Installation Instructions Part 2
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Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
Creating a New Profile
Wireless-B USB Network Adapter
3. The Network Setting screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server, click the radio button next
to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to
return to the Profiles screen.
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to
Specify the IP Address. Enter an
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS appropriate for your network. You must specify the
IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS address,
leave these fields alone. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles
screen.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask - The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your Ethernet (wired) network here
4. The
Network Mode screen shows a choice of two network modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio
button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a
wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to
communicate directly with each other.
Then, complete the
SSID field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous
screen.
Infrastructure Mode - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access
point.
Ad-Hoc Mode - This mode allows wireless-equipped computers to communicate directly with each other. No
access point is used.
SSID - The SSID is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical
for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of
the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network.
Figure 7-11: Network Settings for New Profile
Figure 7-12: Network Mode for New Profile