System Administration Guide: Network Interfaces and Network Virtualization

WiFi Communications Task Map

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

Plan for WiFi communications on your system. 

Set up your laptop or wireless network configuration, optionally including a router, in a location that supports WiFi 

How to Prepare a System for WiFi Communications

Connect to a WiFi network 

Set up and establish communications with a local WiFi network 

How to Connect to a WiFi Network

Monitor communications on the WiFi link 

Use standard Solaris networking tools to check the state of WiFi link 

How to Monitor the WiFi Link

Establish secure WiFi communications 

Create a WEP key and use it establish connections with a secure WiFi network 

How to Set Up an Encrypted WiFi Network Connection