Profiles
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ConfigFree profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices.
You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. |
1 | Profiles |
A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the PC as well as information on any network devices. The following setting items (called captured items) can be configured and saved for each profile.
When a profile is selected, the network and device settings of that profile are applied and become the current settings. Note: The SSID (name of wireless network connection) and WEP key are not captured items in a profile. (When connected to a wireless LAN, the SSID is stored in the profile as connection information, but the setting is not applied even if the profile is switched. The WEP key is not stored in the profile.) |
2 | Checking the captured items (settings stored in a profile) |
When a profile is created, the configured network settings and the device status are stored in the PC. Here is how to check exactly which information is stored in a profile. In this example, let's configure the network settings in the PC and take a look at the connection status when the PC is connected to the office network environment. The captured items are Internet Settings, Device, TCP/IP Settings, Default Dial-up Connection, and Default Printer. * When actually creating a profile, captured items are selected and the required settings are saved. |
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Opening Internet Options
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The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box opens. The proxy server settings displayed here are saved. (Information stored in this profile) Select whether to use a proxy server for your LAN and whether to bypass the proxy server for a local address.
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Opening the device settings window on the ConfigFree main screen
Double-click the ![]() The network devices are displayed and indicate whether they are enabled or disabled. Disabled devices are shown with the ![]() The power status of the Bluetooth antenna is also displayed. If the power is off, the ![]() (Information stored in this profile) Wired network devices are enabled.
Wireless network devices and infrared devices are disabled. Bluetooth antenna power is off. |
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Starting Network Properties
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The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
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The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.
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Internet Connection Firewall Settings
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Opening the security setting screen
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The 'Security Settings' screen appears.
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・A firewall setup is only available on WindowsXP. ・When a security settings had changed on this screen, it is directly reflected in the network settings of the OS. |
Dial-up Connection
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Starting Internet Options
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The Internet properties Connections tab is displayed.
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File and Printer Sharing Settings
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Opening the security setting screen
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The 'Security Settings' screen appears.
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Opening the Printers and Faxes window.
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Bluetooth Security
(The setting of Bluetooth security level is confirmed.)
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Start the Bluetooth security setting window.
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