NETGEAR A6210 user manual Network

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1. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi		1
1. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi
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The NETGEAR A6210 WiFi USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop computer over WiFi to an 11ac or other network for applications such as lag-free video streaming throughout your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet connections.

This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter, in this manual referred to as the adapter, to a WiFi network. The chapter includes the following sections:

•Set Up and Install the Adapter

•View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network

•Join a WiFi Network

Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.

Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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Contents A6210 WiFi USB Adapter Compliance SupportTrademarks 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 Adapter LED Is Not Lit TroubleshootingIcon Is Not in the Windows System Tray Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network Adapter Lost Its IP Address How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow 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