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- Page 1 WiFi USB Adapter Mode l A700 0 Us e r Manual July 2017 202-11755-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Package Contents ........... . 6 WPS LED . - Page 4 A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter Lost Its IP Address ......... . . 26 How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Get Started And Connect To A Wifi Network
Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A7000 WiFi USB Adapter to a WiFi Network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Package Contents • WPS LED • Set Up Your Adapter •... -
Page 6: Package Contents
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Package Contents Your package contains the following items: Desktop dock Resource CD WiFi USB adapter WPS LED The WPS button on the adapter also functions as an LED. Figure 1. WPS LED Table 1. WPS LED color descriptions... -
Page 7: Set Up Your Adapter
To set up your adapter: 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: •... -
Page 8: Install A Windows Standalone Driver
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. -
Page 9: Install The Mac Adapter Software
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files on the CD and double-click the autostart.exe file. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The driver installs on your computer. When prompted, insert your adapter into your computer and click the OK button. -
Page 10: Insert The Adapter With A Desktop Dock
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock 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. -
Page 11: View Network Details Before Joining A Wifi Network
To view network details: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network page displays. Click a network name. -
Page 12: Join A Network Using The Windows Adapter Software
To join a WiFi network using the adapter software on a Windows-based computer: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Join a Network button. Select a WiFi network. -
Page 13: Join A Network Using Wps
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security. Before you use the WPS method to let the adapter join a network, make sure of the following: •... -
Page 14: Use The Windows Adapter Software To Manually Join A Hidden Network
To use WPS to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network page displays. - Page 15 To manually set up the connection to a hidden WiFi network: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Join a Network button. The Join a Network page displays.
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Page 16: Use The Mac Adapter Software To Join A Hidden Network Using Wps
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Use the Mac Adapter Software to Join a Hidden Network Using Before you use the WPS method to let the adapter join a hidden network, make sure of the following: • Your WiFi router or access point supports WPS. - Page 17 A7000 WiFi USB Adapter • Open_System WEP. Enter the network password in the Password field. • Shared_Key WEP. Enter the network password in the Password field. • WPA_PSK TKIP. Enter the network password in the Password field. • WPA_PSK AES. Enter the network password in the Password field.
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Page 18: Chapter 2 Monitor And Maintain The Adapter
Monitor and Maintain the Adapter This chapter includes the following sections: • View the Connection Status and Details • View More Information About the Adapter and Network • Get Diagnostic Information for the Adapter • Update the Adapter Software... -
Page 19: View The Connection Status And Details
WiFi router and the status of the Internet connection. To view the connection status from the adapter software: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter... -
Page 20: View More Information About The Adapter And Network
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter The adapter software opens. Click the Home button. The Home page displays a graphical presentation of the adapter’s connection to the WiFi router and the WiFi router’s connection to the Internet. If you encounter connection problems, see the following troubleshooting information: •... -
Page 21: Get Diagnostic Information For The Adapter
To view more information about the adapter and network: Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Other button. The Other page displays and shows the following information: •... -
Page 22: Update The Adapter Software
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Click the icon to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter software opens. Click the Other button. The Other page displays. Click the Get Info button. The System Status window opens. The adapter software starts collecting system information, IP information, client driver and profile information, and site survey information. - Page 23 A7000 WiFi USB Adapter The adapter software is updated. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter...
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Page 24: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter covers the following topics: • Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light When the Button Is Pressed • Adapter Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray or Mac Menu Bar • Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network •... -
Page 25: Adapter Wps Led Does Not Light When The Button Is Pressed
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light When the Button Is Pressed If the WPS LED does not light when you press the WPS button, try these troubleshooting tips: • Remove and reinsert the adapter. • Check the Windows device manager to see if the adapter is recognized and enabled. -
Page 26: When I Connect To The Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such As Printers
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers Try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that the router or access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. • Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking settings are configured correctly. -
Page 27: Appendix A Factory Default Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 28: Factory Default Settings
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your adapter. Table 2. Factory default settings Default Settings WiFi communication Enabled Country/region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b Data rate •... -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Technical Specifications The following table provides technical specifications for the adapter. Table 3. Technical specifications Feature Description Antenna Four dual-band dipole antennas Standards • 802.11ac • 802.11n • 802.11g • 802.11b • 802.11a Radio data rate...