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name, the Card will search for the closest available wireless network
and join it. If you know the specific network name, you can type it
into the “Network Name” field to join that network.
To Enter a New Network Name
1. Click inside of the “Network Name” box.
2. Enter the name of the wireless network you wish to join.
Note: Type “ANY” to join the closest wireless network.
3. Click the “Apply” button to save the changes.
Operating Mode
There are two modes of wireless networking that exist. The first and most
common mode is called “Access Point” or “Infrastructure”. The second
mode is called “Peer-to-Peer” or “Ad-Hoc”.
Access Point Network Mode
Use this mode when you are connecting to a wireless network that uses an
access point or wireless router.
Peer-to-Peer Mode
Use this mode when connecting directly to other wireless computers in a
network that uses no access point or wireless router.
wireless networking
wireless networking
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To Select a Profile
1. Click the down-facing arrow next to the “Profile Name” bar. A drop-down
list of profiles will appear (see below). Note: If you have not saved any
profiles, only the “Default” profile will appear as a selection.
2. Select the profile you want to use by clicking on it.
3. Click “Apply” to save the change.
The settings for the profile you selected will now be in use.
To Delete a Profile
1. Select the profile you wish to delete.
2. Click the “Delete” button.
3. Click “Apply”.
The profile is now deleted.
To Restore the Default (Factory) Settings
Click the “Defaults” button to restore the factory settings.
Network Name Box
The “Network Name” display lets you specify the name of the wireless
network that you want to join. The default factory setting for the
“Network Name” is “ANY”. When “ANY” is entered into the network
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