Mitsubishi Electronics A111 Config Basic Tab, Network Type, Network Name Ssid, As Wireless LAN

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Wireless Settings

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Reference

Config - Basic Tab

Lets you change the A111 card configurations without rebooting your computer.

Network Type

Infrastructure – Select the Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an Access Point. Your computer is able to access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet), via an associated access point. The Channel field turns to Auto when Infrastructure is selected.

Ad Hoc – Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other wireless cards or adaptors without using an Access Point. An Ad Hoc network is typically formed quickly and easily without pre-planning. For example, share meeting notes between networked computers in a meeting room.

Network Name (SSID)

Use the SSID field to configure the SSID for the A111 card. You can enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down list box. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You will only be able to connect Access Points which has the same SSID as the one you set. Use different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase security. SSIDs must all be printable characters and have a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such

as Wireless LAN.

NOTE: Set the SSID to a null string, if you wish to allow your station to connect to any Access Point it can find. You cannot use null string in Ad Hoc mode.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer Installation InstallationProceduresSystem Requirements Installation Installing the A111 utilities and driver ClickInstallA111WLANCardUtilities/DriverConfiguring the Wlan utility Quick Start Select Soft AP Mode Soft AP Windows XP OnlyAccess Control Soft AP Access Control and WDSAccess Control and WDS Settings Network Range ExtensionTo disable this function LNK Link LED Reading the A111 Status IndicatorsACT Activity LED Reference ChapterOverviewAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options A111ControlCenter Using the Control Center TaskbarStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Reference Taskbar Icon Right Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Left Menu Starting Wireless Settings Wireless Settings UtilityStatus Status Tab Current Channel Reference Association StateMAC address Current Data Rate Reference Radio State Activate Configuration Save as Profile Frame Sent/Received Frame ErrorStatus Connection Tab Connection QualityStatus IP Config Tab ButtonNetwork Type Config Basic TabAs Wireless LAN Network Name SsidData Rate Reference ChannelOthers Data encryption WEP enabled Config Encryption TabWireless Network Key Default Key Two ways to assign WEP keysReference 64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit Survey Site Survey Tab ButtonsAbout Version Info Tab Exit Wireless Settings Link StateAd Hoc Software Reference Windows XP Wireless Properties Wireless Properties ChapterReference Windows XP Wireless Properties Cannot connect to any Access Points TroubleshootingVerify if the A111 card is installed correctly Verify that the Network Type is in Infrastructure modeBad link quality or bad signal strength Cannot connect to a Station A111 CardGlossary Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11g Default KeyDevice Name DSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDNS Server Address Domain Name System Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11bEncryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EthernetIeee Ieee 802.11a 54Mbits/secIeee 802.11g ISP Internet Service ProviderIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec InfrastructureNAT Network Address Translation MAC Address Media Access ControlLAN Local Area Network NIC Network Interface CardPreamble Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWlan Wireless Local Area Network WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessService Contacts Western Australia