User's Manual

Device-to-Device mode, also called Ad Hoc mode, works without access
points and allows wireless computers to send information directly to other
wireless computers. You can use Device-to-Device mode to network
computers in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless
network for a meeting.
Configure a Wireless Network
There are three basic components that must be configured for an 802.11
wireless network to operate properly:
● Network Name: Each wireless network uses a unique Network Name to
identify the network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier
(SSID). When you set up your wireless adapter, you specify the SSID. If
you want to connect to an existing network, you must use the name for
that network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up
your own name and use it on each computer. The name can be up to 32
characters long and contain letters and numbers.
● Profiles: When you set up your computer to access a wireless network,
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless creates a profile for the wireless settings that
you specify. If you want to connect to another network, you can scan for
existing networks and make a temporary connection, or create a new
profile for that network. After you create profiles, your computer will