Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN

Changing the Transfer Rate

The default transfer rate setting, Auto Rate, allows your Wireless USB Adapter to automatically adjust its transfer speed for optimal performance and the longest operating range. Adaptec recommends that whenever possible, you maintain the Auto Rate setting.

However, if your Wireless USB Adapter’s transfer rate changes frequently, you can set a lower transfer rate to achieve a more stable connection. The fixed rate speed options are 11 Mbps (the highest rate), 5.5 Mbps, 1 or 2 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or 1 Mbps.

To change the transfer rate for your Wireless USB Adapter:

1Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility. See Step 1 on page 28.

2Click the Configuration tab.

3In the Transfer Rate drop-down box, select the transfer rate you want, as shown above.

4Click Apply Changes, then click OK to close the Adaptec Wireless Utility.

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