User's Manual

Ad Hoc Mode
This section defines the process of configuring an Alphanetworks WMP-
A13V Wireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. See Section
“Ad Hoc Mode” on page 2-23 for descriptions of ad hoc operation.
1. Similar to the setup of the AP infrastructure mode described in the
previous section, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing the
Network Configuration Settings of the Alphanetworks NIC Configuration
utility. 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 ad hoc
mode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must be
the same.
− Network Connection: Ad Hoc.
− Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an ad
hoc network.
− Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network must
have the same rate setting.
− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally
administered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the address
field, the check box needs to be selected.