Set Up Your Adapter; Install The Adapter Software; Install The Windows Adapter Software - NETGEAR A7000 User Manual

Set Up Your Adapter

Before you begin using your adapter, set up the adapter using the resource CD that came in
the package.
Note: The adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is
compatible with a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port.
To set up your adapter:
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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. The Windows adapter software allows you
to use the adapter software or a built-in Windows configuration tool to connect the
adapter to a WiFi network. For more information, see
Software on page 7.
• 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.
For more information, see
• Install the Mac Adapter Software. The Mac adapter software allows you to use the
adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. For more information, see
Install the Mac Adapter Software
2. Insert your adapter into your computer's USB port.
For more information, see
3. Join a WiFi network using the adapter software or a built-in Windows configuration tool.
For more information, see

Install the Adapter Software

Install the adapter software on your Windows-based or mac computer using the resource CD
that came with your adapter. If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit
netgear.com/support

Install the Windows Adapter Software

The Windows adapter software allows you to use the adapter software or a built-in Windows
configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter
Install a Windows Standalone Driver
on page 9.
Insert the Adapter
Join a WiFi Network
to download the adapter software.
Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network
Install the Windows Adapter
on page 9.
on page 11.
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on page 8.