NETGEAR A7000 Quick Start

Quick Start

WiFi USB Adapter
Model A7000

Package Contents

Desktop dock
WiFi USB adapter
Set Up Your Adapter
Follow these high-level steps 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
allows you to use the adapter software or a built-in Windows configuration
tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
• Install a Windows Standalone
you to use a built-in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to
a WiFi network.
• Install the Mac Adapter Software.
use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network.
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 Windows Adapter Software
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit
to download the adapter software.
Resource CD
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. If the file extension is
hidden, the file displays as autostart.
2. Click the Setup button.
The Software Update Check window opens.
Software. The Windows adapter software
Driver. The Windows standalone diver allows
The Mac adapter software allows you to
Insert the Adapter.
Join a WiFi Network.
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3. Select one of the following options:
• Check for Updates. If you are connected to the Internet, click the Check
for Updates button. The software check for updates.
• 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 software.
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
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.
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