Via An Ethernet Cable; Determining The Connection Status - Hercules eCAFÉ EC-900B User Manual

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If the connection to the chosen network fails in the Infrastructure mode, check your router's security settings (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 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".

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.

To connect to a secure network (a key type appears in the Secure field):

- Select the relevant network.

- Click on Connect to the network.

- Enter the security 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 security 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 type of key).

To connect 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:

- Click on the Connect to the network button.

- Enter the network's name (SSID) in the window that displays.

- If this network is secure, enter the used security 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.

For greater browsing comfort, you can either use your Internet browser's zoom function

full screen mode and window display mode.

4.1.2

To connect to the Internet via a local area network, simply connect your eCAFÉ™ to the DSL modem or local area network's Ethernet port

(Ethernet cable not supplied).

An information window displays in your eCAFÉ™'s status bar, enabling you to view the network connection. Then, launch your Internet

browser.

4.1.3

Determining the connection status

The eCAFÉ™ Connect icon appears in the notification area. It provides updated information about the connection's status: