User's Manual

Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless
adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an access point
using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button.
1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
2. Click the Networks tab.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Enter the profile name in the text box.
5. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
6. Select Infrastructure for the operating mode.
7. Use this option to connect to a specific access point. Click the Mandatory AP button, enter the Ethernet
address for the access point. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.
8. Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the
TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to
step 11.
9. Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings.
10. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the Password
Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been entered. If this option is not
required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11.
11. Click OK to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page.
12. After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using infrastructure mode are
indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name.
13. Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network.
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information to other computers without using an
access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer network is called a peer.
To create or join an ad hoc network, enter a personal password. Network related settings (SSID), operating
mode, WEP 128-bit encryption, and IP addresses are automatically created. Once a network connection is
established, after permission rights are given by other computers in the ad hoc network, you can freely share
files. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use the same network name (SSID) and channel number.
For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information.
NOTE: While scanning with an ad hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad hoc network
is found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel. The new channel number
is displayed in the Adapter Settings.
Connect or Start an Ad Hoc Network