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...use another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Note: If your computer CD drive. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in your computer does not have two options: • Connected to the Internet. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The..., you use the adapter without the desktop dock: • To use the adapter with the attached cable that you can fold out the adapter to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you...
...use another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Note: If your computer CD drive. Click the Support For Home Go button and enter A6210 in your computer does not have two options: • Connected to the Internet. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 2. The..., you use the adapter without the desktop dock: • To use the adapter with the attached cable that you can fold out the adapter to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. You have a CD drive, download the A6210 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. If you...
Installation Guide
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...A6210 in the Windows system tray and on your computer CD drive. Your settings are saved in the package. WPS button 2. Check Your Connection Status When you remove your computer. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with the attached cable that is supplied in a profile. Information is subject to a USB port on your adapter, NETGEAR... genie is secure, enter its subsidiaries in a profile. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the label of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail...
...A6210 in the Windows system tray and on your computer CD drive. Your settings are saved in the package. WPS button 2. Check Your Connection Status When you remove your computer. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with the attached cable that is supplied in a profile. Information is subject to a USB port on your adapter, NETGEAR... genie is secure, enter its subsidiaries in a profile. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the label of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail...
Product Data Sheet
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... HD videos simultaneously • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter delivers speeds up to the Internet. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Difference - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for flexible placement...
... HD videos simultaneously • Works with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, the AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter delivers speeds up to the Internet. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Difference - A6210 • Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, range and reliability • Desktop dock for flexible placement...
Product Data Sheet
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...Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for media streaming. AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds... of up to more WiFi devices PAGE 2 OF 4 The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a...
...Optional antenna positioning for additional performance DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for media streaming. AC1200 High Gain WiFi USB Adapter - 802.11ac Dual Band USB 3.0 Data Sheet A6210 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds... of up to more WiFi devices PAGE 2 OF 4 The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB 3.0 Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a...
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 ... 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 the Internet and a secure wireless connection.
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 ... 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 the Internet and a secure wireless connection.
Product Data Sheet
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..., 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: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3.66 x 1.24 x 0.57 in) - 28 g (0.99 oz) • Desktop...
..., 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: - 93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm (3.66 x 1.24 x 0.57 in) - 28 g (0.99 oz) • Desktop...
User Manual
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band User Manual August 2014 202-11373-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual Band User Manual August 2014 202-11373-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. Information is subject to register your... (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. All rights reserved. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are ...
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. Information is subject to register your... (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. All rights reserved. 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are ...
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... 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Set Up and Install the Adapter 5 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 9 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join 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...
... 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Set Up and Install the Adapter 5 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 9 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join 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...
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... need 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 notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to update your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet connections. This chapter ...describes how to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to a WiFi network. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described ...
... need 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 notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to update your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet connections. This chapter ...describes how to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to a WiFi network. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described ...
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... resource CD in your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your computer CD...
... resource CD in your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Get Started and Connect to the following figure. 2. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up and Install the Adapter Before you do not have your computer CD...
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...; Connected to the Internet, the software cannot check for software updates. Click the Continue button. If you are not connected to the following figure. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays. The screen looks similar to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. If you are connected to...
...; Connected to the Internet, the software cannot check for software updates. Click the Continue button. If you are not connected to the following figure. 3. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays. The screen looks similar to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. If you are connected to...
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to wait while the software is installed. Get Started and Connect to insert your adapter. A message displays asking you to a WiFi Network 7 To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button.
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Welcome screen displays. 4. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie® prompts you to wait while the software is installed. Get Started and Connect to insert your adapter. A message displays asking you to a WiFi Network 7 To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and then click the Next button.
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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Click the Next button. Install the adapter with or without the desktop dock, insert the adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. • To install the adapter without the desktop dock: • To install the adapter...cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of WiFi networks in your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Use the desktop dock with the desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 6. Get Started and Connect to the USB...
A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Click the Next button. Install the adapter with or without the desktop dock, insert the adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. • To install the adapter without the desktop dock: • To install the adapter...cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of WiFi networks in your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays a list of the adapter. Use the desktop dock with the desktop dock, place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 6. Get Started and Connect to the USB...
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... change the language, from the Select Language menu, select another language. View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network Before you let the adapter join a WiFi network, you can view details to help you determine which network to a WiFi Network 9 Click the Join a Network...system tray or on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that you did not yet establish a 7. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. because you select. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the system tray ...
... change the language, from the Select Language menu, select another language. View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network Before you let the adapter join a WiFi network, you can view details to help you determine which network to a WiFi Network 9 Click the Join a Network...system tray or on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that you did not yet establish a 7. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. because you select. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the system tray ...
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Click the Details button. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 10 The Details button displays. 5. Click a network name. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Join a Network screen displays. 4.
Click the Details button. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 10 The Details button displays. 5. Click a network name. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Join a Network screen displays. 4.
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... device is hidden. To close the Details pop-up screen displays. Use this method if your WiFi router does not support WPS. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Details pop-up screen, click the OK button. As a security measure, some WiFi access points do not broadcast their SSIDs.... this method if your WiFi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). • NETGEAR genie. The name assigned to join a WiFi network (see Join a Hidden Network on which the WiFi network operates. Use the adapter's NETGEAR genie to a WiFi network. The Details pop-up screen shows the following information: ...
... device is hidden. To close the Details pop-up screen displays. Use this method if your WiFi router does not support WPS. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Details pop-up screen, click the OK button. As a security measure, some WiFi access points do not broadcast their SSIDs.... this method if your WiFi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). • NETGEAR genie. The name assigned to join a WiFi network (see Join a Hidden Network on which the WiFi network operates. Use the adapter's NETGEAR genie to a WiFi network. The Details pop-up screen shows the following information: ...
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...that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Get Started and Connect to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 18. To use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to a WiFi Network 12 Install the adapter's standalone driver and use WPS to... also use the WPS method to a home network while maintaining security. Note: For information about using WPS to let the adapter a hidden network, see Join a Hidden Network on your computer does not include a CD drive. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig.
...that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. Get Started and Connect to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 18. To use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to a WiFi Network 12 Install the adapter's standalone driver and use WPS to... also use the WPS method to a home network while maintaining security. Note: For information about using WPS to let the adapter a hidden network, see Join a Hidden Network on your computer does not include a CD drive. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig.
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... to a Hidden Network on page 20. To let the adapter join a network by using the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a hidden network, see Manually Set Up a WiFi Connection to a Windows profile. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use this profile. ... tray or on your computer. 2. You must know the network's security passphrase or security key. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the Join a Network button. Note: For information ...
... to a Hidden Network on page 20. To let the adapter join a network by using the adapter's NETGEAR genie to join a hidden network, see Manually Set Up a WiFi Connection to a Windows profile. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless Network Connection utility can use this profile. ... tray or on your computer. 2. You must know the network's security passphrase or security key. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the Join a Network button. Note: For information ...
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... type the password. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 14 In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. Click the Connect button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Connect button displays. 5.
... type the password. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 14 In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. Click the Connect button. A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Connect button displays. 5.