Software Included
- Installation package:
- A7000_MAC_Install_1.0.0.9.zip
- Driver
- Mac driver version: v1830.20.14.02232018
- Genie utility
- Mac genie utility version: 1.0.0.8 (2018/03/03)
New Features and Enhancements
- Supports macOS 10.13, High Sierra.
To Install:
- Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new software to a convenient place such as your desktop.
Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/A7000/A7000_Mac_V1.0.0.9.zip
Known design limitation.
- A7000 Mac genie cannot create WiFi network connection before domain login finish.
- When A7000 start up to connect to 5G HT40 /80 mode (high rate mode), its wireless network connection will be disconnected, then reconnect wireless network for USB 3.0 mode switching, for best performance. Other rates will change USB host controller to USB 2.0 mode.
- A7000 cannot be detected in certain macOS Sierra or High Sierra. When installation, user have to allow installation permission manually in Security Preference setting. https://kb.netgear.com/000055954/Why-is-my-A7000-not-detected-in-MacOS-Sierra-or-High-Sierra
Known bug:
- USB mode cannot change to USB 3.0 mode, to cause performance down to USB 2.0 mode in certain macOS 10.13, High Sierra MAC PC.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 000058268