User's Manual
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center
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Cong - Basic
This page enables you to change the Network
adapter congurations.
Network Type
• Infrastructure
: Infrastructure means to
establish a connection with an access
point. Once connected, the access point
allows you to access wireless LAN and
wired LAN (Ethernet). The Channel field
turns to
Auto
if the connection is based on Infrastructure.
• Ad Hoc
: Ad Hoc means to communicate directly with other wireless clients without
using an access point. An “Ad Hoc” network can be setup quickly and easily without
pre-planning, for example, sharing meeting notes between attendants in a meeting
room.
Network Name (SSID)
SSID stands for Service Set Identier, which is a string used to identify a wireless
LAN. Use the SSID to connect with a known access point. You can enter a new SSID or
select one from the drop-down list box. If you get connected by designating the SSID,
you are only to connect the AP with the SSID you assigned. If the AP is removed
from the network, your Network adapter does not roam automatically to other APs.
SSIDs must all be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive
characters, such as “ Wireless”.
Channel
The Channel eld is for setting radio channel. Your Network adapter can automatically
select the correct channel to communicate with a wireless device, and the parameter is
xed to "Auto" in both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc mode.
The available radio channels depend on the regulations in your country. For the
United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channel 1 to 11 are supported. For Europe
(ETSI), channel 1 to 13 are supported. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to 14 are
supported.
Note
: Click Apply to save and activate the new congurations.