Asus WL-160N user manual Config Basic, Network Type, Network Name Ssid, Channel

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

Config - Basic

This page enables you to change the

WLAN Adapter configurations.

Network Type

Infrastructure – Infrastructure means to establish a connection with an access point. Once connected, the access point allows you to access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet). The Channel field turns to Auto if the connection is based on Infrastructure.

Ad Hoc – Ad Hoc means to communicate directly with other wireless clients without using an access point. An “Ad Hoc” network can be setup quickly and easily without pre-planning, for example, sharing meeting notes between attendants in a meeting room.

Network Name (SSID)

SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. Use the SSID to connect with a known access point. You can enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down list box. If you get connected by designating the SSID, you are only to connect the AP with the SSID you assigned. If the AP is removed from the network, your WLAN Adapter does not roam automatically to other APs. SSIDs must all be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as “ Wireless”.

Channel

The Channel field is for setting radio channel. Your WLAN Adapter can automatically select the correct channel to communicate with a wireless device, and the parameter is fixed to "Auto" in both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc mode.

The available radio channels depend on the regulations in your country. For the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channel 1 to 11 are supported. For Europe (ETSI), channel 1 to 13 are supported. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to 14 are supported.

Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.

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