Hidden Networks; Manually Setting Wireless Configuration For Hidden Networks - NETGEAR MP115 User Manual

The default setting is Disabled. To accept this setting, select NEXT; or press the UP arrow to
select WEP mode and specify the key size.

Hidden Networks

Use this option if you want the MP115 to look for a network that does not broadcast its SSID.
1. Push the Settings button on the remote.
2. From the Settings menu, select Wireless.
3. Select New/Hidden Networks.
The MP115 sends a message to check for hidden networks and also looks for new networks.
4. Check the display on the television screen to see if the network is now listed on the Available
Networks screen.
Manually Setting Wireless Configuration for Hidden
Networks
Note: Detailed background information about wireless networking can be found in
"Wireless Networking
In order to configure the MP115 to work in a network where the SSID broadcast is disabled, you
must manually configure the wireless settings. Also, it may be necessary to manually configure an
Ad Hoc network.
To configure wireless settings manually:
1. Push the Settings button on the remote.
2. Select Network, and then select Wireless.
3. From the Wireless menu, select New/Hidden Network.
The current wireless settings, if any, are displayed in the second row for your reference.
4. Press OK to accept the setting or press
alphanumeric characters for the SSID. After entering the new SSID, press OK to save.
The Wireless Mode is displayed.
5. Press OK to accept the setting or press
Infrastructure and Ad/Hoc. If Ad/Hoc is chosen, you will also need to choose a location along
with a wireless channel.
Settings and Maintenance
User's Manual for the Wireless Digital Media Player MP115
Basics".
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to change the setting. Enter a value of up to 32
to change the setting. Options for wireless mode are
Appendix B,
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