Mitsubishi Electronics A111 user manual Ad Hoc

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Chapter 3 - Reference

Ad Hoc

The A111 card adaptor when set to Ad Hoc mode can connect to other wireless device(s) in a wireless network called an Ad Hoc network. To connect the A111 card to another wireless device:

Software Reference

Chapter 3

1.Launch the Wireless Settings util- ity by double-clicking the Con- trol Center icon in the Windows® taskbar.

2.Click the Survey button to scan available wireless device(s) within the A111 card’s range. Select the the wireless device you wish to connect.

3.Click the Config button to con- 4. figure the device settings. Set the Network type to Ad Hoc, then enter the Network Name (SSID) and Channel of wireless device you wish to connect. Click Apply when done.

Click the Encryption tab if your selected wireless device has an enabled WEP encryption.

Obtain the WEP encryption keys from the network administrator, then enter them in the Key 1 ~ 4 fields. Click Apply when finished.

IMPORTANT! The encryption settings of the A111 card and the wireless device must be identical to establish a connection.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer InstallationProcedures InstallationSystem 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 Reading the A111 Status Indicators LNK Link LEDACT Activity LED ChapterOverview ReferenceAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options Using the Control Center Taskbar A111ControlCenterStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Reference Taskbar Icon Right MenuTaskbar Icon Left Menu Wireless Settings Utility Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Tab Current Channel Reference Association StateMAC address Current Data RateActivate Configuration Reference Radio StateSave as Profile Frame Sent/Received Frame ErrorStatus Connection Tab Connection QualityStatus IP Config Tab ButtonNetwork Type Config Basic TabAs Wireless LAN Network Name SsidReference Channel Data RateOthers Config Encryption Tab Data encryption WEP enabledWireless 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 Default Key Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDevice 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