D-Link DWA-111 manual Wireless Networks

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Section 3 - Configuration

Wireless Networks

The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.

SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network.

MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.

Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection.

Security: If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect.

Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network.

Refresh Button: Rescans for available wireless networks in your area.

Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information).

Active Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Active to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

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