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- Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk® A7500 WiFi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. December 2023 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12722-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
- Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network Download the A7500 Installation Program........5 Set Up and Install the Adapter............5 Join a WiFi Network................6 Join a Network Using the Adapter Driver........6 Chapter 2 Monitor and Maintain the Adapter View the Connection Status and Details..........9 Upgrade the Adapter Software............9 Uninstall the Adapter Software............9... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Get Started And Connect To A Wifi Network
Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network The NETGEAR A7500 WiFi 6 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 learning, and secure and reliable Internet connections. -
Page 5: Download The A7500 Installation Program
A7500 Download the A7500 Installation Program The adapter installation program is provided on the NETGEAR download site. To obtain the A7500 standalone adapter installation program: 1. Visit https://www.netgear.com/A7500-download and download the latest software file. 2. Follow the steps in Set Up and Install the Adapter on page 5 to run the installation program. -
Page 6: Join A Wifi Network
A7500 NOTE: The installation program gives you the option to disable other WiFi adapters. For best performance, we recommend that you disable other adapters. 4. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard. Join a WiFi Network The adapter can join a known WiFi network by using the adapter standalone driver. •... - Page 7 A7500 5. Click Connect. 6. Enter the network security key (WiFi password). 7. Click Next. When you see the message "Connected, secured," setup is complete. 8. Press the ESC key on the desktop to exit WiFi network settings. Get Started and Connect to a User Manual WiFi Network...
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Page 8: Chapter 2 Monitor And Maintain The Adapter
Monitor and Maintain the Adapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Adapter Software on page 9 • Uninstall the Adapter Software on page 9... -
Page 9: View The Connection Status And Details
You can upgrade the adapter software by downloading and running the latest installation program. If you have registered with NETGEAR, then NETGEAR will notify you that an update is available when a new version is released. Uninstall the Adapter Software You can uninstall the adapter: •... -
Page 10: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting on page 11 • Frequently Asked Questions on page 12... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
A7500 Troubleshooting This section provides the following troubleshooting sections: • Adapter LED is Not Lit on page 11 • When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers on page 11 • Adapter Lost Its IP Address on page 11 Adapter LED is Not Lit If the LED is not lit, use these troubleshooting tips: •... -
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
A7500 Frequently Asked Questions This section addresses the following frequently asked questions (FAQs): • Do USB Ports Go into Sleep Mode if No Traffic Is Going to or from the Port? on page • How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? on page 12 •... -
Page 13: How Can I View The Ip Address Of The Adapter
A7500 How Can I View the IP Address of the Adapter? To check your Adapter IP Address: 1. Select the Start button. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Settings > Network > Internet > Properties. Troubleshooting and Frequently User Manual Asked Questions... -
Page 14: Appendix A Factory Default Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings on page 15 • Technical Specifications on page 15... -
Page 15: Factory Default Settings
A7500 Factory Default Settings The following table lists the default settings of your adapter. Table 1. Factory default settings Default Settings WiFi communication Enabled Country/region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b Data rate •... - Page 16 A7500 Table 2. Technical specifications (Continued) Feature Description Frequency • 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM modulation • 5 GHz with OFDM, 802.11n MCS0-15, and 802.11ac MCS0-9 coding scheme Encryption • WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA3 • WPA-PSK [TKIP] •...