NETGEAR A6210 user manual Adapter Lost Its IP Address

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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter

When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet

If you can connect the adapter to a WiFi network but the network is not connected to the Internet, after you click the icon in the system tray or on your desktop to open NETGEAR genie, the Home screen displays the following graphical network representation:

Try these troubleshooting tips:

Make sure that you are connected to the correct WiFi network. If you are, check to see if the router’s or access point’s Internet connection is working.

If the Internet connection of the router or access point does not work, restart the modem (or any other device that serves as your ISP connection), router or access point, and computer.

When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers

Try these troubleshooting tips:

Make sure that the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network.

Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly.

Adapter Lost Its IP Address

The adapter might lose its IP address after you upgrade the adapter software but do not reboot your computer. Either restart your computer, or connect to a different router or access point.

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Network  To set up your adapter Set Up and Install the AdapterGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network  To view network details View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi NetworkGet Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Join a WiFi Network  To use WPS to let the adapter join a WiFi network Join a Network Using WPS To let the adapter join a network by using Netgear genie Join a Network 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 Join a Hidden Network  To use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi 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 Yellow View the Connection Status and Details To view connection status and details White To view more information about the adapter and network View More Information About the Adapter and NetworkMonitor and Maintain the Adapter  To get diagnostic information about the adapter Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter To check or upgrade the adapter’s software Upgrade the Adapter SoftwareMonitor and Maintain the Adapter Uninstall the Adapter Software Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray TroubleshootingAdapter LED Is Not Lit Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network Adapter Lost Its IP Address How Can I View the IP Address of the Adapter? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications Following table lists the default settings of your adapter Factory Default SettingsTechnical specifications Technical Specifications