Installation Manual

Quick Start
WiFi USB Adapter
Model A7000
Package Contents
Set Up Your Adapter
Follow these high-level steps to set up your adapter:
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.
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.
WiFi USB 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.
• 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.
Resource CD
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