Get Started and Connect to a WiFi Network
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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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