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Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Creating a New Profile
Wireless-G PCI Adapter
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to
Specify network settings
. Enter
an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS addresses appropriate for your network. You must
specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS
addresses, leave these fields empty.
IP Address
- This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask
- The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
- Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.
DNS 1
and
DNS 2
- Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.
Click
Next
to continue, or click
Back
to return to the
Available Wireless Network
screen.
2. 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. Then,
enter the SSID 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.
SSID
- This is the wireless network name 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
Next
to continue or
Back
to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-28: Network Settings
Figure 4-29: Wireless Mode
