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Joining an Ad Hoc
Network Session The TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocol settings of clients participating in an ad hoc
network session must match. For example, TCP/IP must be configured on the
same subnet and NetBEUI must be configured with the same workgroup.
After a client has started an ad hoc network session, other clients may join it as
follows:
1In the Windows system tray, click the 3Com icon to display the
3Com WLAN Launcher.
If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running, you can start it from the
Windows Start menu. Select Start/Programs/3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN/3Com
WLAN Launcher.
2In WLAN Launcher, click the Computer icon.
3In the Ad-hoc Network Login window, select the network name of the ad hoc
session you are joining from the drop-down list.
4Set your security to match that of the client that started the ad hoc session.
5Set the performance mode to match that of the client that started the ad hoc
session.
6Click OK.
Ending an Ad Hoc
Network Session There are two ways to end an ad hoc network session and reassociate with an
access point:
■Right-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray and select
End Ad Hoc/Connect to AP from the menu.
■Display the WLAN Launcher and click the Access Point icon.
Changing Power, Traffic, and Address Settings
You can change power management, network traffic, and IP address settings as
follows:
1In the Windows system tray, click the 3Com icon to display the
3Com WLAN Launcher.
If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running, you can start it from the
Windows Start menu. Select Start/Programs/3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN/3Com
WLAN Launcher.
2In WLAN Launcher, click either the Padlock or the Hammer icons.
3In the WLAN Configuration Utility window, click the Options tab.
In the Options window you can change the settings described below.
Automatically manage power based on the detected power source
When this radio button is selected, and if your computer is able to detect its
power source automatically, the PC Card will automatically switch between the
following modes:
Power saving mode—Recommended when the computer is using battery power.
Continuous access mode—Gives faster network performance and is
recommended when the computer is using AC power.