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Profile Wizard General Settings
The General Settings page is the first page in the Create Wireless Profile Wizard. From this
page you can specify the profile name, the wireless network name (SSID), and choose the
operating mode.
See
Profile Management for a description of when the Create Wireless Profile General
Settings is launched.
While you configure a profile, you can use the left pane to navigate to the General and
Security Settings pages. The Back and Next buttons located at the bottom of the Profile
Wizard can also be used for the same functions.
General Settings Page Description
Name Description
Profile Name
Name of the wireless network profile. When you
configure a wireless network that was selected from
the WiFi Networks list, the profile name is the same as
the Wireless Network Name SSID). This name can be
changed to be more descriptive or customized for
your personal use.
Examples: My Office Network, Bob's Home Network,
ABC Company Network
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Name of the wireless network access point used by
the wireless adapter for connection. The network
name must match exactly the name of the wireless
access point. It is case sensitive.
When you configure a wireless network that was
selected from the WiFi Networks list, the network
name is taken from the wireless network list. You
cannot and should not change it.
<SSID not broadcast>: If an access point does not
broadcast its network name (SSID) or the wireless
adapter receives a hidden network name from a