Product Data Sheet
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...® 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 flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect-Secured connection at the push of a button • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Upgrade the WiFi Performance of WiFi connections Super Speed USB 3.0 Faster USB connection to...
...® 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 flexible placement • Push 'N' Connect-Secured connection at the push of a button • Easy NETGEAR genie® setup Upgrade the WiFi Performance of WiFi connections Super Speed USB 3.0 Faster USB connection to...
Product Data Sheet
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... come in all shapes and sizes. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for 2.4 & 5GHz PAGE 2 OF 4 USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds of WiFi connections for all your friends. And anyplace you need for media streaming. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout...
... come in all shapes and sizes. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Speed Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your home for 2.4 & 5GHz PAGE 2 OF 4 USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds of WiFi connections for all your friends. And anyplace you need for media streaming. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout...
Product Data Sheet
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....11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR so ware on a CD for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. 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...
....11 a/b/g/n and ac WiFi routers COMPATIBLE PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) EASY INSTALL-Includes NETGEAR so ware on a CD for applications such as lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to a wireless network. 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...
Product Data Sheet
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... no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 3.0; NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Mac OS is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter (A7000) • USB 3.0 cable with magnetic cradle • Quick start guide • NETGEAR® installation...
... no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 3.0; NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Mac OS is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter (A7000) • USB 3.0 cable with magnetic cradle • Quick start guide • NETGEAR® installation...
Installation Guide
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... Windows Adapter Software. Follow the prompts to use the adapter software or a built-in your computer. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. 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 set up your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to download the adapter software...
... Windows Adapter Software. Follow the prompts to use the adapter software or a built-in your computer. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. 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 set up your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to download the adapter software...
Installation Guide
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... product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. You can take a few minutes. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files on the adapter for increased WiFi performance. After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable to download the adapter software. Join a WiFi Network You can connect your adapter to the USB port...
... product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. You can take a few minutes. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open, browse the files on the adapter for increased WiFi performance. After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into the dock and connect the USB cable to download the adapter software. Join a WiFi Network You can connect your adapter to the USB port...
User Manual
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A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. 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. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity...
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. 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. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity...
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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Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at support.netgear.com. 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 the Adapter • View Network Details Before...
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at support.netgear.com. 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 the Adapter • View Network Details Before...
User Manual
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...configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. NETGEAR offers adapter software for Windows-based and Mac computers and a standalone driver for your adapter. For more information, see Install the Windows Adapter Software on page 9. 2. For more information, see Install the Mac Adapter Software on page 7. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. If your computer's USB port. Install the NETGEAR adapter software or a standalone driver for Windows-based computers. The Windows adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to download...
...configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. NETGEAR offers adapter software for Windows-based and Mac computers and a standalone driver for your adapter. For more information, see Install the Windows Adapter Software on page 9. 2. For more information, see Install the Mac Adapter Software on page 7. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. If your computer's USB port. Install the NETGEAR adapter software or a standalone driver for Windows-based computers. The Windows adapter software allows you to use the adapter software to connect the adapter to download...
User Manual
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... connected to download the adapter software. Note: If your computer CD drive. Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 5. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to download the adapter software. The software check for Updates button. Note: If your computer CD drive. If you to use a built-in your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. To install the Windows standalone driver...
... connected to download the adapter software. Note: If your computer CD drive. Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 5. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to download the adapter software. The software check for Updates button. Note: If your computer CD drive. If you to use a built-in your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. To install the Windows standalone driver...
User Manual
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.... To install the adapter software for Mac computers: 1. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer CD drive. Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 3. When prompted, restart your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. For more information, see Insert the Adapter on your computer's USB port with or without the desktop dock...
.... To install the adapter software for Mac computers: 1. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer CD drive. Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 3. When prompted, restart your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi network. For more information, see Insert the Adapter on your computer's USB port with or without the desktop dock...
User Manual
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... not use another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter. To use the adapter without the desktop dock: 1. Insert the adapter into the dock. 2. Connect the USB cable to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock We recommend that is supplied in the package. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on...
... not use another USB cable might affect the performance and correct functioning of the adapter. To use the adapter without the desktop dock: 1. Insert the adapter into the dock. 2. Connect the USB cable to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock We recommend that is supplied in the package. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on...
User Manual
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.... The adapter software opens. 3. The name (SSID) field is blank even though the rest of the information is displayed. If Get Started and Connect to a Windows profile. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router supports it saves the network connection information to a WiFi Network 11 Both the adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address.
.... The adapter software opens. 3. The name (SSID) field is blank even though the rest of the information is displayed. If Get Started and Connect to a Windows profile. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your WiFi router supports it saves the network connection information to a WiFi Network 11 Both the adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use this network supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). • MAC address.
User Manual
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... adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to a WiFi network using a built-in a profile. You cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information manually. Join a Network Using the Standalone Driver For Windows 10, 8 (or 8.1), and Windows 7, you installed a standalone driver. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is not displayed in the network list in Windows configuration tool, see your WiFi router or access point is hidden. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
... adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to a WiFi network using a built-in a profile. You cannot use WPS or enter the hidden network's information manually. Join a Network Using the Standalone Driver For Windows 10, 8 (or 8.1), and Windows 7, you installed a standalone driver. Join a Hidden Network A hidden network is not displayed in the network list in Windows configuration tool, see your WiFi router or access point is hidden. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Join a Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
User Manual
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... a profile. Your settings are incompatible. Get Started and Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Before you want to join. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the adapter for hidden networks). 5. The adapter software opens. 3. Click...
... a profile. Your settings are incompatible. Get Started and Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Before you want to join. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Insert the adapter into a USB port on the adapter for hidden networks). 5. The adapter software opens. 3. Click...
User Manual
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... adapter into a USB port on your adapter join a network. Strong connection Weak connection No connection Note: If you insert the adapter again, the icon returns to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. You can also view the WiFi connection status from your Windows system tray or Mac menu bar. View Connection Status From Computer's System Tray or Menu Bar You can view the WiFi connection status using the adapter...
... adapter into a USB port on your adapter join a network. Strong connection Weak connection No connection Note: If you insert the adapter again, the icon returns to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. You can also view the WiFi connection status from your Windows system tray or Mac menu bar. View Connection Status From Computer's System Tray or Menu Bar You can view the WiFi connection status using the adapter...
User Manual
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... found, click the OK button. If new software is installed. Click the Get Info button. Click the Exit 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 opens. 3. You must rejoin the network. To check and update the adapter's software: 1. Click the Check button. Click the icon...
... found, click the OK button. If new software is installed. Click the Get Info button. Click the Exit 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 opens. 3. You must rejoin the network. To check and update the adapter's software: 1. Click the Check button. Click the icon...
User Manual
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3. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 3 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 • When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet • When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers • Adapter Lost Its IP Address • How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? 24
3. Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 3 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 • When I Connect the Adapter to a Network, I Cannot Access the Internet • When I Connect to the Network, I Cannot Access Shared Resources Such as Printers • Adapter Lost Its IP Address • How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection? 24
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... these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that is removed, the icon does not display. If you are connected to your desktop, Windows system tray, or Mac menu bar. If that your adapter is recognized and enabled. Reinstall the adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the adapter in Join a WiFi Network on page 20 to see if the adapter is inserted securely into the USB port...
... these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that is removed, the icon does not display. If you are connected to your desktop, Windows system tray, or Mac menu bar. If that your adapter is recognized and enabled. Reinstall the adapter software, if necessary. • Insert the adapter in Join a WiFi Network on page 20 to see if the adapter is inserted securely into the USB port...