Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter
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802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200)
The following information is displayed:
• Netwo
rk name. The network name (SSID) of the wireless network to which the USB
adapter is connected.
• Connectio
n status. The connection status is one of the following (this status is also
shown in the diagram in the middle of this screen):
- Con
nected to the Internet
- Con
nected to the Router
- No Con
nection
• Netwo
rk security. The lock symbol shows whether 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.
• W
ireless channel. The wireless channel of the network to which the USB adapter is
connected.
• Physica
l rate. The physical transmission rate for wireless communication.
• Signal s
trength. 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 with NETGEAR genie
In NETGEAR genie, click the Join a Network button to display the following screen:
The following information, link, and button are displayed:
• Netwo
rk list. View the wireless networks in the area. Click a network to select it.
• Ma
nually Connect to a network. Click this link 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 this butt
on to scan for available networks in the area.