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Spectrum24 Network Configuration
IBSS (802.11 Ad Hoc) enables terminals to form their own local network where they
can communicate peer-to-peer without access points. Use IBSS to create networks
within established cells. Terminals take turns generating beacons and handling probe
responses. The terminal starting the IBSS network (i.e., the first terminal tra nsmitting
a beacon) determines the channel number and data rate used within the network.
Select Pseudo IBSS (Proprietary Ad Hoc) for the highest throughput in an IBSS
network for terminal testing. Pseudo IBSS does not support PSP terminals and does
not use beacons or authentication. Each terminal must be on the same channel. If you
select this option, the Signal and Peers tabs are no longer available. Pseudo IBSS is
not recommended as a normal operational mode or for terminals operating on
battery power.
Enter a 32-character (maximum) case-sensitive string NIC ESS ID (802.11 Extended Service
Set Identifier) in the ESSID field to identify the wireless network. The ESS ID assigned must
match the ESS ID of the access point. This value can also be set during Easy Installation.
The Mandatory AP address is the IEEE MAC address of the access point (AP) where the
adapter associates. The adapter only associates to this access point when communicating on
the network.