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New Profile Dialog Box
Use this dialog box to create a new profile.
Client Manager Configuration
•
Profile Name
– Enter the name you want to
associate with the new profile.
•
Network Type
– Select the network mode you
want to associate with the new profile. Select
Infrastructure
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 wireless devices that communicate with
each other directly.
•
Network Name SSID
– Enter the
SSID
of your
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.
