Infrastructure Mode Configuration

Provide the following information to configure a connection to an access point:

Power Save Mode - Select a power save mode from the drop-down list.

Network Type - Select Access Point from the drop-down list.

802.11b Preamble - Select Short & Long or Long Only.

Transmit Power Level - Select a power level from the drop-down list.

Wireless Mode Setting - Place a check in this box if you would like to user the available frequencies. Click on the OK button to continue.

Ad Hoc Configuration

Provide the following information to configure an ad hoc configuration:

Network Type: select Ad Hoc from the drop-down list.

802.11b Preamble: select Short & Long or Long Only.

Transmit Power Level: select a power level from the drop-down list.

Wireless Mode: place a check in this box if you would like to use the available frequencies.

Wireless Mode when Starting Ad Hoc Network: select a frequency and data rate radio button.

Channel: select a channel number from the drop-down list, or set the channel to auto.

Click on the OK button to continue.

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Wireless Card specifications

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