Netgear WNDA4100 WNDA4100 User Manual - Page 6

N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) 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 Connection 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. The wireless channel of the network that the adapter is connected to. 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 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 button 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 Adapter 6