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4. The Ad-Hoc Mode Settings screen will appear. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you
chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down
menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5.
Click the Back button to change any settings.
Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless
network. If you are unsure about which channel to use, keep the default channel.
Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the
network, but the speed may be reduced. Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users
will be allowed on the network.
5. The Network Settings screen will appear. If your network has a router or other DHCP server, click the radio
button next to Obtain network settings automatically (DHCP). Click the Next button to continue, or click
the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen.
If your network does not have a DHCP server, click the radio button next to Specify network settings. Enter
an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS address appropriate for your network. You must
specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen. If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS
address, leave these fields empty. Click the Next button to continue, or click the Cancel button to return to
the Profiles screen.
IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network.
Subnet Mask - The PC Card's Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network's Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network's Gateway here.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here.
Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Creating a New Profile
Figure 6-14: Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile
Figure 6-15: Network Settings for New Profile
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