Netgear A6200 802 11ac Wifi Usb Adapter Dual Band User Manual

Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter11
 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)
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WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for this network supports 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
•      MAC addres
 s. The unique hardware address of the wireless device broadcasting this 
information. Typically, the wireless device  is a wireless router or access point.
Join a Network or Connect to a Different Network
If your wireless network supports WPS, you can  use WPS to join a wireless network. Or you...

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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) 
To select and join a wireless network:
1. 
From NETGEAR genie, click  Join a Network.
2.  Loo
k for the network you want to join in the list on this screen. If you do not see your 
network, you might need to scroll down to view more networks. 
If the network name is not displayed, that  indicate
 s a hidden network that does not 
broadcast its SSID. Use the manual method to connect to a hidden network. See  Join a 
Hidden Network  o...

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Join a Hidden Network
A hidden network does not broadcast its SSID. 
1. 
F
rom NETGEAR genie, click  Join a Network.
2.  Select th
 e Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks)  link.
You can use WPS to connect, or enter the wireless information yourself.
To manually connect using WPS:
1.  Click the  St
 art button. 
A pop-up window displays WPS instructions  telling
  you to press the WPS button both on 
the USB adapter and...

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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) 
To manually connect without WPS:
1. 
Select the  Enter wireless information myself  radio button.
There are four security types that can be displayed for the network: None, WEP, 
WP
 A-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. 
•      None.
 There is no password.
•     WEP . The p
 assword (key) is a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit. 
•      WP
A-PSK.  The password (passphrase) is 8–63 characters in length.
•      WP
A2-PSK . The password (passphrase) is 8–63...

Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter15
 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)
Install a Standalone Driv
er without NETGEAR genie
For Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista,  you can install the Windows driver without 
the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network. For 
Windows XP, you can install the Windows dr iver without the NETGEAR genie and use the 
Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network.
To install the standalone driver and join a network:
1.  I
nsert the...

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2.   Maintenance
This chapter includes the following sections:•      Other Screen 
•      Remove the genie Software 
•      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  

Maintenance17
 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)
Other Screen
In NETGEAR genie, click the 
Other button to display the following screen:
Sent/Receive Activity
•     Sent Packets. Total number of packets sent during communication with the wireless 
network.
•      Receive
 d Packets. Total number of packets received during communication with the 
wireless network.
Network
•      IPv4 Address . The IPv4 address assigned to this USB adapter. The IPv4 address can 
change if you disconnect from the network...

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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) 
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Region . The region setting for the USB adapter. Wireless channels in use depend on the 
country or region. Your USB adapter automatically scans approv ed channels for your 
region when it checks to see which networks  are available in your area. Governments 
regulate the channels used for wireless transmi ssion. Operating the USB adapter in a 
different region might violate local laws.
Support
•      Get Diagnostics Info . Click the Get Info button...

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 802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)
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Windows Vista . Select Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features , and then 
select  NETGEAR A6200 genie . Click Uninstall/Change  from the top menu and 
follow the screen prompts. 
- W
indows XP . Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs , and then 
select  NETGEAR A6200 genie .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The USB adapter LED is not lit.
The USB adapter is not inserted securely in the USB port (or USB cable if used) or the A6200...

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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) 
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If the network uses wireless security, you ne ed to either know the wireless security 
settings or use Push N Connect if the ne twork supports WPS. Some networks also 
restrict use to only computers or wireless  devices with known MAC addresses. If that is 
the case, on the NETGEAR genie screen, click  Other to find the MAC address for your 
USB adapter and provide it to the network administrator.
When I connect to the network, I cannot access the...