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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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