Cisco AIR-PCM340 Installation And Configuration Manual page 98

Using the Client Utility on Mac OS X
Table 6-1 lists and describes the parameters that can be set from the basic properties screen. Follow the
instructions in the table to initially set or change any parameter. Click Apply at the bottom of the basic
properties screen to save any changes you make.
Table 6-1
Parameter
Location
Network Type
Channel
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Basic Properties Parameters
Description
Specifies different radio network profile settings used in various locations,
such as your office, your home, the factory, or the airport. For each profile,
you can specify unique connection and security settings. Click the up and
down arrows to select a different profile. For additional information see the
"Location Profiles" section on page 6-6.
Range: (number of profiles supported is limited by available disk space)
Default: Default
Specifies the type of network in which your client adapter is installed.
Default: Computer to Access Point
Network Type
Computer to Access Point
Computer to Computer
Specifies which frequency your client adapter uses as the channel for
communications. These channels conform to the IEEE 802.11 Standard for
your regulatory domain.
In infrastructure mode, this parameter is set automatically and cannot be
•
changed. The client adapter listens to the entire spectrum, selects the
best access point to associate to, and uses the same frequency as that
access point.
• In ad hoc mode, the channel of the client adapter must be set to match
the channel used by the other clients with which you wish to
communicate.
Range: Dependent on regulatory domain
Example: 1 to 11 (2412 to 2462 MHz) in North America
Note Refer to Appendix D, "Channels and Antenna Settings," for a list
of channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory
domains for each channel.
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration on Mac OS X
Description
Also referred to as infrastructure. Used to set
up a connection to a wired Ethernet network
(through an access point).
Also referred to as ad hoc or peer to peer.
Used to set up a small network between two
or more wireless devices. For example, an ad
hoc network could be set up between
computers in a conference room so users can
share information in a meeting.
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