Netgear A7000 driver and firmware
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Product Data Sheet - Page 4
...8226; AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter (A7000)
• USB 3.0 cable with magnetic cradle
• Quick start guide
• NETGEAR® installation CD
Physical Specifications
• Adapter dimensions & weight: - 119.9 x 46 x 22 mm
(4.7 x 1.8 x .87 in) - 66.5 g (0.147 lb)
• Magnetic cradle dimensions & weight: - 125 x 108.71 x 31 mm
(4.9 x 4.28 x 1.22 in) - 179 g (0.395 lb)
Support
•...
Installation Guide - Page 1
... computer's USB port. For more information, see Insert the Adapter.
3. Join a WiFi network using the adapter software or a built-in Windows configuration tool. For more information, see Join a WiFi Network.
Install the Windows Adapter Software
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...
Installation Guide - Page 2
... 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 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...
User Manual - Page 3
... Information for the Adapter 21 Update the Adapter Software 22
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light When the Button Is Pressed 25 Adapter Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray or Mac Menu Bar 25 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 25 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet . . . . 25 When I Connect...
User Manual - Page 5
...Contents • WPS LED • Set Up Your Adapter • Install the Adapter Software • Insert the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network • Join a Hidden Network
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug...
User Manual - Page 7
... USB 1.1 port.
To set up your adapter: 1. Install the NETGEAR adapter software 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 Software...
User Manual - Page 8
... you to use a built-in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. To install the Windows standalone driver from the adapter software: 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.
Get Started and Connect to...
User Manual - Page 9
... page 9.
Install the Mac Adapter Software
The Mac adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. To install the adapter software for Mac computers: 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...
User Manual - Page 11
... adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
The adapter software opens.
3. Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network page displays.
4. Click a network name. The Details button displays.
5. Click the Details button. The Details window opens and shows the following information:
• Network name (SSID). The name assigned to a WiFi...
User Manual - Page 12
...Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software
To join a WiFi network using the adapter software on a Windows-based computer: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
The adapter software opens.
3. Click the Join a Network button. 4. Select a WiFi network. 5. If your network does not display in the network list, click...
User Manual - Page 13
... USB port on your computer. 2. Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for two seconds.
3. 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.
Join a Network Using the Standalone Driver
For Windows 10, 8 (or 8.1), and Windows 7, you can connect your adapter to a WiFi network...
User Manual - Page 14
... on your WiFi router or access point is set to WEP.
To use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network:
1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
The adapter software opens.
3. Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network page displays.
4. Click the arrow next to Manually Connect to a network (for hidden...
User Manual - Page 16
... WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point is set to WEP.
To use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network:
1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon in your Mac's menu bar.
A list of WiFi networks in your area displays.
3. Select WPS. The WPS window opens.
4. Open your router or access point web interface...
User Manual - Page 18
2. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter
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This chapter includes the following sections:
• View the Connection Status and Details • View More Information About the Adapter and Network • Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter • Update the Adapter Software
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User Manual - Page 19
... From the Windows Adapter Software
You can use the Windows adapter software to view the strength, status, and details of the connection between the adapter and the WiFi router and the status of the Internet connection.
To view the connection status from the adapter software:
1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
Monitor...
User Manual - Page 21
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter
To view more information about the adapter and network: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
The adapter software opens.
3. Click the Other button. The Other page displays and shows the following information:
• Sent/Received Activity. The total number of packets sent or received during ...
User Manual - Page 22
... the network.
To check and update the adapter's software: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
2. Click the
icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie.
The adapter software opens.
3. Click the Other button. The Other page displays.
4. Click the Check button. The Live Check window opens.
The adapter software checks for available software upgrades.
5. If new software is...
User Manual - Page 24
... When the Button Is Pressed • Adapter Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray or Mac Menu Bar • Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network • When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet • When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers • Adapter Lost Its IP Address • How Can I Improve the Speed...
User Manual - Page 25
... troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that your adapter is inserted securely into the USB port on your computer. • If the network uses WiFi security, check that you use the correct WiFi security settings or
use Push 'N' Connect if the network supports WPS. • Some networks restrict use to only computers or WiFi devices with known MAC
addresses. If that is the case, follow the steps...
User Manual - Page 26
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter
When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers
Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured
correctly.
Adapter Lost Its IP Address
The adapter might lose its IP ...