User's Manual

7. To create a new profile using the Profile Wizard, click Yes, create a profile for this
network now.
8. Click OK to connect to a network.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers
with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local
Area Network (LAN).
The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an
access point using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan
button.
1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
2. Click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Enter the profile name in the text box.
5. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
6. Select Infrastructure for the operating mode.
7. Use this option to connect to a specific access point. Click the Mandatory AP button,
enter the Ethernet address for the access point. Click OK to save the setting and return
to the General Settings page.
8. Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to
access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box
unchecked and proceed to step 11.
9. Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings.
10. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the
Password Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been
entered. If this option is not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11.
11. Click OK to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
12. After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using
infrastructure mode are indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name.
13. Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network.
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information to other computers
without using an access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer network is called a peer.
To create or join an ad hoc network, enter a personal password. Network related settings
(SSID), operating mode, WEP 128-bit encryption, and IP addresses are automatically created.
Once a network connection is established, after permission rights are given by other computers
in the ad hoc network, you can freely share files. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must
use the same network name (SSID) and channel number. For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc
channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information.
NOTE: While scanning with an ad hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad
hoc network is found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel.