Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network
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N600 WiFi USB Adapter
Join a WiFi Network Using NETGEAR genie
To join a WiFi network using NETGEAR genie:
1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer
.
2. Click the adapter
’s NETGEAR genie icon that displays on the Windows systems tray or
on the desktop.
The NETGEAR genie Home screen displays.
3. Click the Join a Network button.
4. Select a WiFi network.
5. Click the Connect button.
6. If the network is secure, enter its password or network key
.
The adapter joins the network, which can take a few minutes. Your settings are saved in a
profile.
The adapter LED lights amber for a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection and blue for a 5 GHz WiFi
connection.
View Network Details
You can view details about a WiFi network to help you determine which network to join.
To view network details:
1. Insert the adapter into a USB port on your computer
.
2. Click the adapter
’s NETGEAR genie icon on your desktop or in the Windows system
tray.
The Home screen displays.
3. Click the Join a Network button.
