The easiest way to install drivers for your NETGEAR USB WiFi adapter is by using the software installation packages available from the NETGEAR Download Center. For more information, see How do I install the NETGEAR WiFi USB adapter software or standalone driver on Microsoft Windows?
If you don’t want to download and run NETGEAR’s software packages, you can manually update the drivers from the Windows Device Manager.
To manually update the drivers for my NETGEAR USB WiFi adapter:
- Click the Windows icon in the taskbar or press the Windows key on your keyboard. The Start menu displays.
- Type device manager.
- Click Device Manager or press the Enter key.
The Windows Device Manager displays. - Expand the Network adapters accordion menu.
Your computer’s network adapters display. - Right-click your NETGEAR USB WiFi adapter and select Update Driver Software…
- Click Browse my computer for driver software.
- Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
- Select your NETGEAR USB WiFi adapter’s driver from the table and click Next.
Windows installs the driver. - When Windows finishes installing the driver, click Close.
Your USB WiFi adapter is ready to use.
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Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 30146