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Installing the
Action
tec 802.11a Wireless PC
Card
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Installing the
Action
tec 802.11a Wireless PC
Card
Setting AdHoc Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card in
AdHoc or IBSS mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating
Modes” for descriptions of AdHoc operation.
1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox is
unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each field
in the configuration window:
Configuration Name:This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.
Configuration names are case insensitive.
Network name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for AdHoc mode. The SSID
for all stations in a single AdHoc name must be the same.
Network Connection: AdHoc.
Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an AdHoc network.
Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the AdHoc network must have the same rate
setting.
Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administered MAC (media
access controller) address (LAA). To enter a value in the address field, the check box needs
to be selected.
Setting Infrastructure Mode.
This section defines the process of configuring the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card in
Infrastructure mode. See section VI “Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card Operating
Modes” for descriptions of Infrastructure mode.
1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox is
unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each field
in the configuration window:
Configuration Name:This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.
Configuration names are case insensitive.
Network name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11a wireless network. This
field ha a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the Actiontec 802.11a
Wireless PC Card connects to the AP(Access Point) with the best signal
strength.
Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)
Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. The
options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.
Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Atheros turbo mode.