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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 SSIDs.

Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here.

SSID - 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.

Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.

Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

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.

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

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 4-9: Profiles

Figure 4-10: Import a Profile

Figure 4-11: Export a Profile

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Setup Wizard’s License Agreement10 Import a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Starting the Setup Setup Wizard’s License AgreementConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkCongratulations Manual Setup 10 Network SettingsWEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius 19 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information-Network StatisticsSite Survey Site InformationWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 12 Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network Which can be used in conjunction with a Radius server Wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocolUsing Tkip Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Select Use Linksys Wireless Network MonitorFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster 802.11g Ofdm Appendix F SpecificationsProtocols Storage Humidity Storage TempOperating Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix I Contact Information