Netgear AC1900 Nighthawk™ Owner's Manual
Manage Your WiFi Network
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NETGEAR genie App
Manage WiFi Connections
You can connect to a different WiFi network. When you connect to a WiFi network, genie
adds that network to a list of WiFi networks. The preferred network is at the top of the list. You
can change the preferred WiFi network.
adds that network to a list of WiFi networks. The preferred network is at the top of the list. You
can change the preferred WiFi network.
Connect to a WiFi Network Using the Desktop genie App
To connect to a different WiFi network using the desktop genie app for Windows and
Mac computers:
Mac computers:
1.
Connect your computer to the router’s network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection.
2.
Launch the genie app
.
The Home page displays.
3.
On the left, click the WiFi Connection button.
The Connect WiFi page displays a list of WiFi networks in your area.
4.
Select a network and click the Connect button.
5.
If prompted, enter the password for the network.
Your computer or device joins the network.
Specify the Preferred Network Using the Desktop genie App
To specify the preferred network using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac
computers:
computers:
1.
Connect your computer to the router’s network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection.
2.
Launch the genie app
.
The Home page displays.
3.
On the left, click the WiFi Connection button.
The Connect WiFi page displays.
4.
Click the Manage button.
The Preferred Networks page displays.
5.
To change the order of the list, select a network and click the Move up or Move down
button.