Mitsubishi Electronics A101 Network settings Identification tab, TCP/IP settings Device tab

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SSID – SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You can only connect with an Access Point, that has the same SSID. Use different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and add security.

Channel – The Channel field allow you to select the radio channel for the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. In an Infrastructure network, your wireless LAN adapter automatically selects the correct frequency channel required to communicate with an Access Point.

WEP – This option allows you to disable or enable (64-bit or 128-bit) WEP encryption. The WEP Key is a 64-bit (5 character) or 128-bit (13 character) hexadecimal code used to encrypt transmitted data packets and decrypt received data packets.

Network settings - Identification tab

Computer name – Assign your computer a unique name of up to 15 characters. The computer name allows other users in a network to recognize your computer. The computer name is generally the same with the DNS hostname.

Avoid using spaces or symbols in your computer name.

TCP/IP settings - Device tab

Select the network adaptor you want to use for this configuration.

This item appears only when you are editing a wired LAN configuration.

TCP/IP settings-IP Address tab

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server – The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server assigns IP addresses automatically within a specified range of devices.

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Chapter 3: Software Support

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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