Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup
Click Manual Setup on the Available Wireless Network screen to set up the Adapter manually.
1. After clicking Manual Setup, the Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP).
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS addresses, leave these fields empty.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Figure 5-19: Available Wireless Network Screen
Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address(es) of your wired Ethernet network here.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the Available Wireless Network screen.
Figure 5-20: Network Settings Screen
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Creating a New Profile
