Network Type | Advantek Networks AWN-MIMO-54RA manual

PSM (Power Saving Mode) – Enable the adapter in the power saving mode when it is idle.

Network Type:

Infrastructure – This operation mode requires the presence of a wireless Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point or Router.

Ad-Hoc– Select this mode if you want to connect to another wireless station in the Wireless LAN network without through an Access Point or Router.

Tx Power: If you want to lower the transmit power of the adapter for saving the power of the system, you can select the lower percentages from the list. The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the coverage range.

Ad Hoc Wireless Mode: When the card is set in Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer Mode), you can designate the wireless connection mode for the Ad-Hoc network.

802.11B only – This adapter can be compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations. If there are only 802.11b wireless stations in the network, you can set the card to this mode.

802.11B/G mix – If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations in your network, it is recommended to setting the card to this mode. This mode is also the default setting.

802.11G only –This card can be compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations. If there are only 802.11g wireless stations in the network, you can set the card to this mode.

Preamble: The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication among wireless devices. This option is only active in the Ad Hoc network. There are two modes including Auto and Long Preamble. If “Auto” mode is selected, the adapter will auto switch the preamble mode depending on the wireless devices is connecting to.

RTS Threshold: Minimum packet size required for an RTS (Request To Send). For packets smaller than this threshold, an RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the wireless network. Select a setting within a range of 0 to 2347 bytes. Minor change is recommended.

Fragment Threshold: The value defines the maximum size of packets; any packet size larger than value will be fragmented. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes. Minor change is recommended.

Channel: This setting is only available for Ad Hoc mode. Select the number of the radio channel used for the networking. The channel setting should be the same with the network you are connecting to.