23
Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Profiles
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter
Profiles
The
Profiles
screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left
displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs.
Profile
- The name of the profile is displayed here.
SSID
- The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.
Profile Information
For each profile selected, the following are listed:
Wireless Network
- This indicates the type of wireless network currently in use.
Wireless Mode
- This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.
Channel
- This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set.
Security
- The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.
Authentication
- The authentication setting for the network is shown here.
Connect
- To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click the
Connect
button.
New
- Click the
New
button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Creating a New Profile,” for detailed
instructions.
Edit
- Select the profile you want to change, and then click the
Edit
button.
Import
- Click the
Import
button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the
appropriate file, and click the
Open
button.
Export
- Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the
Export
button. Direct Windows to
the appropriate folder, and click the
Save
button.
Delete
- Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the
Delete
button.
Figure 6-10: Profiles
Figure 6-11: Import a Profile
Figure 6-12: Export a Profile
NOTE:
If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.