Netgear AC600-WiFi User Manual - Page 31

A6100 WiFi USB Mini Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Do USB ports go into a sleep mode if no traffic is going to or from the port? USB devices go into sleep mode if a USB feature called Selective Suspend is enabled, which it is by default. If a USB device goes into Selective Suspend mode, the network disconnects. To prevent this type of network disconnection, disable Selective Suspend.  To disable Selective Suspend mode: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings > USB Settings. 2. Change the setting for Selective Suspend mode to Disabled. How can I improve the speed of my wireless connection? The connection speed can vary depending on the type of USB port on your computer, the capacity of the router or access point for the wireless network, and the type of Internet connection. You can view the physical rate in the status bar at the bottom of the NETGEAR genie screen: • If the physical rate is 54 Mbps, you might be connected to an 802.11g network, or the wireless-N network might be set with WPA (TKIP) security. When WPA (TKIP) security mode is configured on the router or access point, WiFi regulations allow the mini adapter to connect at up to 54 Mbps only. For a faster connection, configure the security for the router or access point as WPA2 or WPA + WPA2 mixed wireless security. The connection speed still depends on the wireless capacity of the router or access point. • If you do not have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the physical rate is limited to the 14 Mbps of the older USB 1.1 standard. How can I view the IP address for the mini adapter? Click the address. icon to open NETGEAR genie and click the Other button to view the IP Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 31