A6100 AC600 Dual Band Wireless AC Adapter
User Guide
NOTE: Download and install the adapter software or standalone driver from the NETGEAR website before inserting the WiFi adapter into your computer.
December 2021
Install the adapter software
The adapter software allows you to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
- Visit https://www.netgear.com/support/download/?model=&model=A6100 and download the latest software file.
- Unzip the files from the .zip file.
- Double-click the file that ends in.exe and does not include Standalone in the file name.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Install the standalone driver
The standalone driver allows you to use your computer’s built-in Windows WiFi network settings to connect the adapter to a WiFi network instead of using the adapter software.
- Visit https://www.netgear.com/support/download/?model=&model=A6100 and download the latest software file.
- Unzip the files from the .zip file.
- Double-click the file that ends in.exe and includes Standalone in the file name.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Join a WiFi network
You can join a WiFi network using the adapter software, your computer’s built-in Windows WiFi network settings, or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your WiFi router supports it.
Join a WiFi network using the adapter software
- Make sure the adapter software is installed.
For more information, see Install the adapter software. - Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
- In the Windows system tray, click the
icon to launch the adapter software. - Click the Join a Network button.
- Select a WiFi network.
- Click the Connect button.
- If the WiFi network is secure, enter its password or network key.
The adapter joins the WiFi network, which might take a few minutes.
Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows WiFi network settings
- Make sure the standalone driver is installed.
For more information, see Install the standalone driver. - Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
- Open the WiFi network settings on your computer and select a WiFi network to connect.
For more information about how to connect to a WiFi network using your computer, see the Microsoft Windows support site.
Join a WiFi network using WPS
- Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
- Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for two seconds.
- Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router or gateway.
The adapter joins the WiFi network, which might take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile.
View your connection status
You can view the WiFi connection status using the adapter icon that displays in your Windows system tray. To view details about the WiFi connection, open the adapter software.
The color of the icon indicates the strength of your WiFi connection:
- White: Strong connection
Yellow: Weak connection
Red: No connection
If you remove your adapter, the adapter software becomes unavailable and the icon does not display. When you insert the adapter again, the icon returns.
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
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