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25 Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Create a New Profile
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter
3. The Wireless Mode screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio
button if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode radio button if you
want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a wireless router or access point. Enter the
Wireless Network Name for your network.
Infrastructure Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to a wireless router or access point.
Ad-Hoc Mode - Use this mode if you want to connect to another wireless device directly without using a
wireless router or access point.
Wireless Network Name - This is the wireless network name (SSID) that must be used for all the devices in
your wireless network. It is case- sensitive and should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering
your network.
Click the Next button to continue, or click the Back button to return to the previous screen.
4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, the Ad-Hoc Mode Settings
screen will appear.
Standard Channel - Select the correct channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should
match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. If you are unsure about which channel
to use, keep the default setting
Auto .
Click the Next button. Click the Back button to change any settings.
Figure 5-17: Wireless Mode
Figure 5-18: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings