No access to router A6210

[taktak]

Hello all. I'm in a hotel and cannot physically access the router. Is there a way for me to connect the A6210? I'm talking about the WPS feature of the adapter.

The Netgear software is loaded on my laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[plemans]

You should be able to connect to the wireless using the password they provide you

[taktak]

Hello and thanks. 🙂

Yes, the hotel has provided the password for its network. It appears that I have misunderstood that I require _both_ the network password _and_ a WPS connection. After reading your response I now understand that the WPS is not needed.

Unfortunately, when I use this A6210, the internet speed remains unchanged. No improvement. I am using a USB 3.0 port.

QUESTION

Is there a way that I can fine-tune the Netgear driver or my Windows 10 settings such that the A6210 delivers more speed?

PS: I can see that the A6210 is operational when I check device properties within Windows 10. Additionally the laptop detects or sees many more wireless networks when the A6210 is plugged in.

[plemans]

most hotels limit the speed per device so they can supply the whole hotel. 

You can try checking with them but their front desk is unlikely to know

[taktak]

Your assessment of the hotel environment is correct I believe. 

All is not lost, as the USB adapter _does_ pull in many more available networks. Although I won't be using those additional networks, their presence, when using the USB adapter, indicates high gain. And, consequently, the possibility of better streaming and fewer dropped connections on the network that I _do_ use. Even if speed to my device is capped by the network.

Not ideal. But better than nothing.