Netgear A7000 Installation Manual

Set Up Your Adapter

Follow these high-level steps to set up your adapter:

3. Select one of the following options:

• Check for Updates. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check for Updates button. The soware check for updates.

Quick Start

WiFi USB Adapter

Model A7000

Package Contents

Desktop dock

Resource CD

1. Install the NETGEAR adapter soware or a standalone driver for your computer.

NETGEAR offers adapter software for Windows-based and Mac computers and a standalone driver for Windows-based computers. You must install either one version of the software or a driver, as described in the following sections:

• Install the Windows Adapter Soware. The Windows adapter soware

allows you to use the adapter soware or a built-in Windows conﬁguration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.

• Install a Windows Standalone Driver. The Windows standalone diver allows

you to use a built-in Windows conﬁguration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.

• Install the Mac Adapter Soware. The Mac adapter soware allows you to

use the adapter soware to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.

2. Insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port. For more information, see Insert the Adapter.

3. Join a WiFi network using the adapter soware or a built-in Windows conﬁguration tool.

For more information, see Join a WiFi Network.

Install the Windows Adapter Soware

1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.

Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support

to download the adapter software.

The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens.

• Install from CD. If you are not connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button.

4. Follow the prompts to install the adapter soware.

5. When prompted, insert your adapter into your computer and click the Next

button. For more information, see Insert the Adapter.

Install a Windows Standalone Driver

1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.

Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support

to download the adapter software.

The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens.

Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files

on the CD and double-click the autostart.exe ﬁle.

2. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button.

The driver installs on your computer.

3. When prompted, insert your adapter into your computer and click the OK

button. For more information, see Insert the Adapter.

WiFi USB adapter

Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files

on the CD and double-click the autostart.exe ﬁle. If the file extension is hidden, the file displays as autostart.

2. Click the Setup button.

The Software Update Check window opens.

Install the Mac Adapter Soware

1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.

Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support

to download the adapter software.

The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens.

Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files

on the CD and double-click the file ending in .pkg or .dmg. An example of an adapter software file name is

A7000_MAC_OS_Installation_1.0.0.7.pkg or A7000_MAC_OS_Installation_1.0.0.7.dmg.

Note: We recommend that you do not use another cable to connect the

adapter to the USB port on your computer. Use the desktop dock with the attached cable that is supplied in the package. Using another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter.

• Without a desktop dock. To use the adapter without the desktop dock,

insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Move the antenna to a 90 degree angle for increased WiFi performance.

Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Soware

1. Click the icon in your Mac’s menu bar. A list of WiFi networks in your area displays.

2. Select a WiFi network.

3. If your network is secure, enter its password or network key, and click the Join button.

The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile.

Join a Network Using WPS

2. Follow the prompts to install the adapter soware.

3. When prompted, restart your computer.

4. Aer your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer. For more information, see Insert the Adapter.

Insert the Adapter

You can insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port with or without the desktop dock:

• With a desktop dock. To use the adapter with the desktop dock, place the adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

When the adapter is placed in the desktop dock, you can fold out the adapter to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance.

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Join a WiFi Network

You can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using the adapter software, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your WiFi router supports it, or a built-in Windows conﬁguration tool.

Note: You can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using a built-in Windows

configuration tool if you installed the adapter software or if you installed a standalone driver. For more information about how to connect using a built-in Windows conﬁguration tool, see your computer’s documentation.

Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Soware

1. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.

2. Click the Join a Network button.

3. Select a WiFi network.

4. Click the Connect button.

5. If the network is secure, enter its password or network key. The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are

saved in a profile.

1. Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for two seconds.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router or gateway.

The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a profile.

Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit

www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest

downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.

For regulatory compliance information, visit

http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

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