May 2009
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The Smart Wizard screen displays showing your connection details.
The Status Bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen displays important details about
your wireless connection.
Understanding the Status Bar
1.W ireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
2.Jo in a Network Click Join a Network to start the Connection Wizard. You can then
select a different wireless network or reconnect to your current
network, should you become disconnected.
3. Connection
status The status of your network connection.
•Connected to Internet. You are wirelessly connected to the
Internet.
•Connected to Router. You are wirelessly connected to the
router, but the router is not connected to the Internet.
•169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. The wireless connection to the
router is OK, but there is a problem with the router. See the User
Manual on the Resource CD.
The default
profile name
is Profile.
12345 67
For information about all settings available for your wireless adapter, refer to the User
Manual on the Resource CD.

Affixing the USB Adapter Cradle

You can use the USB cable and adapter cradle to extend the range of your adapter and
obtain better wireless reception. Follow the instructions to attach the USB cable, plastic
cradle, and loop-and-hook fasteners to a computer monitor.
1. Attach the prickly side of one fastener to the middle back of the plastic cradle.
2. Attach the smooth side of the fastener to the side of your monitor, near the top for
better reception.
3. Insert the adapter in the plastic cradle and attach the USB cable to the adapter and the
computer.
4. Security • A closed lock indicates that security is enabled.
• An open lock indicates an open network without wirele ss
security.
5. Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless
networks in your area use the same channel, they can interfere
with one another. You might want to switch to another channel.
6. Data rate Wireless data rate measured in Megabits per second. To optimize
wireless data rate, connect to a network with a high-speed router
or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.
7. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience
higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
Understanding the Status Bar 4. Attach the cradle with the adapter to the side of the PC monitor where you placed the
fastener.
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recommended.
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