Netgear A6150 (A6150-100PES) user manual

Contents

1. 1. Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Networkp. 4

   Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150, in this manual referred to as the adapter, is a USB2.0…

2. Status LEDp. 5

   The adapter contains a small status LED that lights when you insert the adapter into the USB port of your computer. Figure 2. Status LED Table 1. Status LED…

3. Use the adapter with a Windows-based computerp. 6

   Other than driver software, the adapter does not come with NETGEAR adapter software. That is, it does not come with an adapter-specific graphical user…

4. Use the adapter with a Macp. 8

   The adapter comes with a macOS driver and NETGEAR adapter software (that is, an adapter-specific graphical user interface). To establish a WiFi connection with…

5. 2. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questionsp. 14

   Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter describes how you can troubleshoot the adapter and network environment, and addresses frequently…

6. The adapter LED does not lightp. 15

   If the LED does not light when you insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the adapter. •…

7. The adapter does not connect to a WiFi networkp. 15

   If you cannot connect the adapter to a selected WiFi network as described in Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool on page 7 or Join a WiFi…

8. When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the Internetp. 15

   If you can connect the adapter to a WiFi network but the network is not connected to the Internet, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that you are…

9. When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a shared resourcep. 16

   If you cannot access a shared resource such as a printer, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the WiFi router or access point is physically…

10. How can I improve the speed of the WiFi connection?p. 16

    The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer, the capacity of the WiFi router or access point for the WiFi network, and the…

11. How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Windows-based computer?p. 17

    While your computer is connected to a WiFi network using the adapter, you can view the speed of the WiFi connection. To view the speed of the WiFi connection…

12. How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac?p. 17

    While your Mac is connected to a WiFi network using the adapter, you can view the speed of the WiFi connection. To view the speed of the WiFi connection on a…

13. Where can I find more information about the built-in Windows tool?p. 18
14. A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specificationsp. 19

    A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory default settings • Technical specifications…

15. Factory default settingsp. 20

    The following table lists the default settings of your adapter. Table 2. Factory default settings Default Setting Feature Enabled (non-configurable) WiFi…

16. Technical specificationsp. 20

    The following table lists the technical specifications of your adapter. Table 3. Technical specifications Description Feature Internal dual-band monopole…

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