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...button and enter A6100 in your adapter. Click the Next button. Installation Guide A6100 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac Dual Band Package Contents The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 4. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to insert your computer CD drive. To set... up your A6100 WiFi USB Adapter. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the...
...button and enter A6100 in your adapter. Click the Next button. Installation Guide A6100 WiFi USB Adapter 802.11ac Dual Band Package Contents The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays. 4. A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Resource CD Installation Follow these instructions to insert your computer CD drive. To set... up your A6100 WiFi USB Adapter. If the Resource CD screen does not display, browse the...
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.... Support Thank you insert the adapter again, the icon returns. When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on the adapter for selecting NETGEAR products. From the NETGEAR genie screen, click the Join a Network button. If the network is subject to change without notice. ©... supports it to a different wireless network. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. Standalone Driver Installation To install a standalone driver: 1. Select your computer does not have a CD...
.... Support Thank you insert the adapter again, the icon returns. When prompted, insert the adapter into a USB port on the adapter for selecting NETGEAR products. From the NETGEAR genie screen, click the Join a Network button. If the network is subject to change without notice. ©... supports it to a different wireless network. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. Standalone Driver Installation To install a standalone driver: 1. Select your computer does not have a CD...
Product Data Sheet
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..., including network traffic and building construction. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of 3 AC600 Dual Band Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 36.1 x 18.4 x 8.1 mm... • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz Data Sheet A6100 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium® class PC • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, XP, Vista®: (32/64-bit) Supports Windows® ...
..., including network traffic and building construction. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of 3 AC600 Dual Band Package Contents • Wireless AC600 Adapter (A6100) • Quick install guide • NETGEAR genie® installation CD Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 36.1 x 18.4 x 8.1 mm... • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz Data Sheet A6100 System Requirements • Intel® Pentium® class PC • Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 slot • Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, XP, Vista®: (32/64-bit) Supports Windows® ...
User Manual
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... register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. Information is subject to register your product before you for choosing NETGEAR. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you can...
... register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. Information is subject to register your product before you for choosing NETGEAR. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you can...
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The mini adapter automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance with new features and bug fixes are made available from place to place, so you move from time to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter, which involves these high-level steps: •...on http://support.netgear.com. 1. Because it . Beamforming+ locks onto your notebook or desktop computer to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it 's automatic, you can check for and download new software manually. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly...
The mini adapter automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance with new features and bug fixes are made available from place to place, so you move from time to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter, which involves these high-level steps: •...on http://support.netgear.com. 1. Because it . Beamforming+ locks onto your notebook or desktop computer to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it 's automatic, you can check for and download new software manually. Getting Started 1 The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly...
User Manual
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... and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. Click the Setup button. Getting Started 5 If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.... Insert the resource CD in the search field. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have...
... and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays: 2. Click the Setup button. Getting Started 5 If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen does not display, browse the files on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe.... Insert the resource CD in the search field. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you do not have...
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... Welcome screen displays: • Not Connected to the Internet, the software cannot check for software updates, the Update Check Complete screen displays. Getting Started 6 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3. Note: If you are not connected to the Internet.
... Welcome screen displays: • Not Connected to the Internet, the software cannot check for software updates, the Update Check Complete screen displays. Getting Started 6 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: 3. Note: If you are not connected to the Internet.
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A message displays asking you to insert your mini adapter. Getting Started 7 Click the I agree radio button to wait while the software is installed. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4.
A message displays asking you to insert your mini adapter. Getting Started 7 Click the I agree radio button to wait while the software is installed. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you to accept the license agreement and click the Next button. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays: 4.
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... screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is not displayed. The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection: • White. •... Red. 3-5 bars (strong connection) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you remove your computer. Insert the mini adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie screen displays: The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the language that you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In...
... screens are displayed in the Windows system try and on your mini adapter, NETGEAR genie is not available, and the icon is not displayed. The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection: • White. •... Red. 3-5 bars (strong connection) 1-2 bars (weak connection) 0 (zero) bars (no connection) Note: If you remove your computer. Insert the mini adapter into a USB port on the desktop. The NETGEAR genie screen displays: The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the language that you insert the mini adapter again, the icon returns. 6. (Optional) In...
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... is a wireless router or access point. To view network details: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you determine which the wireless network operates. Typically, the wireless device is hidden. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to... the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. The channel on the desktop. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The name assigned to join: • Network name (SSID). Getting Started 9...
... is a wireless router or access point. To view network details: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you determine which the wireless network operates. Typically, the wireless device is hidden. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to... the router or access point, such as N, A, G, B, or AC. • WPS support. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. The channel on the desktop. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The name assigned to join: • Network name (SSID). Getting Started 9...
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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. Getting Started 10 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14.
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. Getting Started 10 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. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14.
User Manual
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... change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a network. Press and hold the WPS button on your router or access point is a standard for two seconds. The WPS LED blinks. Your settings are saved in a profile. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Join a Network Using...
... change, the next time you launch NETGEAR genie, it automatically saves the network connection information to join a network. Press and hold the WPS button on your router or access point is a standard for two seconds. The WPS LED blinks. Your settings are saved in a profile. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Join a Network Using...
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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click a network name. Getting Started 12 The Details button and Connect button display. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Click the Join a Network button. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop.
A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter To join a network using NETGEAR genie: 1. The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays. 3. Click a network name. Getting Started 12 The Details button and Connect button display. The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Click the Join a Network button. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on your computer. 2. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop.
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If the network name is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. Getting Started 13 You can use the NETGEAR genie to your network does not display in the network list, click the Refresh button. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. The Connecting to join a hidden network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Click the Connect button.
If the network name is not displayed, that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. Getting Started 13 You can use the NETGEAR genie to your network does not display in the network list, click the Refresh button. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 14. Note: If your Wireless Network pop-up window displays: 6. In the Security Key (Password) field, enter the network password. The Connecting to join a hidden network. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Click the Connect button.
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...can use WPS or enter the hidden network's information yourself. If the network name is not displayed in the network list in the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that you are trying to join is either not functioning or is a network that does not broadcast its SSID. Insert the ... mini adapter to the network. To manually connect using WPS: 1. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is hidden. This process might a few minutes. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide characters as I type check box if you want to hide the characters as you use the WPS method to...
...can use WPS or enter the hidden network's information yourself. If the network name is not displayed in the network list in the mini adapter's NETGEAR genie, the network that you are trying to join is either not functioning or is a network that does not broadcast its SSID. Insert the ... mini adapter to the network. To manually connect using WPS: 1. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is hidden. This process might a few minutes. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: Select the Hide characters as I type check box if you want to hide the characters as you use the WPS method to...
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Click the Start button. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Getting Started 15 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5.
Click the Start button. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Getting Started 15 Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5.
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... adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button to learn more about how to connect to ...a Windows profile. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Click the NETGEAR genie ...
... adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays: 7. (Optional) Click the Learn More button to learn more about how to connect to ...a Windows profile. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Click the NETGEAR genie ...
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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 3. Click the Join a Network button. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. Getting Started 17 The Join a Network screen displays: 4.
A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 3. Click the Join a Network button. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. Getting Started 17 The Join a Network screen displays: 4.
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... join the network. 8. Getting Started 18 The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length or a 64 hexadecimal digit. • WPA2-PSK. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. Type the network name (SSID) in the Key field. 9. Select the network's security... type from the Security Type drop-down menu: • None. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type. If you selected the WEP security type, type the WEP key in the Network Name...
... join the network. 8. Getting Started 18 The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in length or a 64 hexadecimal digit. • WPA2-PSK. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. Type the network name (SSID) in the Key field. 9. Select the network's security... type from the Security Type drop-down menu: • None. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type. If you selected the WEP security type, type the WEP key in the Network Name...
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... to join a network. Note: If your computer does not have a CD drive, or if you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows... utility. Windows profiles can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. To install the standalone driver and join a network: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it...
... to join a network. Note: If your computer does not have a CD drive, or if you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows... utility. Windows profiles can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration. To install the standalone driver and join a network: 1. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it...