User's Manual

network.
Use the Connect button to connect to a wireless network. Once connected, a profile is created in the
Profiles list. You can also add, edit, and remove profiles from the Profiles 'list.
Different profiles can be configured for each wireless network. Profile settings can include, the
network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings. See
Profile Management for more
information.
Profiles list
Name Description
Profile Name
Network settings that allow your wireless adapter to connect to a
network access point (infrastructure mode) or computer (Device to
Device [ad hoc]) mode which does not use an access point. Refer to
Set
up Profiles for more information.
Network Name
Name of the wireless network (SSID) or computer.
Connection Icons: The network profile status icons indicate the different connection states of the
adapter with a wireless network, the type of operating mode being used, and whether network
security is being used.
Blue circle: The wireless adapter is associated with an access point or
computer (Device to Device [ad hoc] mode). If a profile has 802.1x
security enabled, this indicates that the wireless adapter is associated
and authenticated.
Indicates infrastructure mode.
Indicates Device to Device (ad hoc) mode.
Indicates an Administrator profile.
The wireless network uses Security encryption.
Arrows
Position profiles in a preferred order for auto-connection.
● Up-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile up in the
Profiles list.
● Down-arrow: Move the position of a selected profile down in the
Profiles list.
Connect
Connect the selected profile for the wireless network.
Add
Use the Profile Wizard to create a new profile. Refer to
Create a New
Profile for more information.
Remove Removes a selected profile from the Profile list. Refer to
Delete a Profile
for more information.
Properties
Used to edit the contents of an existing profile. You can also double-
click a profile in the Profile list to edit the profile. Refer to
Edit an
Existing Profile for more information.
Export/Import: Imports and exports user-based profiles to and from
the Profile list. Wireless profiles can be automatically imported into the
Profile list. See
Import and Export Profiles for more information.