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Client manager configuration – Buffalo Technology Buffalo AirStation WLI2-PCI-G54S User Manual

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New Profile Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to create a new profile.

Client Manager Configuration

Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associ-

ate with the new profile.

Network Type – Select the network mode you want

to associate with the new profile. Select Infra-

structure if your network consists of both wired

and wireless devices that communicate through

a central device, such as an access point. Select

Ad-hoc if your network consists of only wire-

less devices that communicate with each other

directly.

Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your net-

must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the

network. myssid is an example of a valid SSID.

Channel – Displays the channel associated with the new profile. The channel

indicates what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless

device are occupying. Devices that meet 802.11b and 802.11g standards can

use channels 1-11 within the 2.4 GHz spectrum.

Encryption Type – Displays the types of encryptions available. Once selected,

you will be required to enter the Encryption Key Number and the Encryption Key

as well. For the Encryption Key Number, it is recommended to use 1 unless

specified to by an administrator.