Product Data Sheet
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... 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 your computer, up to more . Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A7000 • Extreme...
... 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 your computer, up to more . Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Performance & Use Data Sheet A7000 • Extreme...
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... interference for better connections to 600/1300Mbps enable applications like multiple HD video streaming. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your Internet-enabled devices. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds of...
... interference for better connections to 600/1300Mbps enable applications like multiple HD video streaming. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter boosts WiFi connectivity throughout your Internet-enabled devices. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home Reliable Connections Stay connected-with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. USB 3.0 provides faster access, while extreme download speeds of...
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...Streaming Multiple HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 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. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie so ware on metal surface, allows flexible placement in and around the computer...
...Streaming Multiple HD streaming simultaneously PAGE 3 OF 4 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. Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter-USB 3.0, Dual Band Data Sheet A7000 Ease Of Use NETGEAR genie so ware on metal surface, allows flexible placement in and around the computer...
Product Data Sheet
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... implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 3.0; NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A7000-0 PAGE 4 of NETGEAR, Inc. 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 •...
... implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with USB 3.0; NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.netgear.com/support D-A7000-0 PAGE 4 of NETGEAR, Inc. 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 •...
Installation Guide
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... click the Install from CD. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The Windows adapter software allows you to use... displays as described in Windows configuration tool. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on your adapter: 1. Quick Start WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Package Contents Desktop dock WiFi USB adapter Resource CD Set Up Your Adapter Follow these high-...
... click the Install from CD. Insert the resource CD in Windows configuration tool to connect the adapter to a WiFi network. • Install a Windows Standalone Driver. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. Click the Install Windows Standalone Driver button. The Windows adapter software allows you to use... displays as described in Windows configuration tool. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on your adapter: 1. Quick Start WiFi USB Adapter Model A7000 Package Contents Desktop dock WiFi USB adapter Resource CD Set Up Your Adapter Follow these high-...
Installation Guide
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... a 90 degree angle for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about how to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. Note: If your WiFi router or gateway. When prompted, restart your computer. The adapter joins the network, which ... the icon to register your Mac's menu bar. Your settings are used for increased WiFi performance. Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 1. December 2017 Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are saved in your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user ...
... a 90 degree angle for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about how to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. Note: If your WiFi router or gateway. When prompted, restart your computer. The adapter joins the network, which ... the icon to register your Mac's menu bar. Your settings are used for increased WiFi performance. Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 1. December 2017 Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are saved in your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user ...
User Manual
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... user manuals, and join our community. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you for reference purposes...
... user manuals, and join our community. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. We recommend that you for reference purposes...
User Manual
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...Insert the Adapter 9 Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock 10 Insert the Adapter Without a Desktop Dock 10 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 11 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 12 Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software 12 Join a Network Using WPS ... 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...
...Insert the Adapter 9 Insert the Adapter With a Desktop Dock 10 Insert the Adapter Without a Desktop Dock 10 View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network 11 Join a WiFi Network 11 Join a Network Using the Windows Adapter Software 12 Join a Network Using the Mac Adapter Software 12 Join a Network Using WPS ... 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...
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A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter Lost Its IP Address 26 How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection 26 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 28 Technical Specifications 29 4
A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Adapter Lost Its IP Address 26 How Can I Improve the Speed of My WiFi Connection 26 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings 28 Technical Specifications 29 4
User Manual
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...8226; Set Up Your Adapter • Install the Adapter Software • Insert the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network • Join a Hidden Network Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at ...downloadcenter.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 time at support.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and ...
...8226; Set Up Your Adapter • Install the Adapter Software • Insert the Adapter • View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network • Join a WiFi Network • Join a Hidden Network Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at ...downloadcenter.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 time at support.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and ...
User Manual
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...the adapter is trying to find a WiFi network to connect to or is not attempting to join a network. The adapter is not searching for a network to join and is attempting to a WiFi Network 6 The adapter joined the WiFi network. 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 ...
...the adapter is trying to find a WiFi network to connect to or is not attempting to join a network. The adapter is not searching for a network to join and is attempting to a WiFi Network 6 The adapter joined the WiFi network. 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 ...
User Manual
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...9. 2. If your adapter. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up Your Adapter Before you begin using your adapter, set up your computer's USB port. Install the NETGEAR adapter software or a standalone driver for Windows-based computers. NETGEAR offers adapter software for Windows-based and... Mac computers and a standalone driver for your computer. For more information, see Join a WiFi Network on page 8. • ...
...9. 2. If your adapter. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Set Up Your Adapter Before you begin using your adapter, set up your computer's USB port. Install the NETGEAR adapter software or a standalone driver for Windows-based computers. NETGEAR offers adapter software for Windows-based and... Mac computers and a standalone driver for your computer. For more information, see Join a WiFi Network on page 8. • ...
User Manual
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... options: • Check for Windows-based computers: 1. Note: If your computer and click the Next button. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. Follow the prompts to a WiFi Network 8 Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 5. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.... Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to ...
... options: • Check for Windows-based computers: 1. Note: If your computer and click the Next button. The NETGEAR Resource CD window opens. Follow the prompts to a WiFi Network 8 Get Started and Connect to install the adapter software. 5. Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive.... Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to ...
User Manual
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...autostart.exe file. 2. Insert the resource CD in .pkg or .dmg. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi Network 9 After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer and click the OK button. Insert the Adapter You can insert your adapter... into your computer. 4. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on page 9. 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. 2. Insert the resource CD in .pkg or .dmg. Note: If your computer does not include a CD drive, visit netgear.com/support to a WiFi Network 9 After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer and click the OK button. Insert the Adapter You can insert your adapter... into your computer. 4. Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on page 9. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter Note: If the NETGEAR Resource CD window does not open , browse the files on the CD and double-click the...
User Manual
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... 10 Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. Place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Insert the Adapter Without a Desktop Dock To use the adapter with desktop dock: 1. Use ... and correct functioning of the adapter. To use the adapter without the desktop dock: 1. Connect the USB cable to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Move the antenna to the USB port on your computer...
... 10 Get Started and Connect to its maximum angle for increased WiFi performance. Place the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Insert the Adapter Without a Desktop Dock To use the adapter with desktop dock: 1. Use ... and correct functioning of the adapter. To use the adapter without the desktop dock: 1. Connect the USB cable to a 90-degree angle for increased WiFi performance. Using another cable to connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. Move the antenna to the USB port on your computer...
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...Click a network name. The Details button displays. 5. The name (SSID) field is blank even though the rest of the information is a WiFi router or access point. • To close the Details window, click the OK button. For information about joining a hidden network, see Join...Network page displays. 4. If Get Started and Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network Before you let the adapter join a WiFi network, you can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using the adapter software, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
...Click a network name. The Details button displays. 5. The name (SSID) field is blank even though the rest of the information is a WiFi router or access point. • To close the Details window, click the OK button. For information about joining a hidden network, see Join...Network page displays. 4. If Get Started and Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. A7000 WiFi USB Adapter View Network Details Before Joining a WiFi Network Before you let the adapter join a WiFi network, you can connect your adapter to a WiFi network using the adapter software, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
User Manual
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... button. 8. The adapter software opens. 3. Your settings are saved in a profile. Your settings are saved in a profile. If your area displays. 3. A list of WiFi networks in your network does not display in your network might be a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. Click the icon in the... does not display, your Mac's menu bar. To display the character as you launch the adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter joins the network, which can also join hidden networks. Get Started and Connect to...
... button. 8. The adapter software opens. 3. Your settings are saved in a profile. Your settings are saved in a profile. If your area displays. 3. A list of WiFi networks in your network does not display in your network might be a hidden network that does not broadcast its SSID. Click the icon in the... does not display, your Mac's menu bar. To display the character as you launch the adapter software, the adapter connects automatically to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The adapter joins the network, which can also join hidden networks. Get Started and Connect to...
User Manual
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...the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Both the adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or gateway. Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining ... the adapter software or if you can use the WPS method to let the adapter join a network, make sure of the following: • Your WiFi router or access point supports WPS. • The security on your adapter to the network that does not broadcast its SSID. If the network name...
...the adapter joins the network, it joined previously. Both the adapter software and the Windows configuration tool can use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or gateway. Press and hold the WPS button on the adapter for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining ... the adapter software or if you can use the WPS method to let the adapter join a network, make sure of the following: • Your WiFi router or access point supports WPS. • The security on your adapter to the network that does not broadcast its SSID. If the network name...
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...adapter joins the network, which can use the PWPS feature in a profile. Your settings are incompatible. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point. Click the icon to a network (for two seconds. A WPS instructions window opens. 7. Use the Windows Adapter Software to... can take a few minutes. Before you want to join. Click the Join a Network button. Click the arrow next to Manually Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Get Started and Connect to join a hidden network...
...adapter joins the network, which can use the PWPS feature in a profile. Your settings are incompatible. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point. Click the icon to a network (for two seconds. A WPS instructions window opens. 7. Use the Windows Adapter Software to... can take a few minutes. Before you want to join. Click the Join a Network button. Click the arrow next to Manually Connect to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. The WPS LED blinks. (The WPS button also functions as the WPS LED.) 9. Get Started and Connect to join a hidden network...
User Manual
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... in the Passphrase field. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Click the arrow next to Manually Connect to a WiFi Network 15 The network passphrase is 128 bit, the network key must consist of 26 hexadecimal digits. • WEP (Shared). Enter the ...WEP key in length or 64 hexadecimal digits. • WPA-PSK (AES). A7000 WiFi USB Adapter To manually set up the connection to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Click the icon to a hidden WiFi network: 1. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of 0-9, a-f, and A-F characters only. 8. The network ...
... in the Passphrase field. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer. 2. Click the arrow next to Manually Connect to a WiFi Network 15 The network passphrase is 128 bit, the network key must consist of 26 hexadecimal digits. • WEP (Shared). Enter the ...WEP key in length or 64 hexadecimal digits. • WPA-PSK (AES). A7000 WiFi USB Adapter To manually set up the connection to launch NETGEAR A7000 genie. Click the icon to a hidden WiFi network: 1. Note: Hexadecimal digits consist of 0-9, a-f, and A-F characters only. 8. The network ...