NETGEAR A6150

Contents
Chapter 1 Install Your Adapter and Connect to a WiFi Network
Package contents..................................................................................5
Status LED..............................................................................................5
Use the adapter with a Windows-based computer..........................6
Set up your adapter with a Windows-based computer..............6
Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool..................7
Use the adapter with a Mac.................................................................8
Set up your adapter with a Mac......................................................8
Join a WiFi network on a Mac.........................................................9
Use WPS to join a WiFi network on a Mac....................................9
Use WPS with the PBC method to join a WiFi network on a
Mac..............................................................................................10
Use WPS with the PIN method to join a WiFi network on a
Mac..............................................................................................10
View information about or change a WiFi network on a Mac...11
Join a hidden WiFi network on a Mac.........................................12
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
The adapter LED does not light........................................................15
The adapter does not connect to a WiFi network..........................15
When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access the
Internet.................................................................................................15
When I connect the adapter to a WiFi network, I cannot access a
shared resource..................................................................................16
How can I improve the speed of the WiFi connection?.................16
How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a
Windows-based computer?..............................................................17
How do I view the speed of the WiFi connection on a Mac?........17
Where can I find more information about the built-in Windows
tool?......................................................................................................18
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings......................................................................20
Technical specifications.....................................................................20
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