Advanced - Advantek Networks AWN-MIMO-54RA User Manual

3.5 Advanced

In the "Advanced", you can configure more advanced settings, for example: wireless
Mode, B/G Protection, Tx Rate, Country Region Code...etc.
Wireless Mode:
802.11 B/G mix – If you have a mix of 802.11b & 802.11g wireless stations in your
network, it is recommended to setting the card to this mode. This mode is also the default
setting.
802.11 B only – This adapter can be compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless
stations. If there are only 802.11b wireless stations in the network, you can set the
adapter to this mode.
802.11 G only –This adapter can be compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless
stations. If there are only 802.11g wireless stations in the network, you can set the
adapter to this mode.
Select Your Country Region Code: The available channel differs from different countries.
For example: USA (FCC) is channel 1-11, Europe (ETSI) is channel 1-13. The operating
frequency channel will be restricted to the country user located before importing. If you are in
different country, you have to adjust the channel setting to comply the regulation of the
country.
B/G Protection: If you have a mix of 802.11b & 802.11g wireless stations in the network, it is
recommended to enable the protection mechanism. This mechanism can decrease the rate of
data collision between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations. When the protection mode is
enabled, the throughput of the adapter will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic should
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