Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300

Transmission mode

The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 is designed to operate according to various WLAN stand- ards. In Infrastructure mode, you can choose the following transmission modes:

ìSelect 802.11g if the network environment uses this WLAN standard. The maximum transmission rate possible is 54 Mbps.

OR

ìSelect 802.11b if the network environment uses this WLAN standard. The maximum transmission rate possible is limited to 11 Mbps.

OR

ìSelect 802.11b/g/n (mixed) if both modes are used in the network. Some of the net- work adapters operate according to the 802.11g standard, others according to the 802.11b standard.

The maximum transmission rate possible depends on the WLAN standard of the connection partner in question.

In Ad Hoc mode, the 802.11b transmission mode is the default setting.

If you are using your PC with the Windows Vista operating system, the Transmission Mode is set automatically and 802.11b/g/n (mixed) is displayed.

Power Saving

You can choose two options for the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 in Power Saving mode.

ìSelect Optimize power saving to use the network adapter in power-saving mode. Your PC remains available on the network, but the network adapter's energy consumption is reduced to a minimum.

ìSelect Optimize throughput if you want to achieve a maximum data transmission rate (default).

This function is not available for Windows Vista.

Sending Power

Depending on the reception quality, you can operate your Gigaset USB Adapter 300 with low transmission power. You should set the transmission power as low as possible assuming you achieve good transmission quality in your rooms. This protects your wireless network from eavesdropping.

ìSelect the required transmission power. Default setting: 100% This function is not available for Windows Vista.

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