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Install the Mac 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.
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.
2. Follow the prompts to install the adapter software.
3. When prompted, restart your computer.
4. After 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.
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.
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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 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 Software
1. Click the
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
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Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software
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
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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