Operation Manual
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To connect to a certain network, enter the Network Name (ESSID). Alternatively,
click Scan Network and select a network from the list of available wireless net-
works.
All stations in a wireless network need the same ESSID for communicating with
each other. If no ESSID is specied, your WLAN card automatically associates
with the access point that has the best signal strength.
NOTE: WPA Authentication Requires an ESSID
If you select WPA authentication, a network name (ESSID) must be set.
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Select an Authentication Mode for your network. Which mode is suitable, depends
on your WLAN card's driver and the ability of the other devices in the network.
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If you have chosen to set the Authentication Mode to No Encryption, nish the
conguration by clicking Next. Conrm the message about this potential security
risk and leave the Overview tab (showing the newly congured WLAN card)
with OK.
If you haven chosen any of the other authentication modes, proceed with Proce-
dure 32.2, “Entering the Encryption Details” (page 523).
522 Reference