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Status Bar
The status bar at the bottom of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your
wireless connection.
Understanding the Status Bar
1. Wireless network
Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
2. Join a Network
Join a different wireless network or rejoin your current network, if you
were disconnected.
3. Connection
status
•
Connected to Internet
.
•
Connected to Router
. The adapter is connected to a router, but the
router is not connected to the Internet.
•
169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___.
You are connected to a router, but
the router has a problem. See the
User Manual
on the
Resource CD
.
4. Security
• A closed lock indicates a network with wireless security.
• An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.
5. Channel
The wireless channel used by the network.
6. Data rate
Wireless data rate measured in megabits per second. To optimize this,
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, your connection works
best when the signal is strongest.
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