Mitsubishi Electronics A101 user manual Network setup, Ad-hoc network, Infrastructure network

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1.5 Network setup

The A101 Wireless USB Adaptor may be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in these network types.

Determine your network settings before installing the device to make all its features available. The following network settings are recommended.

1.5.1 Ad-hoc network

In an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adaptor in a wireless network. No access point (AP) is present in this wireless environment.

1.5.2 Infrastructure network

In an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is centered on an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network.

INTERNET

ADSL Modem Access Point

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Contents A101 Wireless USB Adaptor User’s Manual Page Disclaimer Contents Troubleshooting About this guide How this guide is organisedConventions used in this guide Dimensions StandardInterface TechnologyChapter Package contents WelcomeFeatures Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB AdaptorTop view Bottom viewLED Indicators Rear viewNetwork setup Ad-hoc networkInfrastructure network Installation Installing the device drivers and utilities Click Install A101Installing the device Found New Hardware dialogueWall mounting Software Support Control Center Control Center iconsControl Center right-click menu Control Center left-click menuWireless Settings StatusStatus tab IP Config tab Connection tabPing tab Configuration Basic tabEncryption tab Two ways to assign WEP keysSite Survey About Wireless Settings Link StateTable of Icon Indications Command icons Other right-click optionsAbout Control Center Mobile Manager Main WindowFile menu Mobilise menuEdit menu Creating a new configuration View menuSoftware Support Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing Editing a configuration General settingsNetwork settings Wireless tab Network TypeNetwork settings Identification tab TCP/IP settings Device tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab TCP/IP settings Gateway tab TCP/IP settings DNS tabTCP/IP settings Wins tab Internet settingsSharing settings Command buttonsSite Monitor Launching Site MonitorSite Monitor main window To launch the Site MonitorMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProblemInstructions contained in this User Guide ProblemAction Service Contacts Western Australia New Zealand