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A list of networks displays:

WPS

Push 'N' Connect

Hidden network

Join a

Network

Figure 2-2

2.How you join the network depends on whether it uses wireless security, and whether it supports WPS.

Open network. This network does not use any wireless security. You might join an open network at a coffee shop or public area. Select the network and click Connect.

Secured network. To join a secured wireless network, select it and click Connect. If the network is hidden, you must type its network name (SSID). You are prompted to enter the passphrase or key.

Secured network with WPS. The network uses wireless security and supports WPS. You can use the Push 'N' Connect button on your adapter to join this network without entering its wireless security settings. See the following section, “Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network.”

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User ManualFCC Statement Technical SupportRF Exposure Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR StatementsIndustry Canada Statement SAR StatementProduct and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualRevision History What You Need Before You Begin Chapter Installation with Custom SetupFirst, Install the WNA3100 Software Installation with Custom SetupObserve Wireless Location and Range Guidelines V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter No WPS-capable networks in your area V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections Color Condition Description WNA3100 v1 IconUnderstanding the Status Bar Smart Wizard Status BarMeaning Wireless-N USB Adapter LEDRemoving the WNA3100 v1 Software Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software V1.0, December Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area Network Connections and Wireless SecurityField or Button Description Joining a NetworkNetwork Tab List of networks displays Using Push N Connect to Join a Network Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless NetworkClick Save Profile Managing Profiles Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc ProfileSelect Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network ConnectionWEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security on About Wireless SecuritySetting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES Security Wireless Network Name Ssid and Security SettingsSetting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Label Description Monitoring StatisticsStatistics Descriptions About Tab Field Description About Tab SettingsAbout Your Smart Wizard Auto Check Advanced SettingsGet Info button Check buttonV1.0, December Optimizing Wireless Performance Wireless Network PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Network Speed Requirements WirelessNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteTroubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingConnection Status Shows Troubleshooting Your Wireless ConnectionProblem Action Occasional Windows XP Connection ProblemsAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly FCC, CE Technical SpecificationsFeature Description Factory Default SettingsDocument Link Appendix B Related Documents