Hercules HWDB-600 User manual

HWDB-600 Hercules Wireless Dual Band
CONTENTS
Clicking on a title in this table of contents will display the corresponding section
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................3
1. HERCULES WIRELESS DUAL BAND SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................3
1.1. Technical specifications ................................................................................................................3
1.2. System requirements ....................................................................................................................3
1.3. Box contents..................................................................................................................................4
2. HERCULES WIRELESS DUAL BAND INSTALLATION.....................................................................5
Installing the WiFi Station DB pack and the key.......................................................................................5
3. THE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA WIFI NETWORK...............................................................................7
3.1. Selecting your network type..........................................................................................................7
3.2. Wireless local area WiFi network security ....................................................................................8
4. THE WIFI STATION DB UTILITY .........................................................................................................9
4.1. Determining your connection status..............................................................................................9
4.2. Launching WiFi Station DB...........................................................................................................9
4.3. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM ................................................................9
4.3.1. Connecting to a network with the WPS button in WiFi Station DB.....................................10
4.3.2. Connecting to a network with a PIN code...........................................................................10
4.4. Connecting to a network via the list of networks ........................................................................12
4.5. Scanning for networks.................................................................................................................15
4.6. Viewing connection settings........................................................................................................16
4.7. Viewing, modifying or adding Favorites – Creating an Ad hoc network.....................................17
4.7.1. Security options...................................................................................................................17
4.7.2. View/Modify Favorites.........................................................................................................18
4.7.3. Adding a new Favorite manually or creating an Ad hoc network .......................................19
4.8. About...........................................................................................................................................22
4.9. Re-enabling your computer’s integrated WiFi function...............................................................22
4.10. Temporarily disabling the Hercules Wireless Dual Band adapter’s WiFi function .....................22
4.11. Exiting WiFi Station DB...............................................................................................................22
5. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE™!................................................................................23
5.1. Some requirements.....................................................................................................................23
5.2. Computers running Windows 7: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ..................23
5.2.1. Windows 7: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network.....................23
5.2.2. Enabling sharing..................................................................................................................25
5.2.3. Windows 7: Sharing public or personal folders...................................................................27
5.2.4. Computers running Windows 7: Accessing shared folders...............................................................29
5.2.5. Windows 7: Sharing a printer...................................................................................................29
5.2.6. Computers running Windows 7:Accessing the shared printer ..........................................................31

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5.3. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............ 32
5.3.1. Enabling sharing................................................................................................................. 32
5.3.2. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders............................................................ 35
5.3.3. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders ......................................................... 37
5.3.4. Windows Vista: Sharing a printer ................................................................................................ 37
5.3.5. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer .................................................... 39
5.3.6. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network .............. 41
5.4. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............... 43
5.4.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network.................... 44
5.4.2. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Ad hoc network.............................. 47
5.4.3. Windows XP: Sharing folders............................................................................................. 52
5.4.4. Computers running Windows XP: Accessing shared folders...................................................... 53
5.4.5. Windows XP: Sharing a printer........................................................................................... 53
5.4.6. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name....................................................................... 55
5.4.7. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)................................................................................................................ 56
6. GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 57
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 61
8. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................ 61

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INTRODUCTION
A local area WiFi network allows users to easily exchange data between computers located in the same room
or in different rooms, share an Internet connection and/or a printer among several computers, play network
games and, above all, does away with the need for kilometers worth of cables.
By following the instructions in this manual, you can install a local area WiFi network on your own and also
create a protective "wall" around your network to secure it.
Finally, thanks to your Wireless Dual Band key, you will now be able to enjoy faster transfer speeds along with
enhanced coverage and experience the new world of wireless networking.
1. HERCULES WIRELESS DUAL BAND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. Technical specifications
Compatible with the following WiFi protocols:
-802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbits/s data rates in the 5GHz band
-802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band
-802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz band
-802.11n: data rates in the 2.4GHz band, varying depending on the bandwidth of the channel used
(20 or 40MHz). Values are classified from MCS0 to MCS15 and vary from 7.2 to 144.44Mbits/s
for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits/s for 4MHz
DSSS/CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 2.412GHz to 2.484GHz (13 channels)
DSSS/CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 5.47GHz to 5.825GHz
Compatible with the following security protocols:
-WEP with 64 and 128-bit key length
-WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)
-WPA2-PSK with TKIP and AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)
-WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM)
1.2. System requirements
Intel Pentium III or AMD 500MHz and higher or compatible
Available USB 1.1 port or higher
64MB RAM
50MB free hard disk space for installing drivers and application
CD-ROM drive
Operating system: XP Home & Professional SP2/SP3, Vista, Windows 7
If you connect your Hercules Wireless Dual Band to a USB 1.1 bus, Windows may inform you that
your device will function at a reduced speed. Instead of providing theoretical transfer rates of 300Mbits/s,
Hercules Wireless Dual Band will instead be limited to 12Mbits/s.

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1.3. Box contents
USB 2.0-type WiFi network adapter
USB 2.0 adapter cover
Quick Start Guide
Installation CD-ROM containing manual in PDF format,
drivers and the WiFi Station DB pack for client adapter
configuration

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2. HERCULES WIRELESS DUAL BAND INSTALLATION
Before connecting your Hercules Wireless Dual Band, you must first install Hercules WiFi Station
DB, which includes the drivers and the WiFi Station DB application, a utility for detecting and configuring
network settings.
2.1. Installing the WiFi Station DB pack and the key
To install the WiFi Station DB pack, proceed as follows:
- Insert the included installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu appears automatically.
If the installation menu does not launch automatically:
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click .
- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.

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- Click the Next button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows Vista/7
- When the installation Assistant prompts you to install the Hercules Network adapters device, click the
Install button and continue the installation.
Windows XP/Vista/7
When the installation Assistant prompts you to connect your WiFi adapter, plug your Hercules Wireless
Dual Band into a USB port of your computer.
The Assistant automatically detects your adapter and continues the installation. If the Windows New
Hardware Found window appears, wait until it closes.
Once installation is complete, the Hercules WiFi Station DB icon appears in the taskbar and WiFi Station DB is
launched automatically.
If the New network device installed message
appears in the taskbar:
- Do not click the information bubble: wait for it to disappear or click the
X to close it.
- Please refer to chapter 5. Welcome to the Wireless Attitude! for
details on how to configure your network.
You will obtain optimal performance by placing the antenna a minimum distance of 2m from the router
(for an Infrastructure network) or from another WiFi adapter (for an Ad hoc network). The maximum WiFi
range indoors may vary from 10 to 30m depending on the router’s power, the type of antenna (directional or
not), its position in a room and the presence of obstacles such as paper (a bookcase), metal, water (an
aquarium) or a wall made of reinforced concrete between the access point and the antenna(e) of the WiFi
computer(s).
In the installation menu, you can also view and print out this manual in pdf format by clicking Manual.

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3. THE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA WIFI NETWORK
What exactly is WiFi? An abbreviated form of “Wireless Fidelity,” WiFi is the commercial name for wireless
local area network technology compliant with the 802.11 standard. Therefore a WiFi network is actually a
802.11 network, but it’s easier to talk about WiFi than the 802.11 standard! In practical terms, WiFi allows for
the connection of laptop computers, desktop computers or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) many tens of
meters distant from one another via an access point, allowing them to communicate with one another without
any cables and exchange data at high speeds.
Your Hercules Wireless Dual Band key, combined with a WiFi N router, will make up one of the elements of
your local area wireless network. You will also benefit from its MIMO technology, allowing for the transfer of
a greater amount of data between the WiFi transmitter (a WiFi N router or “box”, for example) and your key
over a greater distance. With a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 300Mbits/s (compared with 54Mbits/s
for the 802.11g standard), you will be able to get around walls and other obstacles in your home and enjoy
high-definition video images or transferring large files with amazing efficiency.
The theoretical maximum transfer rate can only be attained with a WiFi N router transmitting the signal
on two channels (for more information on two-channel transmission, please refer to your router's manual) in
the absence of obstacles between your router and your key. For more information on MIMO technology
and 802.11n, please refer to the glossary at the end of the manual or click here).
3.1. Selecting your network type
The choice of network type depends on the hardware you have at your disposal.
You have… You should…
One or more computers plus a
WiFi ADSL modem router (or an
Ethernet ADSL modem
connected to a WiFi router).
Opt for Infrastructure mode
(the default mode for WiFi adapters),
whereby adapters are connected to your access point, otherwise
known as a router. Infrastructure mode
is ideal for exchanging
data
, network gaming, and also for sharing an Internet connection
and/or a printer among several computers
. To find out how to
install and configure your modem router or your router, please refer
to the manufacturer’s documentation.
A USB or Ethernet ADSL modem
directly connected to one of
your computers by a cable (you
don’t have a WiFi router).
Opt for Ad hoc mode
(also known as Peer to Peer), whereby
clients are connected to one another without an access point, which
is to say without a router. To create an Ad hoc network, you must
confi
gure one of the computers in Ad hoc mode (preferably the one
connected to the modem) so that the other computer detects this
network. Ad hoc mode allows users to exchange data or play
network games between two computers.
Due to certain
dysfunctions inher
ent to this mode, however, it is reserved for
advanced users only.
Two computers equipped with
WiFi adapters (you don’t have a
WiFi router).
Opt for Ad hoc mode
. A variety of WiFi adapter formats are
available depending on the type of computer you have: PCI card (to
be inserted inside of a desktop computer), USB adapter (to be
plugged into a desktop or laptop computer’s USB port), or PCMCIA
card (to be connected to an available Type II PCMCIA port on a
laptop computer). Onc
e equipped with its adapter, your computer
becomes what is known as a client within the WiFi system.

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If you only have two computers and simply wish for them to be able to communicate with one
another, the purchase of a router
is optional. Without a router, however, your WiFi network will very soon
be limited, should you wish to invest in a third computer for example, or if you want to share an Internet
connection. To share an Internet connection, one of the two computers must be running and connected
to an ADSL modem.
Ad hoc mode should only be used if your network is made up of two computers. With more than
two computers, it is preferable to opt for Infrastructure mode (router + clients).
3.2. Wireless local area WiFi network security
Taking advantage of the freedom offered by WiFi technology does not simply mean connecting computers to
one another without the presence of wires. All computers in a wireless network communicate with one
another, exchange data, and share an Internet connection. It is therefore imperative that you secure your
system in the best way possible. Why secure your system? Imagine a neighbor who lives in the same
building as you and is also equipped with a WiFi network, which detects several wireless networks and
chooses yours inadvertently, since it is unsecured. In this way, the neighbor can share your Internet
connection even though he doesn’t even have a modem! Admittedly this does not make him a computer
hacker (although it might seem like it!), but it’s you who is footing the bill.
In order to avoid this kind of undesirable situation, we invite you to refer to the following chapter which will explain how
to connect to a wireless network and how to protect it using one of the security methods available.

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4. THE WIFI STATION DB UTILITY
The WiFi Station DB utility has been specifically developed by Hercules for the Wireless Dual Band family of
adapters. It allows you to get the most out of all your adapter’s functionalities via a user-friendly interface that
is easy to operate and features a very high level of security, based on WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption.
4.1. Determining your connection status
After installing WiFi Station DB, the Hercules WiFi Station DB icon appears in the Windows taskbar. Once
your adapter has been connected (please see the “Hardware installation” chapter), you will immediately be
able to view your connection status:
-If the icon appears green, a connection to the network is established, and signal strength is
excellent.
-If the icon appears yellow, a connection to the network is established, and signal strength is
good.
-If the icon appears red, a connection to the network is established, but signal strength is weak: try
moving the client adapter’s antenna closer to the antenna on the access point.
-If the icon appears gray, your WiFi client adapter has been detected, but is not connected to any
WiFi network: you must connect to a network detected by WiFi Station DB.
-If the icon has a red cross over it, your WiFi client adapter has not been detected by Windows:
verify that it is properly connected and enabled and repeat the installation, if necessary.
4.2. Launching WiFi Station DB
To launch WiFi Station DB, simply double-click the icon in the taskbar.
4.3. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM
If connecting to a WiFi network and configuring your network seems like tedious work to you, use the
integrated WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM)function, indicated on the product or packaging by way of the
following logos:
or
This technology simplifies the procedure for connecting to a wireless network between a WPS-compatible
router and your Wireless Dual Band mini v2 key. Two methods are available: simply click a button in the
WiFi Station DB software, or enter a PIN code in the WiFi Station DB interface.
In order to benefit from a simplified connection thanks to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM)
function, your router must be WPS-compatible and certified.

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4.3.1.Connecting to a network with the WPS button in WiFi
Station DB
- On your WiFi router: press the WPS button (for more information, please refer to your WPS-compatible
router's manual).
You then have two minutes to connect your key via WPS.
- In WiFi Station DB, go to the Connection page.
- Click the button.
Your Wireless Dual Band mini v2 key connects to your WiFi router using the security key defined on the
router.
If the connection is not secure, a WPA2 security key is generated automatically.
If the WPS router is only compatible with WPA keys (and not WPA2), a WPA key will be generated.
4.3.2.Connecting to a network with a PIN code
- In WiFi Station DB, go to the Advanced Settings page.
- In the WPS section, tick the Personal Identification Number method (PIN code) box.

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- Make a note of the PIN code that is displayed.
- Enter this PIN code in the interface of your WiFi router (for more information, please refer to your WPS-
compatible router's manual).
You then have two minutes to connect your key via WPS.
- In WiFi Station DB, go to the Connection page.
- Click the button.
WiFi Station DB connects your Wireless Dual Band key to your WiFi router using the security key defined on
the router. If the connection is not secure, a WPA2 security key is generated automatically.
Note: if another WiFi device has the same PIN code, click the Renew button to obtain a new code.

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4.4. Connecting to a network via the list of networks
WiFi Station DB opens by default to the Connection page and WiFi network detection begins automatically.
The List of detected networks displays all secured, unsecured or hidden networks, whether Infrastructure or
Ad hoc.
To connect to an unsecured network (the value No appears in the Secure field):
- Select the network you wish to connect to.
- Click the Connect button.
- If you wish, you can add the network to your Favorites by ticking the Yes box and giving it a name.
After a few seconds, a green icon appears beside the network, indicating that you are connected to the
network.
If you want your computer to automatically reconnect to a specific network, add the network to your list of
Favorites and select the Automatic Connection option.
If connection to the selected network fails in Infrastructure mode, verify the router’s security
settings (key, MAC address filtering, etc.).
To connect to a secured network (the value Yes appears in the Secure field, along with the type of key
used):
- Select the network you wish to connect to.

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- Click the Connect button.
- Enter the security key when prompted to do so by WiFi Station DB.
- If you wish, you can add the network to your Favorites by ticking the Yes box and giving it a name.
If you wish to connect to a secure network, you must know the security key used. Before
establishing a connection, WiFi Station DB will prompt you to enter this key (a message will help you to
identify the type of key required).
To connect to a hidden network (the Network Name (SSID) field is empty):
If one or more of the detected networks does not include a name (the Network Name (SSID) field is empty),
this means that the network is not broadcasting its name. To connect to this network, select it and then:
- Click the Connect button.
- Enter the network name (SSID) in the window that appears.
- If the network is secure, enter the key used.
- If you wish, you can add the network to your Favorites by ticking the Yes box and giving it a name.
Now that you know how to connect to a network, you will immediately be able to put into practice the
different possibilities offered by WiFi. By referring to chapter 5. Welcome to the Wireless Attitude!, you
will be able to enter the exciting world of wireless computing and learn how to share folders, a printer or
an ADSL connection.
If you first wish to explore all of WiFi Station DB’s functionalities, we invite you to read the following
chapters.

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Windows Vista/7
After establishing a connection to your network, Vista prompts you to select your network location: Home,
Work, Public location.
For our purposes, we will consider that you will be using your network at home, which will allow you as well as
other network users to view the computers present on the network (the “See and be seen” principle,
indispensable to be able to share folders, a printer and an ADSL connection).
Note: If you prefer to connect to a public hotspot, while you are in a railway station, for example, please refer
to the explanations provided by Windows Vista.
Windows Vista may not prompt you to select your network location at this point and select a public
location for you by default (this will typically be the case if you are already connected to a network). To
select another location, you must click the Customize link located opposite the name of your network in
the Wanadoo_AAAA (public network) zone of the Network and Sharing Center.

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4.5. Scanning for networks
When WiFi Station DB is launched, a scan for detected networks takes place automatically. Afterwards, you
can manually refresh the list of detected networks by clicking the Rescan button. The following scanning
radius icon is displayed while the scan is carried out:
During the scan, it may happen that the scanning radius icon remains fixed and does not change.
This means that the Flash animation plug-in is not installed on your computer. To view the animation, you
must download this module via the Internet and follow the installation instructions.

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4.6. Viewing connection settings
Information in the Connection status zone is not accessible or modifiable. It includes all settings
corresponding to the network to which the computer is connected:
- Network Name (SSID): the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is
the unique name shared by clients and the access point in a
wireless network.
- Name: the Favorite name you have entered, if the network
has already been saved.
- Security type: The WiFi security standard allows you to
secure the information exchanged over your network. The
security types supported by WiFi Station DB are WEP, WEP
(Shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES) and WPA2.
- TCP/IP Details: information relating to the TCP/IP Internet
protocols assigned by the router/access point once a
connection to the network has been established.
- RF channel: frequency channel used by the local area WiFi
network to communicate.
- Network type: the selected network architecture,
Infrastructure or Ad hoc (Peer to Peer).
- Upload speed: value indicating the data transmission rate.
- Link Quality: a progressive bar (from 0 to 100%) displays
the status of the connection between the access point and the
Wireless Dual Band WiFi adapter.
The
symbol is displayed if you are connected to a network whose security level is not
supported by the 802.11n-2009 standard. Data rates for your connection are therefore limited to 54Mbps.

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4.7. Viewing, modifying or adding Favorites – Creating an Ad
hoc network
A Favorite is a group of settings for connection to a known Infrastructure or Ad hoc network (your own, a
neighbor’s, a friend’s). WiFi Station DB allows you to easily store the settings for a network in memory, or
view or modify existing Favorites.
In an Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) network, creating a Favorite is the equivalent of actually creating the
wireless link between the computers.
4.7.1.Security options
To avoid having an individual on the outside improperly connect to your network, we strongly recommend that
you secure your network. The table below sums up the 4 security types supported by WiFi Station DB.
Type Level of security Key used
WEP The lowest level of security, in which a single
encryption key is used for the data exchanged.
Each wireless client in the network must use the
same key to decode the transmission.
64-bit (10 characters) or
128-bit (26 characters) key
in hexadecimal format.
WEP (Shared) Level of security based on WEP, moreover
employing an authentication method via a shared
key.
64-bit (10 characters) or
128-bit (26 characters) key
in hexadecimal format.

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WPA-PSK (TKIP) Latest-generation high level of security, specially
designed for environments such as a small business
or the home, using a pre-shared key.
Password with a minimum of
8 alphanumeric
characters.
WPA-PSK (AES) Level of security superior to WPA-PSK (TKIP),
using an encryption method based on the new IEEE
802.11i security standard.
Password with a minimum of
8 alphanumeric
characters.
WPA2-PSK (TKIP) Latest-generation very high level of security,
specially designed for environments such as a small
business or the home, using a pre-shared key.
Password with a minimum of
8 alphanumeric characters.
An alphanumeric character
corresponds either to a
number (0-9), or to a letter
(a-z or A-Z).
WPA2-PSK (AES) Level of security superior to WPA2-PSK (TKIP),
also of the latest generation, specially designed for
environments such as a small business or the
home, using a pre-shared key.
Password with a minimum of
8 alphanumeric characters.
An alphanumeric character
corresponds either to a
number (0-9), or to a letter
(a-z or A-Z).
4.7.2.View/Modify Favorites
The Favorites Management tab displays a window containing Favorites that have already been saved.
View/Modify Favorites window
In this window, you can:
- Create a new favorite.
- Delete a Favorite from the list.
- Modify the basic, security or advanced settings
for your Favorite.
- Connect to the network corresponding to the
selected Favorite.
A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F (example: A123BCD45E for a
64-bit key). An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9), or a letter (a-z or A-Z).
The WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA2-PSK (TKIP) security levels are not supported by the 802.11n-
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Network tab (accessible after clicking the
Modify button)
Network name (SSID): enter the SSID (Service
Set Identifier), which is to say the unique name
shared by clients and the access point in your
wireless network.
Network type: Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
RF channel (Ad hoc only): select the RF channel
from a list of available channels (1 to 13), channel 1
being the default channel.
Automatic connection: tick this box to have the
client automatically connect to this network.
Security tab (accessible after clicking the
Modify button)
Secure: the network may be unsecured (No) or
secure (Yes); in this case, you must select the
security type and enter an encryption key.
Security type: WEP, WEP (Shared), WPA-PSK
(TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) or
WPA2-PSK (AES).
Security Key: enter an encryption key of 10 or 26
hexadecimal characters for a WEP key, or from 8 to
64 characters for a WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK key.
A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9
and letters A to F (example: A123BCD45E).
4.7.3.Adding a new Favorite manually or creating an Ad hoc
network
To create a Favorite (Infrastructure or Ad hoc network) specifically for your home or office, for example, click
the New botton.
The manual creation of a new Favorite or an Ad hoc network includes the following steps:

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-Step 1: enter a name for your Favorite (for example:
Work, Sport, etc.).
-Step 2: select either Infrastructure or Ad hoc mode for
your network architecture; Infrastructure architecture is
selected by default. Reminder: Infrastructure is a type
of network with an access point + at least two
computers, whereas in Ad hoc mode there will be two
or more computers without an access point (one of the
computers creates the network, while the other only
detects it).
If you opt for Ad hoc mode, you must select the RF
channel from a list of available channels (1 to 13), channel 1
being the default channel.
-Step 3: enter the name of your network (SSID name).
If you want to create your Ad hoc network, give it the
name of your choice here.