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The adapter software opens.

Click the Home button.

The Home page displays a graphical presentation of the adapter's connection to the WiFi

router and the WiFi router's connection to the Internet.

If you encounter connection problems, see the following troubleshooting information:

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If the adapter cannot connect to the WiFi router, see

WiFi Network

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If the WiFi router cannot connect to the Internet, see

Network, I Cannot Access the Internet

The adapter's connection details show in the status bar that displays at the bottom of the

adapter web interface.

Network name and

BSSID

The status bar shows the following connection details:

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Network name and BSSID. The WiFi network name (SSID) and basic SSID (BSSID)

of the WiFi network to which the adapter is connected. The BSSID is expressed as

the MAC address of the access point to which the adapter is connected.

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IP address or Internet connection. The IPv4 or IPv6 address that is assigned to the

adapter. If the adapter is connected to the Internet, the field does not display the IP

address but displays the message Connected to the Internet.

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Network security. The lock symbol shows whether the network you are connected to

uses WiFi security. An open lock indicates an open network without WiFi security,

such as one that you might use in a coffee shop.

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WiFi channel. The WiFi channel of the network to which the adapter is connected.

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Physical rate. The physical transmission rate for WiFi communication.

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Signal strength. The strength of the WiFi signal. Three to five bars indicate a good

signal. One or two bars indicate a weak signal.