Quick Start Guide

3 Set the encryption on the Wireless Security tab.
IMPORTANT: Unprotected Wireless Networks Are a Security Risk
If you set Security to None, everybody can connect to your network, reuse
your connectivity and intercept your network connection. To restrict access
to your access point and to secure your connection, use encryption. You
can choose between various WEP and WPA–based encryptions. If you are
not sure which technology is best for you, read Section “Authentication”
(Chapter 32, Wireless LAN, ↑Reference).
4 On the IP Address tab, make sure the Congure option is set to Shared (which
is the default option for ad-hoc networks).
5 Conrm your conguration with OK.
5.4.4 Customizing KNetworkManager
You can customize some aspects of KNetworkManager: the number of icons displayed
in the system tray, which tool tips to show and how to store your password and cre-
dentials for network connections. For more information about the last aspect, refer
to Section 5.7.2, “Storing Passwords and Credentials” (page 66).
To explore the options available, start the Personal Settings from the main menu,
select Network Connections on the General tab and click Other on the left-hand side
of the conguration dialog.
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