Re: [NTLK] WaveLAN Setup Questions

On Oct 1, 2006, at 2:18 AM, R A Parker wrote:

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> On Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 7:34 pm Chris wrote:
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>> . I'm trying to access the wifi network on campus. I
>> followed the instructions on the driver site, but the key bit of info
>> I seem to be missing is the SSID. I have no idea what this is, or
>> for that matter what to list there.
>
> You can leave SSID blank if your campus has an open network (i.e.
> broadcasts the SSID for your Newton to pickup). Otherwise, in the
> case of a closed network, set SSID to network name that you want
> your Newton to connect to. Setting the SSID is handy when using
> different worksites from your owner settings.
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Huh,

I have never seen the newton connect to a network (even an open one)
with the SSID left blank? Can anyone confirm this tidbit for me?

Marty

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