Belkin F5D6001_ver1 User Guide - Page 11

P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 16 wireless networking Configuration Tab The "Configuration" tab allows you to set different profiles, network names, network types, and adjust the Transmit Rate. wireless networking Using Profiles The first thing you will notice is the "Profile Name" bar. Using profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks. For instance, if you use your Card at your place of work and also at your home, your wireless network settings may be different for each location. Profiles let you store settings for each location and name them for easy identification. The "default" profile will contain the initial configuration setting when you install the Card. In Ad-Hoc mode, each wireless device will use the same SSID to create a small wireless network. For instance, if you want to connect a PDA to a PC, then both must have the same SSID such as "WLAN". In addition, the wireless channel must also be the same. See "Ad-Hoc Channel". To Create a New Profile 1. Click the "New" button. The current entry will be highlighted. Type a new name such as "Work". 2. Click the "Apply" button to save the profile name. 3. Any changes you make to the wireless settings will now apply to this profile. 16 17