Netgear A6200 User Manual - Page 9

802.11ac USB WiFi Adapter (A6200) The following information is displayed: • Network name. The network name (SSID) of the wireless network to which the USB adapter is connected. • Connection status. The connection status is one of the following (this status is also shown in the diagram in the middle of this screen): - Connected to the Internet - Connected to the Router - No Connection • Network 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. • Wireless channel. The wireless channel of the network to which the USB adapter is connected. • Physical rate. The physical 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 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: • Network list. View the wireless networks in the area. Click a network to select it. • Manually 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 button to scan for available networks in the area. Set Up Your Wireless USB Adapter 9