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Wi-Fi Configuration
Wi-Fi is a branded standard for wireless connecting
electronic devices. A Wi-Fi device, such as a personal
computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio
player can connect to the Internet via a wireless network
access point. The Wi-Fi HotSpot has a range of about
45 meters (150 feet) indoors and a greater range outdoors.
Multiple overlapping access points can cover large areas.
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Network Name (SSID)
: Displays the network name. Click or
touch the field to enter a network ID.
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Security
: Security provides different types of security protocols.
The protocols encrypt the data that is going between two points.
Click or touch the drop down menu to select a protocol. Protocols
are listed from least secure to most secure.
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Password
: Displays the current network password. Click or touch
the field and enter a new password to password-protect access
to your network. WPA2 provides the highest level of Wi-Fi
security, but older Wi-Fi-enabled devices may not support WPA
security. WEP security is supported by virtually all Wi-Fi-enabled
devices.
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Broadcast Channel
: Click or touch
Auto
for the HotSpot to
automatically choose the best available channel. Click or touch
the drop down menu to select a specific channel. Make this
selection for either the 2.4 GHz or 5GHz bands.
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Broadcast SSID enable
: Click or touch to enable. When
prompted, select
OK
to complete the section.
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When enabled, other devices will see the Wi-Fi network access
point name in the list of available wireless networks.
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When disabled, other devices will not see the Wi-Fi network
access point name in the list of available wireless networks.
Wi-Fi Configuration Buttons
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Apply
: Select to update the settings and apply them.
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Reset
: Select to revert the settings to their previous values.
