Product Data Sheet
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... all standard WiFi-802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Di erence - Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A7000 • Extreme WiFi speed with AC1900 • Faster access with USB 3.0 • Improved HD video streaming, online gaming, network speeds and more • Dual band WiFi for faster connections to more WiFi networks (up to 600Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps...
... all standard WiFi-802.11 a/b/g/n and ac devices The NETGEAR Di erence - Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A7000 • Extreme WiFi speed with AC1900 • Faster access with USB 3.0 • Improved HD video streaming, online gaming, network speeds and more • Dual band WiFi for faster connections to more WiFi networks (up to 600Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps...
Product Data Sheet
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... everything you got it. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 1900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-600/1300Mbps speeds DUAL BAND WiFi Range Homes come in all your Internet-enabled devices. And anyplace you need for all shapes and sizes. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Speed Speed makes all your friends.
... everything you got it. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for a fast, fast connected home. 1900 NEXT GENERATION WIFI-600/1300Mbps speeds DUAL BAND WiFi Range Homes come in all your Internet-enabled devices. And anyplace you need for all shapes and sizes. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Speed Speed makes all your friends.
Product Data Sheet
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Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to your home network Applications With the Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11ac home network for simple installation MAGNETIC CRADLE-Easy mount on a CD makes it easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. COMPATIBLE-Works with a push of a button. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie so ware...
Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to your home network Applications With the Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter, connect a laptop computer to a next generation 11ac home network for simple installation MAGNETIC CRADLE-Easy mount on a CD makes it easy to connect to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. COMPATIBLE-Works with a push of a button. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie so ware...
Product Data Sheet
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....11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz System Requirements • Windows OS or Mac OS® computer • Best performance with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup.® †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 2.0 • Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10, (32/64-bit); Other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks...
....11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz System Requirements • Windows OS or Mac OS® computer • Best performance with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup.® †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 2.0 • Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10, (32/64-bit); Other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks...
Installation Guide
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... Software Update Check window opens. 3. If you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install the Mac Adapter Software. For more information, see Insert the Adapter. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to set up your computer. Quick Start WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Package Contents Desktop dock WiFi USB adapter Resource CD Set Up Your Adapter Follow these high-level steps to download the adapter software. The Windows...
... Software Update Check window opens. 3. If you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install the Mac Adapter Software. For more information, see Insert the Adapter. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to set up your computer. Quick Start WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Package Contents Desktop dock WiFi USB adapter Resource CD Set Up Your Adapter Follow these high-level steps to download the adapter software. The Windows...
Installation Guide
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... download the adapter software. Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 1. Click the Connect button. 5. Click the icon in the desktop dock, you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. The adapter joins the network, which can connect your computer's documentation. Note: If your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. When the adapter is placed in your network is supplied in Windows configuration...
... download the adapter software. Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 1. Click the Connect button. 5. Click the icon in the desktop dock, you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. The adapter joins the network, which can connect your computer's documentation. Note: If your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. When the adapter is placed in your network is supplied in Windows configuration...
User Manual
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... document before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used 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. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use...
... document before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used 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. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use...
User Manual
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... Adapter 21 Update the Adapter Software 22 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light When the Button Is Pressed 25 Adapter Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray or Mac Menu Bar 25 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 25 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet . . . . 25 When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers...
... Adapter 21 Update the Adapter Software 22 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light When the Button Is Pressed 25 Adapter Icon Is Not in the Windows System Tray or Mac Menu Bar 25 Adapter Does Not Connect to a WiFi Network 25 When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet . . . . 25 When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers...
User Manual
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... time at support.netgear.com. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A7000 WiFi USB Adapter to update your firmware. 5 Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to a WiFi Network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Package Contents • WPS LED • Set Up Your Adapter • Install the Adapter Software • Insert...
... time at support.netgear.com. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network 1 This chapter describes how to set up and connect the A7000 WiFi USB Adapter to update your firmware. 5 Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you might need to a WiFi Network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Package Contents • WPS LED • Set Up Your Adapter • Install the Adapter Software • Insert...
User Manual
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... adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with your adapter. The Windows adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to download the adapter software. 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 Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 7 If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. The Mac adapter software allows...
... adapter provides the best performance with a USB 3.0 port but is compatible with your adapter. The Windows adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to download the adapter software. 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 Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 7 If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. The Mac adapter software allows...
User Manual
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.... 2. Install a Windows Standalone Driver The Windows standalone diver allows you are connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. 4. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi Network 8 Click the Setup button. Get Started and Connect to download the adapter software. When prompted, insert your adapter into your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to download the adapter software...
.... 2. Install a Windows Standalone Driver The Windows standalone diver allows you are connected to the Internet, click the Install from CD button. 4. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi Network 8 Click the Setup button. Get Started and Connect to download the adapter software. When prompted, insert your adapter into your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to download the adapter software...
User Manual
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.... 2. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi network. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on your computer. 4. Note: If your computer and click the OK button. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Install the Mac Adapter Software The Mac adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 9 Follow the prompts to download the adapter software. When prompted...
.... 2. Get Started and Connect to a WiFi network. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on your computer. 4. Note: If your computer and click the OK button. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. Install the Mac Adapter Software The Mac adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to a WiFi Network 9 Follow the prompts to download the adapter software. When prompted...
User Manual
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... performance. Place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Move the antenna to the USB port on your computer. 3. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. Connect the USB cable to a WiFi Network 10 Insert the adapter into the dock. 2. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock We recommend that you do not use another USB cable might affect the...
... performance. Place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Move the antenna to the USB port on your computer. 3. Using another cable to connect the adapter to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. Connect the USB cable to a WiFi Network 10 Insert the adapter into the dock. 2. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock We recommend that you do not use another USB cable might affect the...
User Manual
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... adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use this profile. Typically, the WiFi device is hidden. Join a WiFi Network You can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using the adapter software, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. 2. After the adapter joins the network, it , or a built-in Windows configuration tool. The WiFi mode that uses a different channel from the channel of the information is displayed. Insert the adapter into a USB port...
... adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use this profile. Typically, the WiFi device is hidden. Join a WiFi Network You can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using the adapter software, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) if your computer. 2. After the adapter joins the network, it , or a built-in Windows configuration tool. The WiFi mode that uses a different channel from the channel of the information is displayed. Insert the adapter into a USB port...
User Manual
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... security on your WiFi router or gateway. To let the adapter join a hidden network, you installed a standalone driver. Your settings are incompatible. Before you launch the adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to a WiFi Network 13 You cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information manually. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for two seconds. 3. For more information about...
... security on your WiFi router or gateway. To let the adapter join a hidden network, you installed a standalone driver. Your settings are incompatible. Before you launch the adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to a WiFi Network 13 You cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information manually. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for two seconds. 3. For more information about...
User Manual
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.... • The security on your computer. 2. Use the Windows Adapter Software to Manually Join a Hidden Network To manually set to a hidden network, you use WPS to a WiFi Network 14 Get Started and Connect to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network: 1. WEP and WPS are saved in the Windows adapter software to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The Join a Network page displays. 4. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as...
.... • The security on your computer. 2. Use the Windows Adapter Software to Manually Join a Hidden Network To manually set to a hidden network, you use WPS to a WiFi Network 14 Get Started and Connect to let the adapter join a hidden WiFi network: 1. WEP and WPS are saved in the Windows adapter software to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The Join a Network page displays. 4. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as...
User Manual
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... NETGEAR A7000 genie. Let your computer. 2. View Connection Status and Details From the Windows Adapter Software You can use the Windows adapter software to view the strength, status, and details of the connection between the adapter and the WiFi router and the status of the Internet connection. To view the connection status from the adapter software: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your adapter join a network. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter View the Connection...
... NETGEAR A7000 genie. Let your computer. 2. View Connection Status and Details From the Windows Adapter Software You can use the Windows adapter software to view the strength, status, and details of the connection between the adapter and the WiFi router and the status of the Internet connection. To view the connection status from the adapter software: 1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your adapter join a network. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter View the Connection...
User Manual
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... the adapter and network: 1. Get Diagnostic Information for the adapter to connect to the adapter. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your region when it later. - IPv4 Address. The adapter automatically scans approved channels for WiFi transmission. The MAC address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Governments regulate the channels used for the Adapter You can connect. - Insert the adapter into a USB port on...
... the adapter and network: 1. Get Diagnostic Information for the adapter to connect to the adapter. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your region when it later. - IPv4 Address. The adapter automatically scans approved channels for WiFi transmission. The MAC address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Governments regulate the channels used for the Adapter You can connect. - Insert the adapter into a USB port on...
User Manual
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... the software update process is installed. The adapter software opens. 3. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 22 Click the Other button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your browser to File button and follow the instructions of your computer. 2. The adapter software checks for software updates and update the adapter's software. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter 2. The System Status window opens. Update the Adapter Software You can use the Windows adapter software to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Note: During the software update process...
... the software update process is installed. The adapter software opens. 3. Monitor and Maintain the Adapter 22 Click the Other button. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your browser to File button and follow the instructions of your computer. 2. The adapter software checks for software updates and update the adapter's software. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter 2. The System Status window opens. Update the Adapter Software You can use the Windows adapter software to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Note: During the software update process...
User Manual
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... the adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the adapter in Join a WiFi Network on page 11, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that your adapter is inserted securely into the USB port, the icon returns to your ISP connection), router, or access point and computer. If you are, check to see if the adapter is available. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light...
... the adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the adapter in Join a WiFi Network on page 11, try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that your adapter is inserted securely into the USB port, the icon returns to your ISP connection), router, or access point and computer. If you are, check to see if the adapter is available. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter WPS LED Does Not Light...
