3.2.2 Configuration
Basic tab
The Basic tab provides general information on network types and other configurations.
Network Type. Select the type of network that you wish to use. Select Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an access point (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the
directly with other mobile clients within the Wireless LAN adaptor range.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. A Null string may not be used in
Channel. In Infrastructure mode, the wireless USB adaptor automatically tunes in to the access point channel. In
Data Rate. Sets the data transmission rate to Fix or Auto. Select Fully Auto to allow the device to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may also fix data transfer rates to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating range.
PS Mode. This field allows control of the Wireless USB adaptor power saving features. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is recommended for systems running on AC power. Other options include MAX_PSP (Maximum power savings) and Fast_PSP (Fast
Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet.
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