NETGEAR A6100 User Manual

Getting Started
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A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter
5. Select the Enter wireless information myself radio button.
6. Type the network name (SSID) in the Network Name (SSID) field.
7. Select the network’
s security type from the Security Type drop-down menu:
• None.
The network does not require a password.
• WEP.
The password (key) is a 10 or 26 hexadecimal digit.
• WP
A-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8–63 characters in length or a 64
hexadecimal digit.
• WP
A2-PSK. The password (passphrase) is 8–63 characters in length or a 64
hexadecimal digit.
Note: NETGEAR genie does not support the WPA or WPA2 security type.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista, use the Windows
WLAN Autoconfig service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join
the network. For Windows XP, use the Wireless Zero Configuration
service to enter WPA or WPA2 credentials to join the network.
8. T
ype the network’s password (passphrase) in the passphrase field.
If you selected the WEP security type, type the WEP key in the Key field.
9. Click the Connect button.
The mini adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are
saved in a profile.

NETGEAR A6100 Specifications

General

Interface	WLAN
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 5 GHz
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate	600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rates supported	150, 433 Mbit/s
Internal	No
Component for	PC/Thin Client/Tablet/Server/Workstation
Product color	Black
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	18.4 mm
Width	36.1 mm
Height	8.1 mm
Weight	8 g