. Note: When the adapter is supplied in the desktop dock, you can fold...
... Autoconfig or the Wireless Zero Configuration service, see your computer. Click the OK button. 8. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi network: • For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and Windows 7 (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service. • If you use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Use a Windows utility to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer's documentation. Note: When the adapter is supplied in the desktop dock, you can fold...
User Manual
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.... Get Started and Connect to a Windows profile. Click the Join a Network button. Use WPS to WEP. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router or access point is not displayed in the network list in the adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that does not broadcast its SSID. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously...
.... Get Started and Connect to a Windows profile. Click the Join a Network button. Use WPS to WEP. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router or access point is not displayed in the network list in the adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that does not broadcast its SSID. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously...
User Manual
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.... 6. Press and hold the WPS button on your WiFi router or access point. Your settings are saved in a profile. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Get Started and Connect to the network using WPS, click the Learn More button. 8. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. A WPS instructions screen displays. 7. To learn more about how to...
.... 6. Press and hold the WPS button on your WiFi router or access point. Your settings are saved in a profile. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Get Started and Connect to the network using WPS, click the Learn More button. 8. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. A WPS instructions screen displays. 7. To learn more about how to...
User Manual
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... you click the icon in the system tray or on your desktop to open NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays the following graphical network representation: Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that your adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer. • If the network uses WiFi security, check that is the case, follow the steps...
... you click the icon in the system tray or on your desktop to open NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays the following graphical network representation: Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that your adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer. • If the network uses WiFi security, check that is the case, follow the steps...