NETGEAR A7000 Quick Start

Quick Start
WiFi USB Adapter
Model A7000
Package Contents
Install Using a Windows Computer
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not have a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support
to download the adapter software.
The NETGEAR installation assistant opens.
If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not open, browse the files on the
CD and double-click the file ending in .exe.
2. To accept the license agreement, select the I agree radio button and click the
Next button.
After a few minutes, you are prompted to insert your adapter into a USB port
on your computer.
For more information, see Insert the Adapter.
3. Insert your adapter into your computer and click the Next button.
A list of wireless networks in your area displays.
Install Using a Mac Computer
1. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.
Note: If your computer does not have a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support
to download the adapter software.
The NETGEAR installation assistant opens.
If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not open, browse the files on the
CD and double-click the file ending in .pkg.
2. Follow the prompts to install the adapter soware.
After your computer installs the adapter software, you are prompted to
restart your computer.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Aer your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer.
For more information, see Insert the Adapter.
5. Click the adapter icon in your Mac’s menu bar.
A list of wireless networks in your area displays.
WiFi USB Adapter
Insert the Adapter
You can insert you adapter into your computer 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: NETGEAR does not recommend that you 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.
• Without a desktop dock. To use the adapter without the desktop dock,
insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
Resource CD
Desktop dock

NETGEAR A7000 Specifications

General

Internal	No
Component for	PC/Laptop
Product color	Black
Interface	WLAN
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bandwidth (first)	600 GHz
Bandwidth (second)	1300 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate	1900 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rates supported	600, 1300, 1900 Mbit/s
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Antennas quantity	1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	22 mm
Width	46 mm
Height	119.9 mm
Weight	66.5 g