How-To Guide Part 5

4.3.1 Infrastructure Mode

This section defines the process of configuring an 802.11a Wireless LAN Network Adapter in

infrastructure mode. See Section 2.4 for detailed descriptions of each option in the Network

Configuration Settings.

1. Under the "General" tab, make sure the "Locally Administered Address" checkbox is

unchecked. 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): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN Network.

This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the STA

connects to the AP with the best signal strength.

 Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)

 Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of power management options. The

options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.

 Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables 802.11a turbo mode.