Advanced Connection; Wifi Connection Problems; Possible Solutions; How To Improve Wifi Reception - Archos 28 User Manual

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3.1.1. ADVANCED CONNECTION

To manually scan for available WiFi networks, go to the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap on the Menu icon, then tap on
Scan.
If the WiFi network you want to connect to does not appear in the list, scroll down the screen, then tap on Add
Wi-Fi network. Enter the required settings, then tap on Save. To access the advanced network parameters
(Regulatory domain, IP address, etc), tap on the Menu icon, then tap on Advanced. Other parameters will
appear: the required information can be obtained from the person who manages the network.

3.2. WiFi connection problems

The ARCHOS internet tablets support the 802.11 b, g, and n WiFi protocols. If you cannot connect to your access
point, first determine if the problem lies with your access point or with the ARCHOS. Try using another WiFi
device, such as a laptop computer or a Wi-Fi enabled telephone and see if that will connect to your access point.
If it does, then use the same WiFi connection settings that it has on your ARCHOS. You could also try connecting
your ARCHOS to a friend's WiFi network and if this works, change your access point parameters to similar ones.

3.2.1. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

1. Check your WiFi router/modem documentation to see if it has a pairing button that needs to be pressed.
Some modems have such a button that must be pressed the very first time you try to make a WiFi connection
with a new device.
2. If you have to enter a password (a security code of type WEP or WPA) be very careful that you do not confuse
a 1 and I (one and letter "I"), a 0 and O (zero and letter "O"), or U and V. These are common mistakes.
3. When entering a security code for your WiFi access, check the box Show password which will allow you to see
exactly what you are typing in. This will avoid any mistakes.
4. Some access points use what is known as MAC filtering. That means, the WiFi access point has a list of access
numbers (every hardware device has a unique MAC number) which are the only ones allowed to access to the
WiFi point. The person managing the WiFi modem/router should shut off this MAC filtering system to see if this
solves the problem. It is recommended to shut off MAC filtering in general as this is now known to be an
outdated and ineffective system for WiFi security. If you must use it, you can find your device's specific MAC
address by going to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi settings > Menu > Advanced. It will look something
like 00:16:dc:5e:9e:39.
5. Try temporarily shutting off the encryption system of your WiFi router/modem to see if the problem has to do
with the encryption system you are using. The preferred encryption system is the WPA2.

3.2.2. HOW TO IMPROVE WIFI RECEPTION

In order to improve your device's WiFi reception, avoid placing your fingers in front of the WiFi
antenna area (zone in red).

4. TRANSFERRING FILES

When you want to transfer files to or from the ARCHOS (photos, documents, music, video, or applications (.apk
files)) you can transfer them via the USB cable or via a
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wireless network connection. It is also possible to transfer