AT&T 6550G user manual Configuration

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Adapter Configuration

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Configuration

The Configuration screen displays the current settings of the wireless adapter.

SSID: Enter the SSID used by your wireless router or access point. All wireless adapters on your network must use the same SSID as your wireless router and/or access point. The SSID is case sensitive (i.e., “cat” and “Cat” are not the same).

BSS Type: The BSS type may be set to Infrastructure (connected to the WLAN using an Access Point) or Ad-Hoc (connected in a peer-to-peer environment).

AdHoc Band: It is usually not necessary to change this setting. This feature is required only if you have a peer-to-peer wired connection between computers.

Channel: The router uses radio signals to communicate with other devices on the network. You can change the frequency by selecting a different channel. Remember that all computers on your network must use the same channel. Devices using AT&T Plug&Share™ wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by the router and change to it.

You may have to change the channel if you are experiencing problems such as intermittent connection and disconnection. You can perform a site survey on your wireless adapter to find out which channels are being used by other wireless networks nearby. If other networks use the same channel (or an adja- cent one), change yours to one as far away as possible from the others in use. (For example, if other networks use channels 6, 9 and 11, try changing yours to channel 1.)

TX Rate: If you use an AT&T Plug&Sharerouter, set the TX (transmission) rate to Auto. If you are not using an AT&T Plug&Sharerouter, set the TX rate to the fastest speed your router or access point can support. The default setting (Auto) will continually test to find and use the highest transmission speed possible, but this setting may cause data errors. If you experience this problem, try a lower rate.

Preamble: The Preamble Type refers to the radio preamble, or header, which is transmitted at the beginning of a packet of data.You should not change this setting unless directed to do so by a network administrator.

Power Mode: Select Continuous Access Mode (default) for fewer communication errors, although this setting consumes more power than the others. Maximum Power Save consumes the least power, and Power Save consumes a diminished amount of power.

Auto Searching: This option allows your wireless adapter to automatically search for available wireless routers or access points nearby. When enabled, your computer will connect to whichever router or access point that has the strongest signal.

If you change any setting above, click the Apply button.

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