Samsung Q30 manual To create a computer-to-computer Ad Hoc network, Profiles, click on Add

To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network

To create a new computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network or to connect to a hidden access point (Stealth/Closed Mode), refer to the following procedures.

Note 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.In Profiles, click on Add.

2.Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating Mode, then click Next.

Note What is a network name (SSID)?

Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying connection. Enter the name of computer-to-computer network to create (e.g., samsung) or the name of access point to connect. The network name identifies cases. (capital and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings of the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.

Operating Mode:

Network (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to connect to an access point.

Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers : Select to create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network.

3.Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network connection in the Security Settings window.

To connect to an access point, enter the network authentication, data encryption (WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless secu- rity password configured in the access point.

Note	It is recommended to configure data encryption for security purposes when creat-
	ing a computer-to-computer network connection profile. For more information on
	security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help.
	When you are creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile, the
	network authentication setting is disabled.

4.When a profile creation is completed, the new created profile appears in the profiles list. Select corresponding profile, and click Connect to connect to the created profile.

When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, the connection icon ( ) appears in front of the name of the connected profile.

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