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Revision as of 11:25, 16 June 2008
, 11:25, 16 June 2008→Step 3: Activate a connection
To activate a network connection, click once inside the circle that corresponds to your chosen access point (or click on the ✔ Connect option in the hover menu). ([[OLPC/Click|<font color="#6ebe46">OLPC-XO-1-specific hint</font>]])
To activate a network connection, click once inside the circle that corresponds to your chosen access point (or click on the ✔ Connect option in the hover menu). ([[OLPC/Click|<font color="#6ebe46">OLPC-XO-1-specific hint</font>]])
While the XO is trying to establish the connection, the inside of the circle will blink. Once the connection is established, the outside of the circle will turn white. If for some reason the connection failed, the circle will stop blinking. Sometimes it is necessary to try several times before the connection is established
While the connection is being established, the inside of the circle will blink. Once the connection is established, the outside of the circle will turn white. If for some reason the connection failed, the circle will stop blinking. Sometimes it is necessary to try several times before the connection is established.
If the access point requires a key, you will be prompted. Note that different types of access points require different types of keys: be sure to select the correct type from the pull-down menu that is presented. Some access points (such as the Apple Extreme®) will only work with a hexadecimal value. If you have a password or passphrase, go to Hex Converter to get the hex key. Also, with the Apple Extreme you need to set “shared key”. Most other access points prefer the “open key” setting when using WEP.
If the access point requires a key, you will be prompted. Note that different types of access points require different types of keys: be sure to select the correct type from the pull-down menu that is presented. Some access points (such as the Apple Extreme®) will only work with a hexadecimal value. If you have a password or passphrase, go to Hex Converter to get the hex key. Also, with the Apple Extreme you need to set “shared key”. Most other access points prefer the “open key” setting when using WEP.