Beacon Computer Lan Adapter manual Edit Parameters, Save Properties Options

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Edit Parameters

Save Properties Options

Use Save Properties Options to select the default opera- tions for saving the current adapter configuration. Choose either:

Save Properties to the Registry: This option allows you to save the configuration to the Windows Registry. The configuration will be restored the next time you reboot.

Save Properties to the Adapter: This option saves the current configuration to non-volatile memory in the adapter.

Always Prompt the User: This option will prompt the user to save the current settings to the Registry. If the box is not checked, the operation will default to “Save Properties to the Registry”.

Edit Parameters

The PC Card Parameters include:

System Parameters

Network Parameters

RF Network Parameters

Advanced (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc)

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Contents User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc Table of Contents Appendix a Appendix D Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Convention Type of Information Typographical ConventionsAbout the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Section Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN AdapterSafety Information Dipole Antenna Snap-On AntennaHigh Gain Antennas Other Devices in the Wireless Network Direct Sequence Radio Technology Radio CharacteristicsData Transparency and Protocols Radio Ranges Protocols SupportedSite Survey Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Radio Antenna Security FeaturesLink Test Terminology Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter System Configurations Ad Hoc Wireless LANWireless Infrastructure Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Minimal Overlap Coverage Option Coverage OptionsHeavy Overlap Coverage Option Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Installing the Hardware Before You Start Overview of the 4000 Series PC Card Antenna ConnectorsStandard Antennas Attaching the Snap-On Antenna Attaching the AntennaAttaching a Remote Antenna Detaching the Snap-On Antenna Detaching the AntennaDetaching a Remote Antenna Connecting the PC Card Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterRemoving the PC Card Installing the Hardware Driver Overview Installing the SoftwarePROTOCOL.INI Driver Disk StructureVXD4500.VXD Windows 95 or Windows 98 NDIS3 Installation Installing the Software Disk from manufacturer Windows NT NDIS3 InstallationSelect Add Adapters Select Other RequireInstalling the Software Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation Minimum PROTOCOL.INI Driver Settings DOS NDIS2 InstallationInstalling the Software Minimum AWCPKT.INI Driver Settings DOS Packet Driver InstallationInstalling the Software Minimum NET.CFG Driver Settings ODI Driver InstallationGeneral Information Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings General Network Keywords Value Description Advanced Network Keywords Value Description Fragthreshold Fragmentation Keywords Value DescriptionPower Management Keywords Value Description Fastlistentime FastlistendelayListendecay Scanning Keywords Value Description 10 Infrastructure Keywords Value Description Haredkey AuthtimeoutSpecifiedapto Authtype OFF, OpenDschannel 11 Ad Hoc Keywords Value DescriptionJoinnetto BeaconperiodInstalling the Software 12 PC Card Keywords Value Description Installing the Software Site Survey and Link Test UtilitiesUtilities Utilities Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Perform a Link Test Packet Size Link Test Command in WinDGSIP address of Aironet Access Point Number of PacketsLinkscope Utilities Upgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or Windows Loading New Firmware VersionsSelect Load New Firmware Utility Description Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOSUtilities Indicator LEDs Error Messages and Trouble ShootingAmber LED Operating Messages Green LED Condition Green LED Operating Messages ConditionIf Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Table A.1 Supported Drivers Protocol Operating System PC Card SpecificationsAppendix a LAN Drivers SupportedTable A.2 Radio Specifications Description Radio SpecificationsFCC ID Physical Specifications Power RequirementsTable A.3 Power Requirements Specification Value Table A.4 Physical Characteristics DescriptionFigure A.1 Mechanical Outline Mechanical DescriptionSelect Card Using the WinDGS UtilityCommands Menu Appendix BStatus Load New FirmwareEdit Properties StatisticsExit Link TestSite Survey Radio Off/OnOptions Menu Screen Update TimerPreferences Save Properties Options Edit ParametersSystem Parameters Network type Infrastructure ModeName Fast Power Save Mode Network type Ad Hoc ModeConstant Awake Mode CAM Power Save ModeMaximum Power Save Mode RF Network Parameters Network ParametersModel Allowable Selections Advanced Infrastructure Antenna ModeRTS Threshold Specified Access PointRTS Retry Limit Advanced Ad Hoc/IBSSChannel Wake Duration Beacon PeriodUser Warning Appendix CAppendix C Appendix C CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815 Declaration of ConformityPC4800 Appendix C Web Site Appendix DTechnical Support Communications