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Channel – If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless network (see
"Network Topologies" on page 22), set the channel number to the
same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in
your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an
access point, then the channel is automatically set by the access
point to the channel that it uses.
You only need to manually set the channel when the Operating
Mode is 802.11 AdHoc.
Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations
which determine the number of channels that are available. Refer
to the Specifications on page 27 for a full listing of channels
supported by each country.
Transmit Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an
appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better
range.
Operating Mode – Set the adapter's operating mode to 802.11
AdHoc for a network environment that does not have an access
point, or to Infrastructure for connections with an access point.
Tx Power – Move the slider up and down to increase or decrease
the transmission power.
Encryption – To enable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
function, set this to 128-bit or 64-bit.
The WEP mechanism implemented in the SMC2835W adapter is
based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The encryption keys are
provided to ensure data confidentiality. WEP security protects
your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized
access by intruders. If WEP is in use, all clients on the same
network must use the same WEP key settings in order to
communicate with each other.
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