NETGEAR WNA3100M User Manual page 9

NETGEAR N300 Wireless Mini USB Adapter WNA3100M
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To view network details:
In the Join a Network screen, click the network to select it
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Click the Details button to display a screen similar to the one shown here.
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The following information is displayed:
Network Name (SSID). The name assigned to a wireless network. Note that, as a
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security measure, some wireless 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.
Channel. The channel that the wireless network operates on. NETGEAR recommends
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that you choose a network that uses a channel that is different from that of neighboring
networks.
Wireless Mode. The wireless technology used for this router such as n, g, or b.
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WPS Support. Identifies whether the router or access point for this network supports
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
MAC Address. The unique hardware address of the wireless device broadcasting this
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information. Typically, this is a wireless router, gateway, or access point.
Set Up Your Wireless Adapter
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