Buffalo WLI2-PCI-G54S User Manual page 20

New Profile Dialog Box
Use this dialog box to create a new profile.
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.
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-
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