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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual

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v1.0, December 2009

Joining a Network

During the installation, the Smart Wizard lists the available networks. After installation you can

use the Join a Network button on the Network tab to view available networks and select the one

that you want.

To join a network:

1. Use the icon to open the Smart Wizard. On the status bar, click Join a Network..

Table 2-1. Network Tab

Field or Button Description

Network Name (SSID) The name assigned to a wireless network. As a security measure, some

wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. In such cases, the SSID

field is blank even though the rest of the information is still displayed.

Channel The channel determines which operating frequency is used.

N The access point supports wireless N mode.

WPS The access point supports WPS.

Security Identifies whether the wireless network uses security settings such as

WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, or WEP.

Signal The signal strength of the communications.

MAC Address The hardware address (MAC address) of the wireless device broadcasting this

information.

Mode The type of wireless network—Access Point (Infrastructure) or Computer-to-

Computer (Ad Hoc)

Help button Display online help.

Join a Network button View networks and join a network. See

“Joining a Network.”

Connect button Connect to the network that you selected.

Scan button Check for wireless networks. Clicking Scan refreshes the screen.

Close button Close the window.

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