Freecom Technologies MusicPal user manual Connecting with hidden Wlan Access Points

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Connecting with hidden WLAN Access Points

Many WLAN-routers support the function of suppressing the display of the network name (ESSID). To connect to a hidden network, follow the procedure outlined below:

1.In the menu Select Access Point, select Hidden Access Point.

Select Access Point

WLAN disabled my_fsg my_access_point

Hidden Access Point

2.By means of the ”Navigate“ button, enter the exact name (ESSID) of the hidden net- work.

Hidden Access Point

< Name

>

3. Select the encryption method used by the selected WLAN network:

-None (no encryption, not recommended)

-WEP

	-	WPA	Encryption
	-	WPA	None
	-	WPA2	None
	-	WPA2	WEP
			WPA
			WPA 2
			Hidden Access Point

4.If your WLAN Access Point uses encryption, please enter the password with the help of the “Navigate“ button.

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Contents Musicpal Dear User Freecom Technologies GmbH Germany Package ContentsChapter Appendix Freecom on the Internet Trademark Technical SupportHardware requirements System requirementsNetwork requirements Software requirementsCompatible streaming formats CompatibilityCompatible play-list formats Compatible file formatsAdvantages of the Freecom MusicPal Safety precautionsHardware features Software featuresHardware LAN Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal Hardware Wlan Freecom MusicPal Connecting / Installing the Freecom MusicPal .1.1 Freecom MusicPal Front Side Chapter Getting to know the Freecom MusicPal.1. Freecom MusicPal Rear Side Getting to know the Freecom MusicPalOverview Freecom MusicPal FunctionsOverview of Extras Overview of Internet RadioWlan IP LAN IP Overview of SettingsOptions Now PlayingSelect Add to favorites FavoritesSelect the category you want Internet RadioMedia server UPnP Extras Select Use Sleep Timer? Yes SettingsSleep Timer Wake-Up Timer Select Use NTP-Server? Yes Snooze Timer snooze functionClock Select which time zone you are Manual configuration of date and timeSelect Use NTP-Server? No Show Clock Idle Time RSS Feed Select between Use ‘Now Playing’ in clock? Yes or No Use ´Now Playing´Show Clock Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Menu Select Access Point, select Hidden Access Point Connecting with hidden Wlan Access PointsSelect Wlan Region Wlan RegionSelect Use DHCP? Yes Using DhcpSelect Extras Settings Extras Settings RSS FeedsSelect RSS Feeds Calling an RSS FeedHtml Browser Select Extras SettingsSelect Html Browser Calling an Html BrowserWeather Calling the Weather Stock Quotes Select Stock Quotes Calling for Stock QuotesWorld Clock Select World Clock Calling the World ClockCalendar Select Calendar Calling the CalendarSelect Use DHCP? No Manual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IPSound Play Mode Bass Boost Output Select the Line-out Boost menu item Line-out BoostStartup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleep Timer Brightness Sleeping Language Name Check for Updates Information Freecom Network Storage Assistant PC/Mac Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant PCStart recovery procedure Accessing your MusicPal web interfaceRepeat search for available Freecom MusicPal Login Name Admin Password . Features of the Freecom Network Storage Assistant Mac.. Web interface of your Freecom Network Storage device ..1 Configure basic settings of your Freecom MusicPalConfiguring the Freecom MusicPal through the Web Interface How do I access the configuration menu? Now Playing Settings Click Automatically synchronise with an Internet time server Manual configuration of time and date RSS Feed Use ´Now Playing´ Edit Favorites Wlan Access Point Click Dhcp Client Manual configuration of the IP address LAN IP/WLAN IP Settings Extras Html Browser Calling an Html Browser Weather Calling the Weather Calling for Stock Quotes World Clock Select Calendar Sound Play Mode Output Startup Sound Display Brightness Active Brightness Sleeping Language Check for Updates Update Firmware AdministrationChange password What do I need what for? Freecom MusicPal in practical usage1 LAN Media server UPnP in connection with the Freecom MusicPalWlan Direct connection Connecting the Freecom MusicPalConnecting through a router 100 Configuring the Freecom MusicPal101 Configuring the computerSubsequent window double-click Internet protocol TCP/IP 102103 104 How can I Iisten to Internet Radio? Using your Mac as media server UPnPHow can I update my firmware? 105106 Registration VTuner Premium Internet Radio Service107 108 109 110 Administration of the Favorites111 112 113 Class B Domain Name ServerInternet address classes Class aSubnet Addressing 115Netmask 116 IP address shortage 117Hosting a server Multiple internal but only one external IP addressNetwork Address Translation Cable Quality MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol119 Ethernet CablingConditions Your Guarantee