NETGEAR A6210 user manual Set Up and Install the Adapter,  To set up your adapter

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A6210 WiFi USB Adapter

Set Up and Install the Adapter

Before you begin using your adapter, set up the adapter using the resource CD that came in the package.

Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port.

To set up your adapter:

1.Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.

Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, or if you do not have your resource CD, visit support.netgear.com. Click the Support for Home button, type A6210 in the search field, and locate and download the standalone driver.

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. The screen looks similar to the following figure.

2.Click the Setup button.

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network

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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  To view connection status and details View the Connection Status and DetailsWhite Yellow 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