NETGEAR A6150 User Manual

Use the adapter with a Windows-based
computer
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 interface. Instead, to
establish a WiFi connection with the adapter, use the software that is already built-in
into your Windows-based computer.
The adapter supports Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Set up your adapter with a Windows-based computer
You can install the drivers that support Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and
Windows7.
After you install the Windows drivers, you can insert the adapter in your Windows-based
computer, and use the built-in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a
WiFi network.
To set up your adapter with a Windows-based computer:
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 file.
2.
Click the Install Windows Driver button.
All Windows drivers are installed on your computer.
3.
Wait for the installation windows to show that the drivers are successfully installed.
4. Insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port.
The adapter device driver software for your Windows version is installed.
5.
Connect your adapter to a WiFi network using a built-in Windows configuration tool.
For more information, see Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows tool on
page 7.
User Manual6Install Your Adapter and
Connect to a WiFi Network
AC1200 WiFi USB Adapter Model A6150 User Manual

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