Buffalo Technology WLI-CB-G54HP Network Card User Manual


 
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New Profile Dialog Box
Use this dialog box to create a new prole.
Client Manager Configuration
Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate
with the new prole.
Network Type – Select the network mode you want
to associate with the new prole. Select Infrastructure
if your network consists of both wired and wireless
devices that communicate through a central device,
such as an access point. Select Ad-hoc if your network
consists of only wireless devices that communicate with
each other directly.
Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your network.
The SSID is the unique network name that functions
must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network.
“myssid” is an example of a valid SSID.
Channel – Displays the channel associated with the new prole. The channel indicates
what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless device are occupying.
Devices that meet 802.11b and 802.11g standards can use channels 1-11 within the 2.4
GHz spectrum.
Encryption Type – Displays the types of encryptions available. Once selected, you will
be required to enter the Encryption Key Number and the Encryption Key as well. For the
Encryption Key Number, it is recommended to use 1 unless specied to by an adminis-
trator.