User's Manual

Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions
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Configuration Tab
The Configuration tab allows you to configure the parameters for the current connection or the new one that you wish to connect to.
Screen Item Description
Network Name Enter the name of the WLAN group you want to participate in.
For Ad Hoc mode: A network name is mandatory. The SSID for
all stations in a single Ad Hoc network must be same.
For Infrastructure mode: Enter the Network Name you wish to
join in. If the this field is left blank, your Wireless LAN Card will
connect to the first compatible and “open” AP with the best signal
strength within the connection range. It allows your Wireless LAN
Card to wander across networks with different SSID (Network
Name).
Operating Mode Select your operation mode as Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc (peer-to-
peer).
Transmit Rate Select the speed of the data transmission. The default setting
(AUTO) allows the wireless adapter adaptively adjust its data rate as
the signal strength warrants.
Channel Select the channel for your wireless network (Ad-Hoc mode ONLY).
The available (legal) channels is restricted by your regulatory
domain. If required, you will need to click Advanced to change your
domain setting first. See Advanced section for more information.
If you are using Infrastructure mode, your Wireless LAN Card will
automatically use the channel specified by the AP. You don’t need to
set up this item.
Power Saving Enable or disable power consumption by the Wireless LAN Card to
extend the battery life of your notebook.
Encryption
Encryption technology is used to enhance wireless media security. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless
stations (Ad-hoc mode) in your network, or your computer will be unable to communicate with others through the network.