NOTE:
If the selected network has 802.11x authentication, you must first create
a profile using the Profile Wizard. However, if the network has no WEP security
(Open), WEP 64 or 128-bit encryption, or WPA-PSK, you can enter the required
security settings in the dialog that displays after clicking the Connect button.
Then a one time connection without a profile can be made.
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The selected network has WPA-PSK security settings:
If the
selected network has 802.1x authentication security settings, after
clicking the Connect button, the Profile Wizard Advanced Security
page will display. From this dialog you can enter the 802.1x settings
and connect to the network.
●
The selected network has no (Open) WEP security settings:
If the
selected network has no security (Open). Click the Connect button to
connect to the network.
●
The selected network has WEP security settings:
If the selected
network has WEP encryption security settings, after clicking the
Connect button, the Profile Wizard Advanced Security page will
display. From this dialog you can enter the WEP security settings and
connect to the network.
8. Click
OK
to connect to a network.
Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point
An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more
computers with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired
connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
You can connect to a network by first creating a new profile using the Profile Wizard,
then selecting that profile to connect to the network access point using the Connect
button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button. Refer to
for more information.
Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network
