Linksys WPC300N manual Profiles, Profile Information

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•If the network has WPA2 Personal wireless security enabled, then you will see the WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection screen. Enter the network’s Pre-shared Key in the Pre-shared Key field. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

Profiles

The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and Wireless Network Names.

Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here.

Wireless Network Name - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.

Profile Information

For each profile selected, the following are listed:

Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network.

Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network.

Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.

Authentication - The authentication setting for the network is shown here.

Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click Connect.

New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Creating a New Profile,” for detailed instructions.

Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click the Edit button.

Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.

Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. Direct Windows to the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.

Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-9: Profiles

NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen11 WEP Key Needed for Connection Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Available Wireless Network Advanced SetupWEP WPA2 Personal WPA PersonalRadius 18 Confirm New Settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless Network Status More Information Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information ConnectProfile Information Profiles10 Creating a Profile Create a New Profile12 WPA Personal Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security WPA Personal 22 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 24 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Channels most of Europe and Asia Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Humidity Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address