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To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network
To create a new computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network or to connect to a
hidden access point (Stealth/Closed Mode), refer to the following procedures.
1. In the Profile list window, click New
2. Enter a Profile Name and the Network Names (SSID).
3. In the Advanced window, configure the Network type.
4. In the Security window, select either Set Security Method for the Ad Hoc net-
work to connect. To connect to an access point, select either Set Security Method
according to the settings of the access point.
5. When a profile has been created, the new profile appears in the Profile list of the
Profile management tab. Double-clicking a profile connects to the network using
that profile.
Network mode:
Ad- Hoc
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Select to connect to an Ad Hoc network.
Access Point
- Select to connect to an access point.
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It is recommended configuring a WEP Key for security purposes when
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What is a network name (SSID)?
Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying
connection. Enter the name of computer-to-computer network to create (e.g.,
P2P) or the name of access point to connect. The network name identifies
cases. (capital and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings
of the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.
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A hidden access point is an access point that exists, but is configured not to
be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unautho-
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