Archos 405 - WiFi Network Configuration

MANUAL V3.0
GEN 5
CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK > P. 45
THE LIST OF AVAILABLE NETWORKS
The list of available networks shows
all the wireless networks in range of
your device.
The list is constantly refreshed au-
tomatically.
In the list of available networks, for
each network you will see the fol-
lowing information:
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1.
Conguration status:
congured network uncongured network
2.
The name of the network (SSID), if it is broadcasted (if the SSID is not broad-
casted, you will be prompted to enter it in the next conguration screen).
3.
The strength of the signal.
4.
The type of encryption key that is required:
Open network (no key) WEP key WPA key WPA2 key
5.
The channel used by the network.
6.
The type of network (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc). Ad-Hoc networks are not sup-
ported at this time.
Select the network that you want to connect to (your home wireless network or
a free hotspot).
You will be taken to the conguration screen for this network, where you will
have to enter some information to set up your access to this network.
5.2 WIFI NETWORK CONFIGURATION
In order to connect to a wireless network, the ARCHOS will need some specic in-
formation about the network. Your device will automatically pick up certain pieces
of information that it needs from the WiFi hot spot. You can enter the rest of the in-
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