Netgear orporated 17100368 A1900 USB 3.0 Wireless Adapter User Manual WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Quick Start Guide

Netgear Incorporated A1900 USB 3.0 Wireless Adapter WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Quick Start Guide

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Users Manual.pdf

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
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Join a Wireless Network
You can join a wireless network from the adapter software, or you can use Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) if your WiFi router supports it.
Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Soware
1. Launch the adapter soware.
2. Click the Join a Network button.
3. Select your wireless network.
4. Click the Connect button.
5. If the network is secure, enter its password or network key.
The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are
saved in a profile.
Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Soware
1. Click the adapter icon in your Mac’s menu bar.
A list of wireless networks in your area displays.
2. Select your wireless network.
3. If your network is secure, enter its password or network key, and click the
Join button.
The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are
saved in a profile.
Join a Network Using WPS
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for two seconds.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router or gateway.
The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are
saved in a profile.
Check Your Connection Status
When you install your adapter, the adapter connection icon displays in the
Windows system tray, Windows desktop, or Mac menu bar. You can double-click
this icon to open the adapter software to make changes or connect to a different
wireless network. The color of the icon indicates the strength of your wireless
connection:
White. 3–5 bars (strong connection)
Yellow. 1–2 bars (weak connection)
Red. 0 (zero) bars (no connection)
If you remove your adapter, the adapter software is not available, so the icon does
not display. When you insert the adapter again, the icon returns.
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit
www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest
downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you
use only official NETGEAR support resources.
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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