Installation Guide
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... button. Click the Continue button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you are not connected to wait while software is installed. To set up your computer, as shown: 6. You have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the I agree radio button...
... button. Click the Continue button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the CD and double-click Autorun.exe. 2. After a few minutes, NETGEAR genie prompts you are not connected to wait while software is installed. To set up your computer, as shown: 6. You have a CD drive, download the A6100 resource CD driver by visiting http://support.netgear.com. Click the I agree radio button...
Installation Guide
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.... Your settings are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver link. Information is subject to a different wireless network. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through a link in the United States and/or other countries. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you insert the adapter again, the icon returns. After installing your device, locate the serial number on...
.... Your settings are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver link. Information is subject to a different wireless network. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through a link in the United States and/or other countries. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you insert the adapter again, the icon returns. After installing your device, locate the serial number on...
Product Data Sheet
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... simple installation The NETGEAR Difference - With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of a button. Wireless AC Adapter - NETGEAR genie® is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers • NETGEAR® genie® software for easy installation. AC600 Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A6100 AC600 150/450 DUAL BAND RANGE • Fast WiFi speeds 150...
... simple installation The NETGEAR Difference - With the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect feature, enjoy a secured wireless Internet connection, at the push of a button. Wireless AC Adapter - NETGEAR genie® is compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers • NETGEAR® genie® software for easy installation. AC600 Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A6100 AC600 150/450 DUAL BAND RANGE • Fast WiFi speeds 150...
Product Data Sheet
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... got it easy to connect to your devices really go. Extreme download speeds of a button. AC600 Dual Band Data Sheet A6100 Speed Speed makes all shapes and sizes. Ideal uses Emailing, chatting, surfing, music and video streaming Optimized for media streaming. Wireless AC Adapter - Next generation 11ac WiFi with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it...
... got it easy to connect to your devices really go. Extreme download speeds of a button. AC600 Dual Band Data Sheet A6100 Speed Speed makes all shapes and sizes. Ideal uses Emailing, chatting, surfing, music and video streaming Optimized for media streaming. Wireless AC Adapter - Next generation 11ac WiFi with 802.11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR genie software on a CD makes it...
Product Data Sheet
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..., Vista®: (32/64-bit) Supports Windows® 10 Comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). NETGEAR makes no warranties about compatibility with future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
..., Vista®: (32/64-bit) Supports Windows® 10 Comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). NETGEAR makes no warranties about compatibility with future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...
User Manual
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... register your product before you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of your device, locate the serial number on the label of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you use NETGEAR telephone support. After installing your product and use it to...
... register your product before you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of your device, locate the serial number on the label of their respective holders. © NETGEAR, Inc. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you use NETGEAR telephone support. After installing your product and use it to...
User Manual
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... A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it 's automatic, you keep your software. 4 When you connect to an 11ac network for even better WiFi performance and speed. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your product do not match what is described in this guide, you can...
... A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it 's automatic, you keep your software. 4 When you connect to an 11ac network for even better WiFi performance and speed. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts the speed, reliability, and range of your product do not match what is described in this guide, you can...
User Manual
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..., the wireless device is hidden. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. NETGEAR recommends that you determine which the wireless network operates. The name (SSID) field is displayed. • Channel. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to help you choose a network that uses a different channel from...
..., the wireless device is hidden. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. NETGEAR recommends that you determine which the wireless network operates. The name (SSID) field is displayed. • Channel. As a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network, you can view details to help you choose a network that uses a different channel from...
User Manual
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... your wireless router or access point. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The WPS LED blinks. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you previously joined. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use WPS to join a wireless network: 1. Your settings are...
... your wireless router or access point. The mini adapter joins the network, which can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. The WPS LED blinks. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you previously joined. Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use WPS to join a wireless network: 1. Your settings are...
User Manual
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... the network connection information to the network. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is set to the WEP, you can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that your computer. 2. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. To join a hidden network, you cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information yourself. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note...
... the network connection information to the network. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is set to the WEP, you can be used by genie and the Windows utility. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the NETGEAR genie icon that your computer. 2. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. 3. To join a hidden network, you cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information yourself. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note...
User Manual
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Getting Started 15 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. Click the Start button.
Getting Started 15 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: 4. Select the Use WPS Push 'N' Connect radio button. 6. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. 5. Click the Start button.
User Manual
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... desktop. Manually Join a Hidden Network To manually join a hidden network, you need to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. Getting Started 16 Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you want to know the SSID, security type, and password of the network...
... desktop. Manually Join a Hidden Network To manually join a hidden network, you need to join. To manually connect without WPS: 1. The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays. Getting Started 16 Windows profiles can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile. Note: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to the network you want to know the SSID, security type, and password of the network...
User Manual
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... digit. • WPA2-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in the passphrase field. Getting Started 18 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network. Click the Connect button. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type...
... digit. • WPA2-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8-63 characters in the passphrase field. Getting Started 18 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5. Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network. Click the Connect button. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button. 6. Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type...
User Manual
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...: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to join a network. Windows profiles can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to the network you do not need to install the standalone driver to join a network. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by genie and the Windows utility.
...: After the mini adapter joins the network, it automatically connects to join a network. Windows profiles can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to the network you do not need to install the standalone driver to join a network. Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in your resource CD, download the resource CD driver by genie and the Windows utility.
User Manual
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...'s documentation. A pop-up window displays when the diver finishes installing. 6. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Click the OK button. The driver finishes installing. 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer. 4. If you use Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. The Welcome screen displays: 2. When prompted, insert the mini adapter into a USB port...
...'s documentation. A pop-up window displays when the diver finishes installing. 6. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Click the OK button. The driver finishes installing. 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter If the CD main screen does not display, browse the files on your computer. 4. If you use Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. The Welcome screen displays: 2. When prompted, insert the mini adapter into a USB port...
User Manual
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... one that you are connected to view the mini adapter's connection details. Join a network using your computer's documentation. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter For Windows XP, use in the NETGEAR genie's status bar. To view connection details: 1. For more information, see your mini adapter. The IPv4 address of the wireless network to five bars indicate a good signal. The lock symbol shows whether the network you might use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.
... one that you are connected to view the mini adapter's connection details. Join a network using your computer's documentation. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter For Windows XP, use in the NETGEAR genie's status bar. To view connection details: 1. For more information, see your mini adapter. The IPv4 address of the wireless network to five bars indicate a good signal. The lock symbol shows whether the network you might use the Wireless Zero Configuration service.
User Manual
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... old software version is removed and all saved profiles are deleted before the new software version is complete, the mini adapter no longer connects to the network automatically. Click the Other button. The following screen displays: 4. Click the Check button. You need to check for software updates and upgrade the mini adapter's software. When the software update process is installed. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Maintenance...
... old software version is removed and all saved profiles are deleted before the new software version is complete, the mini adapter no longer connects to the network automatically. Click the Other button. The following screen displays: 4. Click the Check button. You need to check for software updates and upgrade the mini adapter's software. When the software update process is installed. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Maintenance...
User Manual
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... software upgrades. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the Other button. The mini adapter software is found, the following diagnostic information: • System information • IP information • Client driver and profile information • Site survey information To get diagnostic information about the mini adapter: 1. NETGEAR genie checks for the Mini Adapter Your mini adapter provides the following screen displays: 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter...
... software upgrades. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the desktop. Click the Other button. The mini adapter software is found, the following diagnostic information: • System information • IP information • Client driver and profile information • Site survey information To get diagnostic information about the mini adapter: 1. NETGEAR genie checks for the Mini Adapter Your mini adapter provides the following screen displays: 5. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter...
User Manual
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... desktop and the Windows system tray. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Troubleshooting The mini adapter LED is removed, the icon does not display. Reinstall the mini adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the mini adapter in a different USB port on your computer. • Click the icon to your network administrator. Try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the mini adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC...
... desktop and the Windows system tray. A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Troubleshooting The mini adapter LED is removed, the icon does not display. Reinstall the mini adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the mini adapter in a different USB port on your computer. • Click the icon to your network administrator. Try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the mini adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC...
User Manual
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...USB Mini Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is not available to all WiFi product marketed in typical laptop computers. Note: The country code selection is for use shall be used... model. This product complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). These limits are safe for intended operation as set forth for help. If this device may not compliance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must fixed to Part ...
...USB Mini Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is not available to all WiFi product marketed in typical laptop computers. Note: The country code selection is for use shall be used... model. This product complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). These limits are safe for intended operation as set forth for help. If this device may not compliance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must fixed to Part ...
