Archos 7 160GB 501210 User Manual

 

The list of available networks shows 

all the wireless networks in range of 

your device.
The list is constantly refreshed au-

tomatically.
In the list of available networks, for 

each network you will see the fol-

lowing information:

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1.

Configuration status:

configured network

unconfigured network

2.

The name of the network (SSID), if it is broadcasted

 (if the SSID is not broadcasted, 

you will be prompted to enter it in the next configuration screen).

3.

The strength of the signal.

4.

The type of encryption key that is required:

Open  network 

(no key)

WEP key

WPA key

WPA2 key

WPS

5.

The channel used by the network.

Select the network that you want to connect to (your home wireless network or 

a free hotspot).
You will be taken to the configuration screen for this network, where you will 

have to enter some information to set up your access to this network.

5.2 wIfI neTwOrk COnfIguraTIOn

In order to connect to a wireless network, the ARCHOS will need some specific informa-

tion about the network. Your device will automatically pick up certain pieces of infor-

mation that it needs from the WiFi hot spot. You can enter the rest of the information 

manually in the network’s configuration screen, as shown in the following sections.

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