Configuration - Asus WL-167G Manual

Chapter 3 - Reference

Configuration

Basic tab
The Basic tab provides general
information on network types and other
configurations.
Network Type. Select the type of
network that you wish to use. Select
Infrastructure mode to establish
a connection with an access point
(AP). In this mode, your system can
access wireless LAN and wired LAN
(Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc
mode to communicate directly with
other mobile clients within the wireless
LAN adapter range.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string
use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless
LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your
station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in
Ad-hoc mode.
Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes in
to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that is allowed
for use in your country/region.
Data Rate. Sets the data transmission rate to Fix or Auto. Select Fully Auto to
allow the device to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may also fix data
transfer rates to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
Note: Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating
range. When the "Data Rate" is changed, the adapter will survey available
APs and connect to the AP with the strongest signal.
Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced
property tab sheet.
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