Installation Guide
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You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. If you are not connected to the USB port on the ... USB Adapter Resource CD Installation 1. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in the package. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Install the setup software. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to...
You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. If you are not connected to the USB port on the ... USB Adapter Resource CD Installation 1. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in the package. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on your computer CD drive. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Install the setup software. The Welcome screen displays. • Not connected to...
Installation Guide
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...Insert the resource CD in the search field. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. When prompted, either place the adapter into the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to...number on your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Return to a different wireless network. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 1. WPS button 2. The color of the icon indicates the ...
...Insert the resource CD in the search field. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. When prompted, either place the adapter into the desktop dock and connect the USB cable to...number on your computer does not have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Return to a different wireless network. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 1. WPS button 2. The color of the icon indicates the ...
Product Data Sheet
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...throughout your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to 300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. NETGEAR genie® is included for desktop placement PAGE 1 OF 4 The adjustable high gain antenna provides improved performance. Flexible placement ...performance with 802.11ac • Faster access with USB 3.0 • High gain antennas for flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously •...
...throughout your home, online gaming and a secure and reliable connection to 300/867 Mbps† and dual band WiFi technology. NETGEAR genie® is included for desktop placement PAGE 1 OF 4 The adjustable high gain antenna provides improved performance. Flexible placement ...performance with 802.11ac • Faster access with USB 3.0 • High gain antennas for flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for improved performance • Stream multiple HD videos simultaneously •...
Product Data Sheet
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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 you need speed, with dual band technology provides whole home coverage and everything you got it....RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with your devices, your media, and your devices really go. The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your Internet-enabled devices. ANTENNA-Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-...
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 you need speed, with dual band technology provides whole home coverage and everything you got it....RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with your devices, your media, and your devices really go. The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your Internet-enabled devices. ANTENNA-Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-...
Product Data Sheet
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...Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it easy to connect to a wireless network. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to... Multiple HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 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...
...Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it easy to connect to a wireless network. Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to... Multiple HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 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...
Product Data Sheet
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... respective holder(s). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-A6210-1 PAGE 4 of purchase* Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz ... 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: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3....
... respective holder(s). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-A6210-1 PAGE 4 of purchase* Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz ... 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: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3....
User Manual
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... serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. All rights reserved. 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Information is subject to register your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change...
... serial number on the label of your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. All rights reserved. 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Information is subject to register your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change...
User Manual
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... to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this guide, you can check for applications such as the adapter, to update your product does not match what is described in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. If the features or behavior...available from time to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet connections. Some products can regularly check the site and download new...
... to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this guide, you can check for applications such as the adapter, to update your product does not match what is described in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. If the features or behavior...available from time to an 11ac or other network for and download new firmware manually. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet connections. Some products can regularly check the site and download new...
User Manual
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...the package. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 Click the Setup button. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your computer CD drive. Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0... CD in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your ...
...the package. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 5 Click the Setup button. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your computer CD drive. Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0... CD in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your ...
User Manual
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A message displays asking you to insert your adapter. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to a WiFi Network 7 Get Started and Connect to wait while the software is installed. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4. To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button.
A message displays asking you to insert your adapter. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to a WiFi Network 7 Get Started and Connect to wait while the software is installed. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4. To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button.
User Manual
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...port on your computer. 6. Click the Next button. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the desktop dock, you use another USB cable might affect the performance and ...correct functioning of WiFi networks in the package. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on your computer. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. ...
...port on your computer. 6. Click the Next button. Note: When the adapter is supplied in your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the desktop dock, you use another USB cable might affect the performance and ...correct functioning of WiFi networks in the package. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on your computer. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. ...
User Manual
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...WiFi network, you can view details to a WiFi Network 9 To change the language, from the Select Language menu, select another language. All NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the language that displays on the Windows system tray or on your computer. 2. Insert the adapter into a USB ...the desktop. The genie icon in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that you select. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the system tray is red connection with a WiFi network. Click the...
...WiFi network, you can view details to a WiFi Network 9 To change the language, from the Select Language menu, select another language. All NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the language that displays on the Windows system tray or on your computer. 2. Insert the adapter into a USB ...the desktop. The genie icon in the Windows system tray and on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that you select. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the system tray is red connection with a WiFi network. Click the...
User Manual
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... page 13). Identifies whether the router or access point for this method if your WiFi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). • NETGEAR genie. To close the Details pop-up screen shows the following information: • Network name (SSID). Use the adapter's WPS button to ... on which the WiFi network operates. The Details pop-up screen, click the OK button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Details pop-up screen displays. NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that the router or access point uses, such as AC, N, G, B, or A. • WPS support. Typically, ...
... page 13). Identifies whether the router or access point for this method if your WiFi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). • NETGEAR genie. To close the Details pop-up screen shows the following information: • Network name (SSID). Use the adapter's WPS button to ... on which the WiFi network operates. The Details pop-up screen, click the OK button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Details pop-up screen displays. NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that the router or access point uses, such as AC, N, G, B, or A. • WPS support. Typically, ...
User Manual
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...Autoconfig to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 18. To use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Note: For information about using WPS to let the adapter a hidden network, see Join a Hidden Network on your WiFi router or access point... Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for more information, see Use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi network: 1. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. You cannot use the WPS method to let the adapter join a network, make sure of...
...Autoconfig to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 18. To use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Note: For information about using WPS to let the adapter a hidden network, see Join a Hidden Network on your WiFi router or access point... Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for more information, see Use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi network: 1. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. You cannot use the WPS method to let the adapter join a network, make sure of...
User Manual
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... use this profile. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use NETGEAR genie to let the adapter join a network. Click a network name. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the... network, it joined previously. Note: For information about using the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a hidden network, see Manually Set Up a WiFi Connection to a...
... use this profile. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use NETGEAR genie to let the adapter join a network. Click a network name. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the... network, it joined previously. Note: For information about using the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a hidden network, see Manually Set Up a WiFi Connection to a...
User Manual
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Click the Next button. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to the network. If you still use Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR... (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), you launch genie, the adapter connects automatically to a Windows profile. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to join a network. Note: You do not need to install the ...
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 7. Click the Next button. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to the network. If you still use Windows XP, you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR... (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), you launch genie, the adapter connects automatically to a Windows profile. NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to join a network. Note: You do not need to install the ...
User Manual
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If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. When the driver installation is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To install the standalone driver and let the adapter ... CD drive. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 3. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button...
If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. When the driver installation is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port. To install the standalone driver and let the adapter ... CD drive. The screen looks similar to a WiFi Network 16 Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 3. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in your adapter. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button...
User Manual
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... For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and Windows 7 (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on your computer's documentation. Insert the adapter into...out the adapter to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 17 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. The driver finishes installing. 6. For more information about Windows WLAN Autoconfig or the Wireless Zero Configuration service, see ...
... For Windows 8 (or 8.1) and Windows 7 (and-if you still use it-Windows Vista), use the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Note: NETGEAR does not recommend that is placed in the package. Get Started and Connect to the USB port on your computer's documentation. Insert the adapter into...out the adapter to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. 5. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 17 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 4. The driver finishes installing. 6. For more information about Windows WLAN Autoconfig or the Wireless Zero Configuration service, see ...
User Manual
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... information to WEP. Use WPS to Let the Adapter Join a Hidden Network Before you are incompatible. Click the Join a Network button. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden network, make sure of the following: •...is set to a Windows profile. WEP and WPS are trying to a WiFi Network 18 Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is hidden. If the network name...
... information to WEP. Use WPS to Let the Adapter Join a Hidden Network Before you are incompatible. Click the Join a Network button. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden network, make sure of the following: •...is set to a Windows profile. WEP and WPS are trying to a WiFi Network 18 Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is hidden. If the network name...
User Manual
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The adapter software is found, the following screen displays. 6. If new software is updated. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 31 Uninstall the Adapter Software You can remove the adapter software. To uninstall the adapter's software: Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6210 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6210 Software. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter NETGEAR genie checks for available software upgrades. Click the OK button.
The adapter software is found, the following screen displays. 6. If new software is updated. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 31 Uninstall the Adapter Software You can remove the adapter software. To uninstall the adapter's software: Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR A6210 genie > Uninstall NETGEAR A6210 Software. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter NETGEAR genie checks for available software upgrades. Click the OK button.