Guillemot ec-1000w User Guide
eCAFE EC-1000W
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If the connection to the chosen network fails in the Infrastructure mode, check your router's
security settings (safety key, MAC address filtering etc.).
Note:
The Infrastructure mode is a communication mode that consists in creating a network connecting
several computers equipped with a WiFi feature via a wireless access point such as an Internet
box, a modem/router or a router connected to a modem. The Infrastructure mode is ideal for
exchanging data or playing games over a network, but also for sharing an Internet connection
The Infrastructure mode is a communication mode that consists in creating a network connecting
several computers equipped with a WiFi feature via a wireless access point such as an Internet
box, a modem/router or a router connected to a modem. The Infrastructure mode is ideal for
exchanging data or playing games over a network, but also for sharing an Internet connection
and/or a printer between several computers.
The Ad hoc mode is a mode that enables several computers equipped with a WiFi feature to
communicate directly with each other. This mode is also called "Peer to Peer".
The Ad hoc mode is a mode that enables several computers equipped with a WiFi feature to
communicate directly with each other. This mode is also called "Peer to Peer".
A MAC address is a unique address created by the router's vendor; it serves to identify this
device on a network. The MAC address is comprised of the organisation's (i.e. the vendor's)
identifier, followed by the device's unique identifier.
device on a network. The MAC address is comprised of the organisation's (i.e. the vendor's)
identifier, followed by the device's unique identifier.
Connecting manually to a secure network (a safety key type appears in the Secure field):
- In the Manual connection window, select the required network.
- Click on Connect.
- Enter the safety key when asked by the WiFi Station application.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then
be requested to provide a name for the network.
- In the Manual connection window, select the required network.
- Click on Connect.
- Enter the safety key when asked by the WiFi Station application.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then
be requested to provide a name for the network.
If you wish to connect to a secure network, you must have access to the network's safety
key. Before the connection can be made, the eCAFÉ™ Connect WiFi Station application will ask
you to provide this key (a message will help you identify the required key type).
you to provide this key (a message will help you identify the required key type).
Connecting manually to a hidden network (the Network name (SSID) field is empty):
If, among the located networks, one or more networks do not have a name (i.e. the Network name
(SSID) field is empty), this means that the network is not broadcasting its name. To connect to this
network, select it, then:
- In the Manual connection window, select the required network.
- Enter the network's name (SSID) in the window that displays.
- If this network is secure, enter the used safety key.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then
be requested to provide a name for the network.
If, among the located networks, one or more networks do not have a name (i.e. the Network name
(SSID) field is empty), this means that the network is not broadcasting its name. To connect to this
network, select it, then:
- In the Manual connection window, select the required network.
- Enter the network's name (SSID) in the window that displays.
- If this network is secure, enter the used safety key.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then
be requested to provide a name for the network.
3.6.2. Connecting to the Internet via an Ethernet cable
To connect to the Internet via an Ethernet local area network, simply connect your eCAFÉ™ to the DSL
modem or local area network's Ethernet port (Ethernet cable not supplied).
modem or local area network's Ethernet port (Ethernet cable not supplied).