New Proﬁle Dialog Box

Client Manager Conﬁguration

Use this dialog box to create a new proﬁle.

•Proﬁle Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new proﬁle.

•Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new proﬁle. 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-hocif your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly.

•Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your

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 proﬁle. 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 speciﬁed to by an administrator.