If I have a N router do I need a N adapter to pick up wirless

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I have a netgear doul rangmax router the G wireless side works fine , but the N side shows computer to computer unsecured network. do I need N adapters to pick this up or do I to change a setting somplace?
 
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G adapter will work with the router but you will not get the full benefits of N standard which, I believe, uses two frequencies (channels). You may need to change the router wireless setting to G only.

In truth there isn't much difference in real world performance between the two.
 

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I have a N adapter but the N signal shows unsecured cpmputer to computer network!! How do I change that? I have manual but doesn;t show what setting to change?
 

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