Netgear 17100368 User Manual

Quick Start

Model A7000

1.  Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. 

Note: 

If your computer does not have a CD drive, visit 

 

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 

3.  Insert your adapter into your computer and click the 

Next button.

A list of wireless networks in your area displays.

1.  Insert the resource CD in your computer CD drive. 

Note: 

If your computer does not have a CD drive, visit 

 

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 software.

After your computer installs the adapter software, you are prompted to 
restart your computer.

3.  Restart your computer.
4.  After your computer restarts, insert your adapter into your computer.

For more information, see 

5.  Click the adapter icon in your Mac’s menu bar.

A list of wireless networks in your area displays.

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.