NETGEAR Nighthawk A8000 User Manual

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Get Started and Connect to a WiFi
Network
The NETGEAR A8000 WiFi 6E USB Adapter connects your notebook or desktop
computer over WiFi to an 11ax or other network for applications such as lag-free video
streaming throughout your home, online gaming, and secure and reliable Internet
connections.
This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A8000 WiFi 6E USB Adapter, in
this manual referred to as the adapter, to a WiFi network. The chapter includes the
following sections:
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Copy or Download the A8000 Installation Program on page 5
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Set Up and Install the Adapter on page 5
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Join a WiFi Network on page 6
NOTE: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the
support website at support.netgear.com.
NOTE: You can register your A8000 with NETGEAR and receive notifications
with firmware updates. Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are
made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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NETGEAR Nighthawk A8000 Specifications

General

Modem Technology	DOCSIS 3.1
Processor	1.5 GHz dual-core processor
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Interface	USB
CableLabs DOCSIS	DOCSIS 3.1