Asus WL-169gE user manual Preamble Mode, Frame Bursting, 54g Mode, 54g Protection, Power Output

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Chapter 3 Software Reference

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

Preamble Mode

This parameter is used to control whether frames will transmit with the Long or Short Preamble. The default value is Long Preamble.

Frame Bursting

Frame Bursting technology is a standard-based Wi-Fi performance enhancement technology which improves wireless network efficiency and boosts throughput.

54g Mode

802.11b only - support both 802.11b adapters.

All of these modes only pertain to when the STA is creating their own IBSS network. The default ad-hoc mode is 802.11b only.

54g LRS (Limited Rate Support) - is used to communicate with older 11b clients that only support 4 rates. But 54g cards can still use all 12 rates.

54g Auto - support both 802.11b and 802.11g adapters.

54g Only - will support ONLY high-performance 54g adapters.

All of these modes only pertain to when the STA is creating their own IBSS network.

54g Protection

Extended Rate PHY (ERP) protection mechanism of 802.11g deﬁnition. Auto – Automatically change as AP announcement.

Disabled - Always send frame without protection.

Power Output

Deﬁnes transmit power level. Conﬁguration options: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%.

Click Apply to save and activate the new conﬁgurations.

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Contents For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks Copyright Information ASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer International AmericaAsus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria Technical supportTable of Contents Introduction OverviewPackage contents FeaturesSystem Requirements InstallationInstalling the Wlan utilities and driver Reading the Wlan status indicators Installation process takes several secondsInstallation Chapter One Touch WizardConﬁguring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure Conﬁguring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Using the Control Center Wireless Status Icons on the taskbarSoftware Reference Asus Wlan Control CenterTaskbar Icon Left-click Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Right-click Menu Asus Wireless Settings Utility Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Association StateMAC address Current ChannelCurrent Data Rate Radio StateStatus Connection Button Status IP ConﬁgStatus Ping Conﬁg Basic Network TypeNetwork Name Ssid ChannelConﬁg Advanced Data RateOthers RTS ThresholdPreamble Mode 54g ModePower Output Frame BurstingNetwork Authentication Conﬁg EncryptionWireless Network Key Wireless Network Key WEPData encryption Key FormatSelect one as your Default Key 64/128bits versus 40/104bitsConﬁg Authentication Survey Site SurveyAbout Version Info Exit Wireless Settings Link StateConﬁguring with Windows Wireless Zero Conﬁguration service Windows XP Wireless OptionsOnly use Windows wireless function Software Reference Cannot connect to any Access Points TroubleshootingVerify if the Wlan Card is installed correctly TCP/IP protocol did not bind to the Wlan PC Card Bad link quality or bad signal strengthCannot connect to a Station Wlan Card Glossary Default Key Device NameDhcp Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemEncryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identiﬁer Ethernet FirewallGateway IeeeInfrastructure Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secIeee 802.11g ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Address Media Access ControlIP Internet Protocol IP AddressSsid Service Set Identiﬁer PacketPass Phrase PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWlan Wireless Local Area Network TCP Transmission Control ProtocolSafety Information AppendixFCC Warning Statement Prohibition of Co-locationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning