NETGEAR A6150 Quick Start

Follow these steps to set up your adapter with a Windows‑based
computer:
1. Install the Windows driver on your computer.
The Windows driver allows you to use a built‑in Windows
conguration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
For more information, see Install the Windows Driver.
2. Insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port.
3. Join a WiFi network using a built-in Windows conguration tool.
For more information, see Join a Network Using the Windows Driver.
Install the Windows Driver
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the
adapter software.
The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens.
Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse
the files on the CD and double‑click the autostart.exe le.
2. Click the Install Windows Driver button.
The driver installs on your computer.
3. After the installation windows shows that the driver successfully
installed, insert your adapter into your computer.
Join a Network Using the Windows Driver
If you installed the Windows driver, for Windows 10, 8, 8.1, or 7 you
can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using a built‑in Windows
conguration tool.
For more information about how to connect to a WiFi network using a
built-in Windows conguration tool, see the Microsoft Windows support
site.
Set Up Your Adapter With a
Windows-Based Computer
Follow these steps to set up your adapter with a Mac computer:
1. Install the Mac adapter software on your computer.
The Mac adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to
connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
For more information, see Install the Mac Adapter Software.
2. Insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port.
3. Join a WiFi network using the Mac adapter software.
For more information, see Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter
Software.
Install the Mac Adapter Software
Note: Some builds of macOS require an approval to install client
software. If your adapter installation is blocked during initial software
installation, you must override your computer’s security settings and
allow your computer to install the driver. For more information, see the
Apple support site.
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6150 to download the
adapter software.
The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens.
Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse
the files on the CD and double‑click the file ending in .dmg or .pkg.
The following are examples of adapter software file names:
A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.dmg or A6150_MAC_V1.0.0.1.pkg.
2. Follow the prompts to install the adapter software.
3. When prompted, restart your computer.
4. After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your
computer’s USB port.
Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software
1. Click the icon in your Mac’s menu bar.
A list of WiFi networks in your area displays.
2. Select a WiFi network.
3. If your network is secure, enter its password or network key, and click
the Join button.
The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your
settings are saved in a prole.
Set Up Your Adapter With a
Mac Computer

NETGEAR A6150 Specifications

General

Internal	No
Antenna type	2x2
Component for	PC/Laptop
Plug and Play	Yes
Product color	Black
Country of origin	Vietnam
Master (outer) case width	287 mm
Master (outer) case height	194 mm
Master (outer) case length	297 mm
Master (outer) case weight	3030 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Quantity per master (outer) case	10 pc(s)
Package depth	125 mm
Package width	143 mm
Package height	52 mm
Package weight	287 g
Interface	WLAN
USB version	2.0
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 300, 1000, 1200 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rates supported	300, 867 Mbit/s
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	20 mm
Width	14 mm
Height	7 mm
Weight	5 g