Netgear WNDA3100v3 User's Guide download pdf (Page 9)

Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network

N600 WiFi USB Adapter

4. Click a network name.

The Details button displays.

5. Click the Details button.

The Details pop-up screen shows the following information:

• Network name (SSID).

The name assigned to a WiFi network. As a security

measure, some WiFi access points do not broadcast their SSIDs. In such cases, the

network is hidden. The name (SSID) field is blank even though the rest of the

information is displayed. For information about joining a hidden network, see Join a

Hidden Network on page 11.

• Channel.

The channel on which the WiFi network operates.

• W

iFi Mode. The WiFi mode that the router or access point uses, such as AC, N, G, B,

or A.

• WPS support. Identifies whether the router or access point for this network supports

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

• MAC address.

The unique hardware address of the WiFi device that is broadcasting

this information. Typically, the WiFi device is a WiFi router or access point.

To close the Details pop-up screen, click the OK button.

Join a Network Using WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to

a home network while maintaining security. Before you use the WPS method to let the

adapter join a network, make sure of the following:

• Y

our WiFi router or access point supports WPS.

• The security on your WiFi router or access point is not set to WEP

. WEP and WPS are

incompatible. You cannot use WPS if the security on your WiFi router or access point is

set to WEP.

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