User's Manual

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Action
tec 802.11a Wireless PCCard Operating modes
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Configuring File and Print Sharing
3. In the “Computer Name:” box type a name that is different from your other
PC’s on your network. Then, in the “Workgroup” box type the name that you
are using to identify your network. This will be the same on each computer on
your network. Click OK and you will return to the “Network Properties”
screen. Click OK again and even if you are not asked to do so, please restart
your computer.
The Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of two
modes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode.
AdHoc mode.
When configured for AdHoc mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card is able
to operate in an environment where a wireless network consists of a number of
stations using additional 802.11a Wireless Cards without access points. They can
share files and printer this way, but not be able to access Wired LAN (Local Area
Network) resources.
Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Cardoperating modes
AdHoc Network
Infrastructure mode.
When configured for Infrastructure mode, the Actiontec 802.11a Wireless PC Card network is
able to operate in a network composed by stations and access points. It can connect the wire-
less network to a wired LAN (Local Area Network), allowing wireless computers access to
LAN resources, such as file and print servers or existing Internet connectivity.
Infrastructure Network