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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
Us er Manual
September 2013
202-11274-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Us er Manual September 2013 202-11274-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Join a Network Using WPS ........11 Join a Network Using NETGEAR genie ......11 Join a Hidden Network .

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    WiFi connection. This chapter describes how to set up the A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter, which involves these high-level steps: •...

  • Page 5: Set Up The Mini Adapter

    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. 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: Click the Setup button.
  • Page 6 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Software Update Check screen displays: Install the setup software. Choose an option based on whether you are connected to the Internet: • Connected to the Internet. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button.
  • Page 7 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 you to insert your mini adapter. Getting Started...
  • Page 8 Insert the mini adapter into a USB port on your computer. The NETGEAR genie screen displays: 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: •...

  • Page 9: View Network Details

    To view network details:  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. Click the Join a Network button.

  • Page 10: Join A Network

    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.

  • Page 11: Join A Network Using Wps

    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...
  • Page 12 To join a network using NETGEAR genie:  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 NETEGAR genie Home screen displays.
  • Page 13 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...

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter The Join a Network screen displays: Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. Select the Use WPS Push ‘N’ Connect radio button. Click the Start button. Getting Started...
  • Page 16 To manually connect without WPS:  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...
  • Page 17 A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network screen displays: Expand the Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks) section. Getting Started...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: 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.
  • Page 20 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: 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.

  • Page 21: View Connection Details

    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. To view connection details: ...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 23: Update The Mini Adapter's Software

    A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Update the Mini Adapter’s Software You can use the mini 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.

  • Page 24: Get Diagnostic Information For The Mini Adapter

    To get diagnostic information about the mini adapter:  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.
  • Page 25 Click the Get Info button. The System Status pop-up window displays: 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.

  • Page 26: View Additional Information About The Mini Adapter

    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.

  • Page 27: Uninstall The Mini Adapter's Software

    To view additional information about the mini adapter:  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.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that your mini adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer. • Click the icon to open NETGEAR genie. The following screen displays if the mini adapter cannot connect to the network that you selected: •...
  • Page 30 When I connect to the network, I cannot access the Internet. Click 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: Make sure that you are connected to the correct network. If you are, check to see if the router’s Internet connection is working.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    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: •...

  • Page 32: Appendix A Factory Default Settings And Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 33: Factory Default Settings

    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 •...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the mini adapter. Table 2. Technical Specifications Feature Description Antenna 1 PIFA antenna Standards • 802.11ac draft 2.0 • 802.11n • 802.11g • 802.11b • 802.11a...

  • Page 35: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance

    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.

  • Page 36: Industry Canada

    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.

  • Page 37: Radiation Exposure Statement

    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.
  • Page 38 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...

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