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BreezeNET DS.11 Series 56 User's Manual
resources between wireless clients without a wireless Access Point (AP) and
are best suited for small or temporary networks.
Infrastructure: This mode allows a wireless LAN to be integrated into an
existing wired network through an AP. Infrastructure type networks also
permit roaming between Access Points while maintaining connection to all
network resources. Infrastructure mode provides additional features, such as
WEP security, power saving and extended range.
• ESSID: An acronym for Extended Service Set Identifier, ESSID is the unique name
shared among all clients and Access Points in a wireless network. The ESSID must be
identical for all clients or Access Points participating in the network. The ESSID is case
sensitive and must not exceed 31 printable characters.
• Tx Rate: The transmit rate or Tx Rate selects the allowable transfer rates of the wireless
client. To optimize performance and range, the Tx Rate should be set to Fully Automatic,
which will automatically adjust the transfer speed for best performance and longest range.
NOTE: The Tx rate setting must be supported by the AP. If the AP does not support the Tx rate,
undesired results may occur.
• PS Mode: Power Saving Mode enables or disables the power saving features of your
wireless adapter. When enabled on a laptop, the power saving mode can reduce power
consumption by the wireless card and extend the battery life of your laptop. This setting is
only implemented in a network operating in Infrastructure mode.
Changing the PS mode: The PS Mode on your adapter is set to Disabled by
default. To change the setting, select Enabled from the drop-down list, click