User's Manual
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Figure 3.3-3: The Configuration Tab
Profile Name
A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your Wireless 802.11g/b USB Module. By
clicking the down arrow at the right of this field, you can display all available profiles and you
may modify the values on the chosen pre-defined profile. When you finish setting up with new
parameters, choose Apply to save the re-defined profile.
To identify a new profile, configure necessary settings in all tabs and then enter texts in the
Profile Name field under Configuration tab. After clicking the Apply button, the new profile will
be established with the parameters defined earlier. To switch between existing profiles, click the
arrow button at the right of the Profile Name field to open the pull-down menu and then select
an intended one from it.
Note: You will have at least one profile named Default. When selecting any link from the list under the Site
Survey tab, you have already automatically established a new profile for it under the Configuration tab.
Network Name
Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set Identifier), must be unique to distinguish
itself as a particular wireless network, while all wireless points in this network area share the
same SSID. Type the identical SSID in the Network Name field to associate with access points
or stations within the specified wireless LAN. To change the Network Name, highlight the texts
in the box, edit a new SSID, and then click Apply to save the changes.
Network Type
Two network types are offered here: Access Point and Peer-to-Peer. Choose an intended type
from the two options. The Access Point standing for the Infrastructure mode, allows you to
communicate your computer with a wireless or wired networking devices via an access point. If
you attempt to operate this mode, you must indicate the identical Network Name to make a
communication with the intended access point. On the other hand, the Peer-to-Peer mode
provides you with the so-called Ad-Hoc communication, which means each wireless-equipped