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On the
Logon
tab, you can edit the following properties:
On the
Security
tab, you can manage your shared WEP keys which are used for
ensuring secure radio communication. For a more detailed description of WEP
and how to create and manage different WEP keys, see “WEP security” on page 40.
Various network and radio settings can be edited on the
TCP/IP
and
Advanced
tabs:
Note:
Make sure that the
Manage TCP/IP
properties together with profiles
check box is
selected on the General settings page/
Advanced
tab. If this check box is not selected,
LOG ON TO DOMAIN
If you select this option, your wireless LAN card
automatically logs on to a specified domain. You
must have a user name and password for the domain.
Note:
Make sure that the
Manage domain
settings together with profiles
check box is
selected on the General settings page/
Advanced
tab. If this check box is not selected,
the logon settings are managed by network
settings which can be configured in the
Control Panel
.
WORKGROUP
The name of the workgroup if you want your
computer to join one.
Note:
In Windows 95/98/Me, you must always
specify a workgroup name.
USE WEP SECURITY
WEP uses keys to protect the information
transmitted in a wireless LAN. If this check box is
not selected, communication is not protected
against unauthorized persons.
USE A PERSONAL
WEP KEY
Personal WEP keys are used for authenticating users
in a wireless LAN. To create a personal WEP key, go
to the General settings page and select the
Personal
Keys
tab. See “Creating and editing personal keys”
on page 42 for more information.
OBTAIN AN IP
ADDRESS FROM A
DHCP SERVER
An IP address for the wireless LAN card can be
obtained automatically from a DHCP server. Make
sure the network has a DHCP server. If needed, the
IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the
advanced TCP/IP settings can also be specified and
configured manually.
