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\advanced{A \acronym{MAC} address is a hardware address for your computer's network card, and entering it is sometimes important when using a cable modem connection or similar. If you know the \acronym{MAC} address of your network card, this can be entered in the appropriate text field in the \button{Wired} tab of the editing window.}
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\marginnote{To improve speed and reliability of your connection, try to move closer to your router or access point.} Ubuntu is usually able to detect any wireless networks that are available within range of your wireless card. To see a list of wireless networks, click on the NetworkManager icon. Under the ``Wireless Networks'' heading, you should see a list of available wireless networks. Each network will be shown with a name on the left, and a signal meter on the right. A signal meter looks like a series of bars \dash the more bars that are filled in, the stronger the connection will be.
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To connect to a wireless network, select the desired network's name from the list. This will be the name that was used when the wireless router or access point was installed. If you are in a workplace or a location with a publicly accessible wireless network, the network name will usually make it easy to identify.
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If the network is unprotected (\ie, the network signal meter does not display a padlock), a connection should be established within a few seconds. The NetworkManager icon in the top panel will animate as Ubuntu attempts to establish a connection. If it connects successfully the icon will change to display a signal meter. A notification message in the upper right of your screen will also appear, informing you that a connection was established.
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\marginnote{Select the \checkbox{Show Password} option to make sure you haven't made a mistake when entering the password.} If you entered the wireless network's password incorrectly, NetworkManager will attempt to establish a connection then return to the \window{Wireless Network Authentication Required} window. You can attempt to enter the correct password again, or click \button{Cancel} to abort your connection. If you do not know the password to the network you have selected, you will need to get the password from the network administrator.
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In addition, Ubuntu will automatically try to connect to a wireless network within range if it has its settings saved. This will work for both open and secured wireless networks.
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If you have many saved wireless networks that are in range, Ubuntu may choose to connect to one of them, while you may prefer to connect to another. In this case, click on the NetworkManager icon. You should see a list of wireless networks in range, along with their signal meters. Click on your desired network.
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If the password and other settings have not changed, Ubuntu will connect to the wireless network you chose. If the password has change, Ubuntu will open the \window{Wireless Network Authentication Required} window. In this case, follow instructions in the previous section.
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In the \textfield{Network name} field, enter the name of the wireless network. This name is also known as a \emph{\acronym{SSID}}. Please enter the network name exactly as it was given to you.
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\marginnote{Some computers may have a physical switch or button to turn off Wi-Fi.} Wireless access in Ubuntu is enabled by default if you have a wireless network card in your computer. In certain cases, for example on airplanes, you may need or be required to turn your wireless radio off.
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