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Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WP01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the network card and monitor the statistics of the communication link. This application permits the configuration for parameters while the card is operating. It also offers more configuration options and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. Switch between AP mode and Station mode with just a right click of the mouse on the icon (Windows XP/2000 users only). It appears as an icon in the task bar at the bottom right corner of screen whenever the card is operating (see Figure 13). The quick start icon also doubles as a signal strength monitor, as indicated by its four small green lights. Figure 13. WP01GS Utility quick start icon To open the WP01GS Utility, either double click the quick start icon located in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGA-BYTE 802.11 WLAN, GN-WP01GS SoftAP and then GN-WP01GS Utility. Note: You may only use the utility to change wireless configurations when the WP01GS Adapter is enabled and operating. You have to use Windows native Zero Configuration tool provided with Windows when the Adapter is not enabled. 3.1. Profile Tab The Profile tab shows you the current association information about the profile. (see Figure 14). Profiles are useful if you often associate with different access points. You can configure a group of settings depending on the access point you often associate with. and save as a profile, Click the Add button to create a new profile (see section below for further details), the Delete button to delete a selected profile, the Edit button to modify a selected profile and click the Activate button to have a selected profile become active. 9