Chapter 2 - Installation

Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc)

The WLAN card supports Ad Hoc mode which allows communication between wireless stations without an AP.

1.Right-click the wireless connection icon and select Wireless Settings.

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2.Click the Config button and set the WLAN Card to Ad Hoc connection mode.

3.Click the Survey button to scan for Ad Hoc nodes. Select the node you want to communicate with and press Connect.

4.If the encryption settings of your WLAN Card are different from those of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you are prompted to make the encryption of the two nodes identical. Click Apply to activate the settings.

5.Check the Status page to see the association state. If connection is established, the box shows “Connected - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.

6.Check the Connection tab to see the signal strength. Click OK to exit the utility.

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