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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual
2-2
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.