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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility
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Setting up Wireless Network Profiles
Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless
networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure
your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly
change from one profile to another profile without having to remember
the particular settings of a certain network.
Step 1
– To create a new wireless
network profile, click on the “Profiles”
tab. Click “Add” to open the new
profile screen. Type in a name for the
profile. You should pick something
easy to remember like “Work” for your
work network or “Home” for your home
network. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 2
– The next screen you will see
allows you to type in the name of the
network you will be connecting to, the
type of network it is, and optionally,
you can set the data rate for that
network. After making the selections,
click “Next” to continue.
(a) Network Name
The exact name of the network you will be connecting to. The “Network
Name” is the same as the network SSID.
(b) Network Type
Select either “Access Point”, if it is a network with a wireless router
(or access point), or “Peer-to-Peer” if this is a direct connection to
another computer.
(c) Transfer Rate
“Automatic” is the suggested “Transfer Rate” unless there is a specific
need to change this setting.
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