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SeTTIng uP Your nooK TaBleT
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TIP
Are you the techie type who has a burning desire to know all there is to know about the WiFi
network to which you’re connected? It’s easy to do. On the Wireless connection screen, tap the net-
work’s name. A screen appears with details that will warm the cockles of any geek’s heart, including
the signal strength, exact speed of connection, type of security being used, and even the IP address
your NOOK Tablet is currently using.
One way to solve the problem is to unhide your network; check your router’s
documentation for details. But there’s another way to solve it as well. When you
get to the Wireless connection screen, as outlined in the previous section, tap
Other Network. On the screen that appears, type the network name (called a
service set identifier or SSID) and tap Save. (You’ll of course first need to know
the name of the hidden network to do this.) From then on, that network will show
up on your network list. If the network requires security, tap the down arrow in
the Security box, and choose the type of security the network uses. (If you’re at
a hotspot, ask for the security type and password; if you’re at home, check your
router or its manual for details.) After you select the security method, type a
password, tap Save, and you’re all set.