NETGEAR A7000 User Manual

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network
7
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter
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:
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
Install the Windows Adapter
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 a Windows Standalone Driver on page 8.
• 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 on page 9.
2. Insert your adapter into your computer’s USB port.
For more information, see Insert the Adapter on page 9.
3. Join a WiFi network using the adapter software or a built-in Windows configuration tool.
For more information, see Join a WiFi Network on page 11.
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 to download the adapter software.
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.

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