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shoku's avatar
shoku
Follower
Sep 05, 2020

A7000 usb wifi adapter having trouble connecting with no cd/dvd drive

I just bought this nighthawk usb wifi adapter today and my pc did not come with a dvd/cd drive how would i be able to connect?

 

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 07, 2020

    If you visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    you can feed in your model number and find the documentation for your hardware.

    It will also have any software, firmware and drivers for your device.

    Look for the model number on the label on the device.

    You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:

    WiFi Adapters - NETGEAR Communities


  • Daily's avatar
    Daily
    Initiate
    Oct 08, 2020
    I had the same problem, no disc drive and obviously no internet connection. What I did was I downloaded the driver onto my cell phone and then plugged my cell into my desk top computer and transferred the file. I don't know if that is the best way to go about it, but it worked and I don't have any issues.