Netgear A6210 Ac1200 High Gain Wifi Usb Adapter 802 11ac Dual Band Usb 3 0 User Manual

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The Join a Network screen displays.
4. 
Expand the  Manually Connect to a network (for hidden networks)  section. 

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5. 
Select the  Enter wireless information myself  radio button.
6. In the Network Name (SSID)  field, type the network name (SSID).
7.  From the Security Type  menu, select the network’s security type:
• None.  The network is not secure and does not require a key or passphrase.
• WEP (Open)

. If the encryption strength of the network is 64 bit, the network key m\
ust 
consist of 10 hexadecimal digits. If the encryption strength of the...

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The Join a Network screen shows that the adapter is connected to the net\
work and the 
genie status bar at the bottom of the screen shows information about the\
 network 
connection. For more information about the status bar, see  View the Connection Status 
and Details on page  25.
After the adapter joins the network, it saves the network connection inf\
ormation to a 
Windows profile. Both NETGEAR genie and the Windows Wireless...

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2.   Monitor and Maintain the Adapter
This chapter includes the following sections:•View the Connection Status and Details
• View More Information About the Adapter and Network
• Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter
• Upgrade the Adapter Software
• Uninstall the Adapter Software 

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View the Connection Status and Details
You can use the adapter’s NETGEAR genie to view the strength, status, and details of the 
connection between the adapter and the WiFi router and the status of the\
 Internet 
connection.
To view connection status and details:
1.  Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2.  Let your adapter join a network. 
If your adapter was previously connected to a network, the adapter recon\
nects...

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If you encounter connection problems, see the following troubleshooting \
information:
•
If the adapter cannot connect to the WiFi router, see Adapter Does Not Connect to a 
WiFi Network  on page  34.
• If the WiFi router cannot connect to the Internet, see  When I Connect the Adapter to a 
Network, I Cannot Access the Internet on page  35.
The adapter’s connection details show in the genie status bar that displays at the b\
ottom  of each genie...

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For more information about letting y
our adapter join a network, see Join a WiFi Network on 
page
  11.
3.  If NETGEAR  genie is not yet open, click the icon in the system tray or on your desk\
top.
The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays.
4.  Click the Other button.
The Other screen displays.
The screen shows the following information:
• Sent/Received Activity . The total number of packets sent or received during 
communication with the WiFi...

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region when it checks to see which networks are available in your area. \
Governments regulate the channels used for WiFi transmission. Operating \
the 
adapter in a different region might violate local laws.
Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter
You can use the adapter’s NETGEAR genie to display and save the following diagnostic 
information:
• System information
• IP information
• Client driver and profile information
• Site survey...

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5. 
Click the Get Info button.
The System Status pop-up screen displays.
NETGEAR genie starts collecting system information, IP information, clie\
nt driver and 
profile information, and site survey information.
6.  To save the system information to your computer, click the  Save to File button and follow 
the instructions of your browser to save the information.
7.  Click the Exit button.
Upgrade the Adapter Software
You can use the adapter’s...

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For more information about letting y
our adapter join a network, see Join a WiFi Network on 
page
  11.
3.  If NETGEAR  genie is not yet open, click the icon in the system tray or on your desk\
top.
The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays.
4.  Click the  Other button.
The Other screen displays.
5.  Click the  Check button.
The Live Check pop-up screen displays.