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... your mini adapter: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have a CD drive, or if you begin using your mini adapter, set up the mini adapter using the resource CD that came in the search field. Note: If your computer does not have your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com...
... your mini adapter: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have a CD drive, or if you begin using your mini adapter, set up the mini adapter using the resource CD that came in the search field. Note: If your computer does not have your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com...
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Click the Details button. Getting Started 10 Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. The Details pop-up window. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. You can join a network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method, through the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, or by installing the mini adapter's standalone driver.
Click the Details button. Getting Started 10 Click the OK button to close the Details pop-up window displays: 6. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display. 5. Join a Network The mini adapter can also join hidden networks. The Details pop-up window. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. You can join a network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method, through the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, or by installing the mini adapter's standalone driver.
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... information does not change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to...
... information does not change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to...
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... WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The driver finishes installing. 5. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A pop-up window displays when the diver finishes installing. 6. Getting Started 20 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on...
... WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The driver finishes installing. 5. The driver installs on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. A pop-up window displays when the diver finishes installing. 6. Getting Started 20 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on...
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... saved profiles are deleted before the new software version is complete, the mini adapter no longer connects to join a network as described in Join a Network on page 19. To check or upgrade the mini adapter's software: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Update the Mini Adapter's Software You can use the NETGEAR genie, see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver on page 10.
... saved profiles are deleted before the new software version is complete, the mini adapter no longer connects to join a network as described in Join a Network on page 19. To check or upgrade the mini adapter's software: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Update the Mini Adapter's Software You can use the NETGEAR genie, see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver on page 10.
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... diagnostic information about the mini adapter: 1. NETGEAR genie checks for the Mini Adapter Your mini adapter provides the following screen displays: 5. Click the OK button. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click the Other button. Maintenance 24 Get Diagnostic Information for available software upgrades. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Live Check...
... diagnostic information about the mini adapter: 1. NETGEAR genie checks for the Mini Adapter Your mini adapter provides the following screen displays: 5. Click the OK button. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Click the Other button. Maintenance 24 Get Diagnostic Information for available software upgrades. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Live Check...
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Click the Exit button. The System Status pop-up window displays: NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 5. (Optional) Click the Save to File button to save the system information to your computer. 6. Click the Get Info button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The following screen displays: 4. Maintenance 25
Click the Exit button. The System Status pop-up window displays: NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. 5. (Optional) Click the Save to File button to save the system information to your computer. 6. Click the Get Info button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The following screen displays: 4. Maintenance 25
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Table 2. Technical Specifications Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description 1 PIFA antenna • 802.11ac draft 2.0 • 802....USB 3.0, USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 • Microsoft Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Vista • Microsoft Windows XP (32/64-bit) 37 x 20 x 8.1 mm (1.46 x 0.79 x.0.32 in.) 5 g (0.18 oz) 0-40C (32-104F) FCC, CE Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 34 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter...
Table 2. Technical Specifications Feature Antenna Standards Radio data rate Frequency Encryption Power Bus interface Provided drivers Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Emissions Description 1 PIFA antenna • 802.11ac draft 2.0 • 802....USB 3.0, USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 • Microsoft Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Vista • Microsoft Windows XP (32/64-bit) 37 x 20 x 8.1 mm (1.46 x 0.79 x.0.32 in.) 5 g (0.18 oz) 0-40C (32-104F) FCC, CE Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 34 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter...