Ad-Hoc Mode; Authentication And Security - Rosewill RNX-N1/N1MAC User Manual

Wireless Adapter RNX-N1/N1MAC

3.3.2 Ad-hoc Mode

This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC
Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-
hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other
client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for
the SOHO to set up a wireless network.
• Profile: Enter a name for the profile; this does not need to be the same as the SSID.
• SSID: Enter the SSID of the network or select one from the drop-down list. The SSID is
a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.
• Network Type: Select Ad-hoc from the drop-down list.
• TX Power: Select a transmit power from the drop-down list. If your notebook is
connected to external power then select 100% or auto, if not, select one of the lower
values for power saving.
• Click on the OK button to save the changes.

3.4 AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY

The Security tab allows you to configure the authentication and encryption settings such as:
WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, and 802.1x. Each security option is described in detail below.
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