Netgear WNDA3100v2 Installation Guide download pdf (Page 5)

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Status Bar

The status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your

wireless connection.

Understanding the Status Bar

1. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.

2. Join a Network Join a different wireless network or rejoin your current network, if you

were disconnected.

3. Connection

status

• Connected to Internet.

• Connected to Router. The adapter is connected to a router, but the

router is not connected to the Internet.

• 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. You are connected to a router, but

the router has a problem. See the User Manual on the Resource CD.

4. Security • A closed lock indicates a network with wireless security.

• An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.

5. Channel The wireless channel used by the network.

6. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in megabits per second. To optimize this,

connect to a network with a high-speed router or access point and a

high-speed Internet connection.

7. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, your connection works

best when the signal is strongest.

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