A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter User Manual
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1. e Join a Network Security enabled wP4 PSK WP42 PSK Other NETGEAR53 a Security enabled wPA2 PSK NETGEAR94 a Security enabled wP42 PSK NETGEAR07 5G gt Security enabled wP42 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network y Note If your network does not display in the network list click the Refresh button If the network name is not displayed that indicates a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID You can use the NETGEAR genie to join a hidden network For more information see Join a Hidden Network on page 14 The Connecting to your Wireless Network pop up window displays NETGEAR genie NETGEAR A6100 WiFi Adapter Connecting to your wireless network Type the network security key password Security Key Password 6 In the Security Key Password field enter the network password Getting Started 13 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note Select the Hide characters as I type check box if you want to hide the characters as you type the password 7 Click the Next button NETGEAR genie validates the settings and connects the adapter to the network This process might a few minutes Note After the mini adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by genie and the Windows utility If the network information does not change the next time you launch NETGEAR2. English Join a Network Other If the network uses wireless security you need to either know the wireless security settings or use Push N Connect if the network supports WPS Some networks also restrict use to only computers or wireless devices with known MAC addresses If that is the case follow the steps in View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter on page 26 to find the MAC address for your mini adapter and provide it to your network administrator Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 29 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter When I connect to the network cannot access the Internet Click Na to open NETGEAR genie The following screen displays if the mini adapter can connect to the network that you selected but you cannot access the Internet NETGEAR genie Join a Network Other ngguest Internet Make sure that you are connected to the correct network If you are check to see if the router s Internet connection is working If the router s Internet connection is not working restart the modem router and computer When I connect to the network cannot access shared resources such as printers Try these troubleshooting tips e Make sure that the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network e Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly No IP address is assigned to the mini adapter IP address assignm
3. A new version of the NETGEAR software is available NETGEAR genie checks for available software upgrades If new software is found the following screen displays Anew version of the NETGEAR software is available Click the OK button to proceed with the installation of the new version Version on CD 1 0 0 12 New version 1 0 0 13 Optional Updates 1 Update to version 1 0 0 13 5 Click the OK button The mini adapter software is updated Get Diagnostic Information for the Mini Adapter Your mini adapter provides the following diagnostic information e System information e IP information e Client driver and profile information e Site survey information gt To get diagnostic information about the mini adapter 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Other button Maintenance 24 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The following screen displays NETGEAR Sent Received Activity Sent Packets Received Packets Home Join a Network CNED Ooo IPv4 Address 10 1 50 101 Security Type IPv6 Address fe80 b9c0 724 3023 d3c6 Adapter Adapter MAC Address 44 94 FC 70 C9 3E Region United States Support Get Diagnostics Info Software Update Network ee 20 4 7F 58 85 03 Click the Get Info button The Syst
4. PSK CT li U Other ig f NETGEAR53 A nl Security enabledfwP42 PSK of A li U a NETGEARS4 i Secuity enabled wP42 PSK nll U NETGEARO7 5G gt G Secuity enabledWPA2PSK EC Manually connect to a network hidden network Refresh Details lt gt ngguest gt Channel Wireless Mode WPS support No MAC Address 20 4e 7f 58 85 01 6 Click the OK button to close the Details pop up window Join a Network The mini adapter 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 You can also join hidden networks For more information see Join a Hidden Network on page 14 Getting Started 10 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security Before you use the WPS method to join a network make sure that your router or access point supports WPS Note If the security type on your router or access point is set to WEP you cannot use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network gt To use WPS to join a wireless network 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Press and hold the WPS button on the mini adapter for two seconds The WPS LED blinks WPS button 3 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your w
5. crit dans ce manuel La r duction aux expositions RF peut tre augment e si l appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l utilisateur ou que le dispositif est r gl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible Warning for Installations in Japan It is established by Radio Law that 5GHz transmitters are allowed to be used only indoors ERIC KY W52 W53 LE COMAILRIETT Notification of Compliance 37 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household Appliance Recommended 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 9 meters Bluetooth devices 20 feet 6 meters ZigBee 20 feet 6 meters Notification of Compliance 38
6. established detailed SAR requirements and has established that these requirements have been met while the product was installed in a host notebook computer The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg RF Exposure Information The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C 01 01 and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio 35 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 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 from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with USB slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited The USB dongle transmitter is approved f
7. genie it automatically connects to the network you previously joined Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is a network that does not broadcast its SSID 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 hidden To join a hidden network you can use WPS or enter the hidden network s information yourself Join a Hidden Network Using WPS Before you use the WPS method to join a hidden network make sure that your router or access point supports WPS Note If the security type on your router or access point is set to the WEP you cannot use WPS to connect the mini adapter to the network gt To manually connect using WPS 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Join a Network button Getting Started 14 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays NETGEAR genie ngguest Security enabled wPA PSKAWPA2 PSK NETGEAR55 5G a Security enabled wP42 PSK ngguest a Securty enabled wP4 PSK WP42 PSK ngguest u Secuity enablediwP4 PSK WP42 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network w Network ngguest CS a Security enabled w P4 PSK WPA2 PSK a NETGEAR53 ei S
8. harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appa
9. GEAR genie it automatically connects to the network you previously joined Manually Join a Hidden Network To manually join a hidden network you need to know the SSID security type and password of the network you want to join gt To manually connect without WPS 1 2 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays Getting Started 16 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 3 Click the Join a Network button The Join a Network screen displays NETGEAR genie ngguest Security enabled WPA PSKAWPA2 PSK NETGEAR55 5G Security enabledfwP42 PSK ngguest Security enabled wPA PSK WPA2 PSK ngguest a Security enabled WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network Network es 20 4 71 ngguest um Security enabled wPA PSKAWPA2 PSK NETGEAR53 Secuiity enabledfw P42 PSK NETGEARS4 um Security enabled wPA2 PSK NETGEARO 5G Security enabled wPA2 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network A Use WPS Push N Connect Enter wireless information myself ntgrwan 74 44 01 96 F 8 92 Network Signal Getting Started 17 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5 Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button NETGEAR genie ntgrwlan Security enabled wPA PSK
10. NETGEAR A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter User Manual September 2013 202 11274 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Set Up the Mini Adapter 5 View Network Details 9 JOINAINEWORK es sinistre oies 10 Join a Network USING WPS xine soawnisiamehadw eh aa
11. SUPPLIERS YOUR LICENSE CONFERS NO TITLE OR OWNERSHIP IN THE SOFTWARE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED A SALE OF ANY RIGHT IN THE SOFTWARE NETGEAR s THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAY PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY h ani l agree e Not Connected to the Internet If you are not connected to the Internet click the Install from CD button Note fyou are not connected to the Internet the software cannot check for software updates Getting Started 6 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Welcome screen displays NETGEAR Genie Welcome NETGEAR The NETGEAR Genie will install the wireless adapter software on genie your computer Please read the following license agreement carefully To continue with the setup you must accept the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT THE FOLLOWING TERMS GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE FILE S UNLESS YOU HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH NETGEAR THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED AND COPYRIGHTED BY NETGEAR OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS YOUR LICENSE CONFERS NO TITLE OR OWNERSHIP IN THE SOFTWARE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED A SALE OF ANY RIGHT IN THE SOFTWARE NETGEAR s THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAY PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY MAL ATION Olagree 4 Click the I agree radio button to accept the license agreement and click the Next button A message displays asking you to wait while the software is installed After a few minutes NETGEAR genie prompts y
12. WPA2 PSK s ntgrwlan a Security enabled wP4 PSK WP42 PSK ngguest Security enabled wP4 PSK WPA2 PSK a Security enabled WP4 PSK WPA2 PSK ptylab Manually connect to a network hidden network a Connected C Use WPS Push N Connect Enter wireless information myself Network Name SSID Security Type Hep WEP Shared WPA PSK TKIP Passphrase ie ns 6 Type the network name SSID in the Network Name SSID field 7 Select the network s security type from the Security Type drop down menu e None The network does not require a password e WEP The password key is a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit e WPA PSK The password passphrase is 8 63 characters in length or a 64 hexadecimal digit e WPA2 PSK The password passphrase is 8 63 characters in length or a 64 hexadecimal digit Note NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network For Windows XP use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network 8 Type the network s password passphrase in the passphrase field If you selected the WEP security type type the WEP key in the Key field 9 Click the Connect button The mini adapter joins the network which can take a few minutes Your settings are saved in a profile Get
13. ackets 10 150 101 Security Type WPA2 PSK fe80 b9c0 724 3023 d3c6 44 94 FC 70 C9 3E United States Uninstall the Mini Adapter s Software You can remove the mini adapter software gt To uninstall the mini adapter s software Select Start gt All Programs gt NETGEAR A6100 genie gt Uninstall NETGEAR A6100 Software Maintenance 27 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter covers the following topics e Troubleshooting e Frequently Asked Questions 28 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Troubleshooting The mini adapter LED is not lit Try these troubleshooting tips Remove and reinsert the mini adapter Check the Windows device manager to see if the mini adapter is recognized and enabled Reinstall the mini adapter software if necessary Insert the mini adapter in a different USB port on your computer if one is available do not see the Ne icon Check to make sure that your mini adapter is inserted in the USB port If it is removed the icon does not display When you insert the mini adapter into the USB port the icon returns to your desktop and the Windows system tray cannot connect to a wireless network Make sure that your mini adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer Click the Ng icon to open NETGEAR genie The following screen displays if the mini adapter cannot connect to the network that you selected NETGEAR genie
14. afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux ii Le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5470 5725 MHz doit se conformer la limite de p i r e iii Le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725 5825 MHz doit se conformer la limite de p i r e sp cifi e pour l exploitation point point et non point point selon le cas iv De plus les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre avis s que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont d sign s utilisateurs principaux c d qu ils ont la priorit pour les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5650 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL Radiation Exposure Statement The product complies with the 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 from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available D claration d exposition aux radiations Le produit est conforme aux limites d exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contr l Le produit est s r pour un fonctionnement tel que d
15. bed in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Products bearing the C marking comply with the following EU directives e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC If this product has telecommunications functionality it also complies with the requirements of the following EU Directive e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards that are noted in the EU Declaration of Conformity For indoor use only Valid in all EU member states EFTA states and Switzerland This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals Devices operating within the frequency range of 5 15 5 25GHz are for indoor use only FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement This product has been tested for body worn Specific Absorption Rate SAR compliance The FCC has
16. cations for the mini adapter Table 2 Technical Specifications Feature Description Antenna 1 PIFA antenna Standards e 802 11ac draft 2 0 e 802 11n 802 11g e 802 11b e 802 11a Radio data rate Autosensing Frequency e 2 4 GHz to 2 5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation 5 GHz OFDM 802 11n MCSO 7 and 802 11ac MCSO 9 coding scheme Encryption e WPA2 PSK AES e WPA PSK TKIP e 40 bit also called 64 bit WEP data encryption e 128 bit WEP data encryption Power 5V bus powered Bus interface USB 3 0 USB 2 0 compatible with USB 1 1 Provided drivers e Microsoft Windows 8 e Microsoft Windows 7 e Microsoft Vista e Microsoft Windows XP 32 64 bit Dimensions 37 x 20 x 8 1 mm 1 46 x 0 79 x 0 32 in Weight 5 g 0 18 oz Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Emissions FCC CE Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 34 Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority This products firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options descri
17. ecurity enabled wPA2 PSK om NETGEARS4 o a Securty enabledfwP42 PSK NETGEARO7 5G Co Security enabledfwP42 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network a amp Use WPS Push N Connect C Enter wireless information myself rvdan Network nip 74 44 01 96 F 8 92 Select the Use WPS Push N Connect radio button Click the Start button Getting Started 15 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter A WPS instructions window displays NETGEAR genie NETGEAR A6100 WiFi Adapter Push N Connect Step 1 Press and hold the Push N Connect button on your adapter for about 2 seconds until the LED blinks Push Button Step 2 Within 2 minutes press the Push N Connect button on your wireless router On NETGEAR products the button looks like or CRD Optional Click the Learn More button to learn more about how to connect to the network using WPS Press and hold the WPS button on the mini adapter for two seconds The WPS LED blinks Within two minutes press the WPS button on your wireless router or access point The mini adapter joins the network which can take a few minutes Your settings are saved in a profile Note After the mini adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by genie and the Windows utility If the network information does not change the next time you launch NET
18. ed e Channel The channel on which the wireless network operates NETGEAR recommends that you choose a network that uses a different channel from that of neighboring networks e Wireless Mode The wireless technology used for the router or access point such as N A G B or AC e WPS support Identifies whether the router or access point for this network supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup e MAC address The unique hardware address of the wireless device broadcasting this information Typically the wireless device is a wireless router or access point gt To view network details 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Join a Network button The Join a Network screen displays NETGEAR genie Home La os ngguest Join a Network Security enabled wPA PSKAWPA2 PSK Other s NETGEAR55 5G Securty enabled wP42 PSK ngguest Security enabled wWPA PSKAWPA2 PSK ngguest L um Security enabled iwP4 PSK WP42 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network v 4 Click a network name Getting Started 9 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Details button and Connect button display 5 Click the Details button NETGEAR genie Home ngguest Join a Network a Security enabled w P4 PSK WP42
19. em Status pop up window displays System Information Host Name MPAWLAN OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Pro OS Version 6 1 7601 Service Pack 1 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation OS Configuration Member Workstation OS Build Type Multiprocessor Free Registered Owner user Registered Organization Product ID 55041 011 1409716 86202 Original Install Date 1 20 2011 5 49 41 PM System Boot Time 9 12 2013 10 00 04 AM n done Save to File NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information IP information client driver and profile information and site survey information Optional Click the Save to File button to save the system information to your computer Click the Exit button Maintenance 25 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter You can view the following additional information about the mini adapter Sent Received Activity The total number of packets sent or received during communication with the wireless network Network The following information about the mini adapter s network displays IPv4 Address The IPv4 address assigned to this mini adapter The IPv4 address can change if you disconnect from the network and rejoin it later IPv6 Address The IPv6 address assigned to this mini adapter The IPv6 address can change if you disconnect from the network and rejoin it later Security Type Wireless security used for the mini adapter
20. ent can be lost if you upgraded your mini adapter software and did not reboot your computer To correct this problem either restart your computer or connect to a different access point Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 30 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 To prevent this type of network disconnection disable Selective Suspend gt To disable Selective Suspend mode 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Power Options gt Edit Plan Settings gt Change Advanced Power Settings gt USB Settings 2 Change the setting for Selective Suspend mode to Disabled How can improve the speed of my wireless connection The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network and the type of Internet connection You can view the physical rate in the status bar at the bottom of the NETGEAR genie screen e Ifthe physical rate is 54 Mbps you might be connected to an 802 11g network or the wireless N network might be set with WPA TKIP security When WPA TKIP security mode is configured on the router or access point WiFi regula
21. ireless router or access point The mini adapter joins the network which can take a few minutes Your settings are saved in a profile Note After the mini adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by genie and the Windows utility If the network information does not change the next time you launch NETGEAR genie it automatically connects to the network you previously joined Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie You can use the mini adapter s NETGEAR genie to join a network Getting Started 11 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter gt To join a network using NETGEAR genie 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETEGAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Join a Network button The Join a Network screen displays Home L ngguest Security enabledfwP PSK WPA2 PSK NETGEAR55 5G Other um Secuity enabledfw P42 PSK ngguest Security enabled wPA PSK WPA2 PSK ngguest a Secuity enablediwP4 PSK WP42 PSK Manually connect to a network hidden network 4 Click a network name The Details button and Connect button display Getting Started 12 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5 Click the Connect button NETGEAR genie English Home ngguest gt
22. ld If the NETGEAR Resource CD screen does not display browse the files on the CD and double click Autorun exe The NETGEAR Resource CD screen displays A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Install Windows 5 7 5 Standalone Driver Documentation Customer Support Online registration Online registration v 2 Click the Setup button Getting Started 5 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays h Software Update Check If you are connected to the Internet click Check for Updates to check for setup software updates To install the setup software from the CD click Install from CD Install the setup software Choose an option based on whether you are connected to the Internet e Connected to the Internet If you are connected to the Internet click the Check for Updates button After the software checks for software updates the Update Check Complete screen displays Click the Continue button The Welcome screen displays NETGEAR Genie Welcome NETGEAR The NETGEAR Genie will install the wireless adapter software on genie your computer Please read the following license agreement carefully To continue with the setup you must accept the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT THE FOLLOWING TERMS GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE FILE S UNLESS YOU HAVE A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH NETGEAR THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED AND COPYRIGHTED BY NETGEAR OR ITS THIRD PARTY
23. lo Install Windows Sete Standalone Driver Documentation Customer Support Online registration Online registration v Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button The driver installs on your computer When prompted insert the mini adapter into a USB port on your computer NETGEAR A6100 o as sml A Insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer Click OK to continue Click the OK button The driver finishes installing Click the Finish button A pop up window displays when the diver finishes installing Click the OK button If you use Windows 8 Windows 7 or Windows Vista use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network For more information about Windows WLAN Autoconfig see your computer s documentation Getting Started 20 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter For Windows XP use the Wireless Zero Configuration service For more information see your computer s documentation Note After the mini adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by genie and the Windows utility If the network information does not change the next time you launch NETGEAR genie it automatically connects to the network you previously joined View Connection Details After you join a network you can view the mini adapter s connection details in the NETGEAR genie s status bar gt To view connec
24. mead oats 11 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie 11 Join a Hidden NetWork ss sters einu ote ow wane deals aie pes 14 Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver 19 View Connection Details 21 Chapter 2 Maintenance Update the Mini Adapter s Software 23 Get Diagnostic Information for the Mini Adapter 24 View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter 26 Uninstall the Mini Adapter s Software 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubles hong sic 004 SAMIR 4 OME Dose ead dee Ea 29 Frequently Asked Questions 31 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default SetingS 2 4 000000 ee wugoddenedwkeothbeeawan awn 33 Technical Specwications 22 6 5 58084040 658008468 doses aE 34 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting Started The A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter wirelessly connects your notebook or desktop computer to an 11ac network for applications such as lag free video streaming throughout your home online gaming and secure and reliable Internet connections In addition Beamforming technology boosts the speed reliability and range of WiFi connections The mini adapter automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming technology to enhance WiFi perfo
25. ni adapter s NETGEAR genie to check for software updates and upgrade the mini adapter s software Note During the software update process the old software version is removed and all saved profiles are deleted before the new software version is installed When the software update process is complete the mini adapter no longer connects to the network automatically You need to join a network as described in Join a Network on page 10 If you do not use the NETGEAR genie see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver on page 19 gt To check or upgrade the mini adapter s software 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Other button The following screen displays NETGEAR genie Sent Received Activity Sent Packets Received Packets Join a Network CCE june IPv4 Address 10 150 101 Security Type IPv6 Address fe80 b9c0 724 3023 d3c6 Adapter Adapter MAC Address 44 94 FC 70 C9 3E Region United States Support Get Diagnostics Info Software Update 4 Click the Check button Maintenance 23 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Live Check pop up window displays Live Check Status A new version of the NETGEAR software is available 17 09 2013 13 20 06 Check for software update from NETGEAR server 17 09 2013 13 20 10
26. or use in typical laptop computers To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements it should not be used in other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements Note The country code selection is for non US model only and is not available to all US model Per FCC regulation all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings and Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
27. ou to insert your mini adapter NETGEAR NETGEAR A6100 WiFi Adapter Insert the wireless USB adapter into a USB port on your computer Click Next to continue Note You should leave your computer powered on while you insert the wireless USB adapter Getting Started 7 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 5 Insert the mini adapter into a USB port on your computer NETGEAR genie Join a Network Other The NETGEAR genie icon also displays in the Windows system try and on the desktop The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless connection e White N 3 5 bars strong connection e Yellow 1 2 bars weak connection e Red 0 zero bars no connection Note f you remove your mini adapter NETGEAR genie is not available and the icon is not displayed When you insert the mini adapter again the icon returns 6 Optional In NETGEAR genie from the Select Language drop down menu select a language NETGEAR genie screens are displayed in the language that you select Getting Started 8 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter View Network Details Before you join a network you can view details to help you determine which network to join e Network name SSID The name assigned to a wireless network As a security measure some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSIDs In such cases the network is hidden The name SSID field is blank even though the rest of the information is display
28. reil est conforme aux CNR d industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Notification of Compliance 36 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter 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 point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate iv Users should also be advised that high power radars are allocated as primary users i e priority users of the bands 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Advertissement Le guide d utilisation des dispositifs pour r seaux locaux doit inclure des instructions pr cises sur les restrictions susmentionn es notamment i Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz sont r serv s uniquement pour une utilisation l int rieur
29. rmance with 802 11ac WiFi devices Because it s automatic you don t have to turn on Beamforming or configure it When you connect to the WiFi network Beamforming focuses on your location for even better WiFi performance and speed Beamforming locks onto your laptop tablet or smartphone and follows as you move from place to place so you keep your optimal WiFi connection This chapter describes how to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter which involves these high level steps e Set Up the Mini Adapter e View Network Details e Join a Network e View Connection Details Note Software updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on htto support netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download new software or you can check for and download new software manually If the features or behavior of your product do not match what is described in this guide you might need to update your software A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Set Up the Mini Adapter Before you begin using your mini adapter set up the mini adapter using the resource CD that came in the package gt To set up your mini adapter 1 Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive Note If your computer does not have a CD drive or if you do not have your resource CD download the resource CD driver by visiting http support netgear com Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in the search fie
30. ting Started 18 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Note After the mini adapter joins the network it automatically saves the network connection information to a Windows profile Windows profiles can be used by genie and the Windows utility If the network information does not change the next time you launch NETGEAR genie it automatically connects to the network you previously joined Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver For Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista you can install the Windows standalone driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Windows WLAN Autoconfig service to join a network For Windows XP you can install the Windows driver without the NETGEAR genie and use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to join a network Note You do not need to install the standalone driver to use Windows WLAN Autoconfig service or Wireless Zero Configuration gt To install the standalone driver and join a network 1 Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive Note If your computer does not have a CD drive or if you do not have your resource CD download the resource CD driver by visiting http support netgear com Click the Support for Home Products button and enter A6100 in the search field Getting Started 19 2 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter If the CD main screen does not display browse the files on the CD and double click Autorun exe The Welcome screen displays A6100 WiFi USB Adapter Le Tye
31. tion details 1 Join a network using your mini adapter For more information see Join a Network on page 10 Scroll to the bottom of the NETEGEAR genie screen to view the mini adapter s connection details Network IPv4 Network Wireless Physical Signal name address security channel rate strength You can view the following connection details e Network name The network name SSID of the wireless network to which the mini adapter is connected e IPv4 address The IPv4 address of the wireless network to which the mini adapter is connected e Network security The lock symbol shows whether the network you are connected to uses wireless security An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security such as one that you might use in a coffee shop e Wireless channel The wireless channel of the network to which the mini adapter is connected e Physical rate The physical transmission rate for wireless communication e Signal strength The strength of the wireless signal Three to five bars indicate a good signal One or two bars indicate a weak signal Getting Started 21 Maintenance This chapter includes the following sections Update the Mini Adapter s Software Get Diagnostic Information for the Mini Adapter View Additional Information About the Mini Adapter Uninstall the Mini Adapter s Software 22 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Update the Mini Adapter s Software You can use the mi
32. tions allow the mini adapter to connect at up to 54 Mbps only For a faster connection configure the security for the router or access point as WPA2 or WPA WPA2 mixed wireless security The connection speed still depends on the wireless capacity of the router or access point e If you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your computer the physical rate is limited to the 14 Mbps of the older USB 1 1 standard How can view the IP address for the mini adapter Click the Na icon to open NETGEAR genie and click the Other button to view the IP address Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 31 Factory Default Settings and A Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics e Factory Default Settings e Technical Specifications 32 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 802 119 or 802 11b Data rate e Up to 433 Mbps with a router or access point that supports 802 11ac e Up to 150 Mbps with a router or access point that supports 802 11n Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications 33 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifi
33. to connect to the current wireless network Adapter Adapter MAC Address The mini adapter s Media Access Control MAC address The MAC address is a unique 48 bit hardware address assigned to each wireless device As a security measure some wireless networks restrict access based on a list of known MAC addresses If you try to join such a network you must provide your mini adapter s MAC address shown here to the network administrator before you can connect Region The mini adapter s region setting Wireless channels in use depend on the country or region Your mini adapter automatically scans approved channels for your region when it checks to see which networks are available in your area Governments regulate the channels used for wireless transmission Operating the mini adapter in a different region might violate local laws Maintenance 26 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter gt To view additional information about the mini adapter 1 Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer 2 Click the NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or on the desktop The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays 3 Click the Other button The following screen displays NETGEAR genie Sent Received Activity Sent Packets Home Join a Network CNED ee IPv4 Address IPv6 Address Adapter Adapter MAC Address Region Support Get Diagnostics Info Software Update Received P
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