Samsung NV30MP04XB/SEK manual Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating Systems, Network Types

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Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating Systems

On operating system other than Windows XP, you need to install an additional wireless LAN configuration program, and configure the wireless network settings.

To use a wireless network connection, complete the following procedures.

•Step 1. Install the 'Wireless Client Manager' program.

•Step 2. Configure the wireless network.

To construct a computer-to-computer wireless network (Peer-to- Peer), you have to complete the following procedures on both the computers you wish to connect to each other.

Step 1. Installing the 'Wireless Client Manager' program

Install the 'Wireless Client Manager' program from the system software CD on to the computers to connect to the network.

Step 2. Configuring the wireless network

1.Double-click the wireless LAN program icon () on the taskbar.

(Or, click Start > All Programs > Samsung Wireless LAN > Client Manager.)

2.Click Add/Edit Configuration Profile from the Operation Status menu.

3.Click Add.

4.In the [Select Profile] window, select the network type and enter the desired profile name. Click Next.

Network Types

- To connect to an AP: Select 'Connect to base station'

- To construct a computer-to-computer wireless network: Select 'PTP (Peer- to-Peer) Group'

5.Enter the desired network name (e.g. SSID of the AP) in the [Network Name] window, and click Next.

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