NETGEAR A6210 Join a Network Using WPS,  To use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi network

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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter

Standalone driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig. Install the adapter’s standalone driver and use Windows WLAN Autoconfig to join a WiFi network (see Join a Network Using a Standalone Driver and Windows WLAN Autoconfig on page 15).

This is an alternate method that does not use WPS or NETGEAR genie. You can also use this method if your computer does not include a CD drive.

You can also join hidden networks. For more information, see Join a Hidden Network on page 18.

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 let the adapter join a network, make sure of the following:

Your WiFi router or access point supports WPS.

The security on your WiFi router or access point is not set to WEP. WEP and WPS are incompatible. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point is set to WEP.

Note: For information about using WPS to let the adapter a hidden network, see Use WPS to Let the Adapter Join a Hidden Network on page 18.

To use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi network:

1.Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.

2.Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for more than two seconds. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.)

WPS button and LED

3.Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router or access point.

The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile.

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network

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Contents A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Network Set Up and Install the Adapter  To set up your adapterGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network  To view network detailsGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Join a WiFi Network Join a Network Using WPS  To use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi networkJoin a Network Using Netgear genie  To let the adapter join a network by using Netgear genieGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network  To use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network Join a Hidden NetworkGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Manually Set Up a WiFi Connection to a Hidden Network Join a Network screen displays Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Monitor and Maintain the Adapter View the Connection Status and Details  To view connection status and detailsWhite YellowView More Information About the Adapter and Network  To view more information about the adapter and networkMonitor and Maintain the Adapter Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter  To get diagnostic information about the adapterUpgrade the Adapter Software  To check or upgrade the adapter’s softwareMonitor and Maintain the Adapter Uninstall the Adapter Software Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Adapter LED Is Not LitIcon Is Not in the Windows System Tray Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network Adapter Lost Its IP Address Frequently Asked Questions How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection?How Can I View the IP Address of the Adapter? Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings Following table lists the default settings of your adapterTechnical Specifications Technical specifications