Netgear AC1200 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAAugust 2014202-11373-01A6210 WiFi USB Adapter802.11ac USB 3.0 Dual BandUser Manual

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 10A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Join a Network screen displays.4. Click a network name.The Details button disp

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 11 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterThe Details pop-up screen displays.The Details pop-up screen shows the following in

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 12A6210 WiFi USB Adapter • Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. Install the adapter’s standalone d

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 13 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterAfter the adapter joins the network, it saves the network connection information to

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 14A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Connect button displays.5. Click the Connect button.Note: If your network does

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 15 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter7. Click the Next button.NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the ada

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 16A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatib

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 17 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter4. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.Note: NETGEAR does not reco

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 18A6210 WiFi USB Adapter After the adapter joins the network, it saves the network connection information to

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 19 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter4. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section.5. Sele

2A6210 WiFi USB Adapter SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 20A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Join a Network screen shows that the adapter is connected to the network and th

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 21 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterThe Join a Network screen displays.4. Expand the Manually Connect to a network (fo

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 22A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button.6. In the Network Na

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 23 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterThe Join a Network screen shows that the adapter is connected to the network and th

2422. Monitor and Maintain the AdapterThis chapter includes the following sections:• View the Connection Status and Details• View More Information A

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 25 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterView the Connection Status and DetailsYou can use the adapter’s NETGEAR genie to view the st

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 26A6210 WiFi USB Adapter If you encounter connection problems, see the following troubleshooting information:• If the

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 27 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterFor more information about letting your adapter join a network, see Join a WiFi Network on p

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 28A6210 WiFi USB Adapter region when it checks to see which networks are available in your area. Governments regulate

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 29 A6210 WiFi USB Adapter5. Click the Get Info button.The System Status pop-up screen displays.NETGEAR genie starts

3ContentsChapter 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi NetworkSet Up and Install the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 30A6210 WiFi USB Adapter For more information about letting your adapter join a network, see Join a WiFi Network on p

Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 31 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterNETGEAR genie checks for available software upgrades. If new software is found, the followin

3233. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsThis chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting• Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 33 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterTroubleshootingThis section provides the following troubleshooting sections:•

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 34A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi NetworkIf you cannot connect the adapter to

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 35 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterWhen I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the InternetIf you ca

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 36A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Frequently Asked QuestionsThis section addresses the following frequently aske

37AA. Factory Default Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix covers the following topics:• Factory Default Settings• Technical Specifica

Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications38A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Factory Default SettingsThe following table lists the default settings

Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications39 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterTechnical SpecificationsThe following table provides technical specific

411. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi NetworkThe NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to an 11ac or

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 5 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterSet Up and Install the AdapterBefore you begin using your adapter, set up the adapte

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 6A6210 WiFi USB Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays. The screen looks similar to the following

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 7 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterThe Welcome screen displays.4. To accept the license agreement, select the I agree

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 8A6210 WiFi USB Adapter 5. Install the adapter with or without the desktop dock:• To install the adapter wi

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 9 A6210 WiFi USB AdapterThe NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the Windows system tray and on the desktop.T