Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-SG54HG user manual New Profile Dialog Box

Client Manager Configuration

New Profile Dialog Box

•Select Profile – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or wired connection.

•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 network. The

SSID is the name of your wireless network. All wireless

devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network. MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID.

•Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are configured to use the same channel. Otherwise, use Auto-Channel.

•Encryption Method – Displays the types of encryption available. Once encryption is selected, you will be required to enter an Encryption Key. For the Transmission Key Number, 1 is recommended.

•OK – Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.

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