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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 hid-
den 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. Click Add in the Networks tab.
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 con-
nection. Enter the name of a computer-to-computer network (e.g. samsung) or the
name of the access point to connect to. The network name identifies cases. (capi-
tal and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings of the access
point, or ask your wireless network administrator.
Operating Mode:
Infrastructure - Connect to an Access Point - Select to connect to an
Ad hoc
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), key index, and 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 in the Networks tab. Select corresponding profile, and click
Connect to connect to the created profile.
When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, connection icon
(
) appears in front of the name of connected profile.
access point.
- Connect directly to other computers - Select to create
a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network.
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