-Data encryption (WEP): IEEE 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard has two security levels of
-Key index: Select the current encryption key index used by the access point out of 1 to 4.
-To use pass phrase: Click Use pass phrase to activate, and enter 5 (for 64- bit) or 13 (for
-To use WEP key: Click Use WEP keys to activate, and enter a hexadecimal number (represented by
When a wireless connection to an access point is established, connection icon ( ) appears in front of the name of connected profile.
To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network:
To create a new
A hidden access point is an access point that exists, but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users.
1.Click Add in the Networks tab.
2.Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating Mode, then click Next.
What is a network name (SSID)?
Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying connection. Enter the name of
Operating Mode:
-Infrastructure - Connect to an Access Point - Select to connect to an access point.
-Ad hoc - Connect directly to other computers - Select to create a
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