Linksys WPC54G [29/65] Profiles

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Profiles

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Profiles

The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the left

displays a list of available profiles with their profile names and SSIDs.

Profile - The name of the profile is displayed here.

SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.

Profile Information

For each profile selected, the following are listed:

Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.

Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.

Authentication - The authentication setting for the network is shown here.

Connect - To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile, select the profile, and click the Connect

button.

New - Click the New button to create a new profile. See the next section, “Creating a New Profile,” for detailed

instructions.

Edit - Select the profile you want to change, and then click the Edit button.

Import - Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. Select the

appropriate file, and click the Open button.

Export - Select the profile you want to save in a different location, and click the Export button. Direct Windows to

the appropriate folder, and click the Save button.

Delete - Select the profile you want to delete, and then click the Delete button.

Figure 5-8: Profiles

Figure 5-9: Import a Profile

Figure 5-10: Export a Profile

NOTE: If you want to export more than one profile, you have to export them one at a time.