Install the Windows standalone driver, insert the adapter into your computer,
and join a WiFi network using your computer’s built-in Windows WiFi network
settings.
Install the Windows standalone driver
The Windows standalone driver allows you to use your computer’s built-in
Windows WiFi network settings to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
1. Visit https://www.netgear.com/support/download/?model=A6150 and
download the latest software le for Windows.
2. Unzip the les from the .zip le.
3. Double-click the le that ends in.exe.
4. Follow the prompts to complete installation.
Join a WiFi network using the built-in Windows WiFi
network settings
1. Make sure the Windows standalone driver is installed.
2. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
3. 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.
Set up your adapter with a
Windows-based computer
Set up your adapter with a
Mac computer
Install the Mac adapter software, insert the adapter into your computer, and join a
WiFi network using the Mac adapter software.
Install Mac adapter software
1. Visit https://www.netgear.com/support/download/?model=A6150 and
download the latest software le for Mac.
2. Unzip the les from the .zip le.
3. Double-click the le that ends in .dmg.
4. Follow the prompts to complete installation.
Join a WiFi network using the Mac adapter software
1. Make sure the Mac adapter software is installed.
2. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
3. Click the icon in your Mac’s menu bar.
A list of WiFi networks in your area displays.
4. Select a WiFi network.
5. If the network is secure, enter its password or network key, and click the Join
button.
The adapter joins the network, which might take a few minutes.
You can view the WiFi connection status using the adapter icon that displays in
your Windows system tray or Mac menu bar.
The color of the icon indicates the strength of your WiFi connection:
• White: Strong connection
• Yellow: Weak connection
• Red: No connection
View your connection status