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Client manager configuration – Buffalo Technology WLI2-CB-G54L 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 associate with the

new profile.

Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associ-

ate with the new profile. Select

Infrastructure 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 wireless devices that

communicate with each other directly.

Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your network. The

SSID is the unique network name that functions an identifier

for your wireless devices. All wireless devices on a network

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 Encryp-

tion Key Number, it is recommended to use 1 unless specified to by an administrator.

OK – Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.