User's Manual

Set up Your Wireless Adapter
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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter
Network name. The network name (SSID) of the wireless network that the adapter is
currently connected to.
Connection status.
This shows the status that is also shown in the diagram in the middle of
this screen.
• Connected to
the Internet
• Connected to the Router
• No Connectio
n
Network security.
The lock symbol shows whether or not the network you are connected to
uses wireless security. An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security,
such as one that you might use in a coffee shop.
Wireless channel. Th
e wireless channel of the network that the adapter is connected to.
Physical rate. The p
hysical transmission rate for wireless communication.
Signal strength. The strength of the wireless signal. Three-to-five bars indicate a good
signal. One or two bars indicate a weak signal.
Join a Wireless Network
In NETGEAR Genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen:
Network list. View the wireless networks in the area. Click a network to select it.
Manual Connect. Click this but
ton to join a network without viewing it on the network list, or
to connect to a hidden network. A hidden network does not broadcast its wireless network
name (SSID).
Refresh. Click th
is button to scan for available networks in the area.