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JamesWFink
Apr 01, 2019Follower
Cannot install
I purchased a Netgear AC600 wireless adapter and two Netgear N600 wireless adapters. I installed the AC600 adapter on my PC using the supplied CD. I works great for internet service. I tried to in...
michaelkenward
Apr 02, 2019Guru - Experienced User
JamesWFink wrote:
I tried to install the N600 on a smart TV using the WPS button, but it does not work.
You cannot use a USB device like that to make your TV wifi capable.
The TV's USB is for storage, things like music and films.
If you look at the documents for the A6100 and the "System Requirements" you will see that its says that you need a Windows PC. That is not just for installation. That is to make it work.
Some TV makers have their own specialist, and probably expensive, widgets to add wifi.
If your TV has a wired LAN input, then a good option is to use Powerline Ethernet.
I use that. It is easier to set up, faster, and more reliable than wifi.