Netgear A6100 Ac600 Dual Band Wifi Usb Mini Adapter User Manual

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions31
 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Do USB ports go into a sleep mode if no traffic is going to or from the \
port?
USB devices go into sleep mode if a USB feature called Selective Suspend\
 is enabled, which 
it is by default. If a USB device goes into Selective Suspend mode, the \
network disconnects. 
T

o prevent this type of network disconnection, disable Selective Suspend.\
 
To disable Selective Suspend mode:
1. Select  Start >...

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A.   Factory Default Settings and 
Technical Specifications
This appendix covers the following topics:
•Factory Default Settings
•Technical Specifications  

Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications33
A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
Factory Default Settings
The following table lists the default settings of your mini adapter.
Table 1.  Factory Default Settings
Default Settings
Wireless communication
Enabled
Country/region United States (varies by region)
Operating mode 802.11ac draft 2.0, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b
Data rate • Up to 433 Mbps with a router or access point that supports 802.11ac
• Up to 150 Mbps with a router or access point...

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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
Technical Specifications
The following table provides technical specifications for the mini adapt\
er. 
Table 2.  Technical Specifications
FeatureDescription
Antenna 1 PIFA antenna
Standards  • 802.11ac draft 2.0
• 802.11n
• 802.11g
• 802.11b
• 802.11a
Radio data rate Autosensing
Frequency • 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation
• 5 GHz OFDM, 802.11n MCS0-7, and 802.11ac MCS0-9 coding scheme
Encryption • WPA2-PSK...

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B.   Notification of Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in ac\
cordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comp\
ly with the applicable requirements may 
result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by \
the applicable National regulatory authority.
This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a...

Notification of Compliance
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frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency 
waves. The highest SAR level measured for this device was 1.17 W/kg.
This product complies with the US / Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment 
and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved 
if the product can be kept as far as possible...

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Caution:
(i) The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful 
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply 
with the e.i.r.p. limit.
(iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725–5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits 
specified for...

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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
Interference Reduction Table
The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGE\
AR equipment and household 
appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Household ApplianceRecommended Minimum Distance
(in feet and meters) 
Microwave ovens 30 feet / 9 meters
Baby Monitor - Analog 20 feet / 6 meters
Baby Monitor - Digital 40 feet / 12 meters
Cordless phone - Analog 20 feet / 6 meters
Cordless phone - Digital 30 feet...