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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.
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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 unauthorized
users.
1. In Profiles, click on Add.
2. Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating
Mode, then click Next.
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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.,
samsung) 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.
Operating Mode:
Network (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to
Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers :
3. Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network connec-
tion in the Security Settings window.
To connect to an access point, enter the network authentication, data
encryption (WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless secu-
rity password configured in the access point.
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It is recommended to configure data encryption for security purposes when creat-
ing a computer-to-computer network connection profile. For more information on
security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help.
When you are creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile, the
network authentication setting is disabled.
4. When a profile creation is completed, the new created profile appears in the
profiles list. Select corresponding profile, and click Connect to connect to the
created profile.
When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, the connection
icon (
) appears in front of the name of the connected profile.
connect to an access point.
Select to create a computer-to-computer
(Ad Hoc) network.
Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet
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