User's Manual

Hercules Wireless N PCMCIA HWNPCM-300
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- Enter the security key when prompted to do so by WiFi Station N.
- If you wish, you can add the network to your Favorites by ticking the Yes box and giving it a name.
If you wish to connect to a secure network, you must know the security key used. Before
establishing a connection, WiFi Station N will prompt you to enter this key (a message will help you to
identify the type of key required).
To connect to a hidden network (the Network Name (SSID) field is empty):
If one or more of the detected networks does not include a name (the Network Name (SSID) field is empty),
this means that the network is not broadcasting its name. To connect to this network, select it and then:
- Click the Connect button.
- Enter the network name (SSID) in the window that appears.
- If the network is secure, enter the key used.
- If you wish, you can add the network to your Favorites by ticking the Yes box and giving it a name.
Now that you know how to connect to a network, you will immediately be able to put into practice the
different possibilities offered by WiFi. By referring to chapter 5. Welcome to the Wireless Attitude!, you
will be able to enter the exciting world of wireless computing and learn how to share folders, a printer or
an ADSL connection.
If you first wish to explore all of WiFi Station N’s functionalities, we invite you to read the following
chapters.