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N150 Wireless Micro USB Adapter WNA1000M Understanding the Status Bar (Continued) Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput when the signal is strongest. Join a Network Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard. Connection status The status of your network connection. • Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK. • Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the router is not connected to the Internet. 169.254.x.x or The wireless connection to the router is OK, but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or Chapter 4. The connection status is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a router, but not to the Internet, check the router's Internet connection. Internet Connection and Smart Wizard Configuration You can turn off the Internet notification feature on the Status bar. Right-click the system tray icon to view the Enable Internet Connected Notification check mark. If you clear the checkmark, only the IP address is shown. Windows XP Windows 7 and Vista In Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, there is one more option. If you clear the Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard check mark, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you must set up the wireless adapter with auto-configuration. Chapter 1: Getting Started | 13