User's Manual

5.4 Configuration Page

Use the Configuration page to set the Mode, SSID, Channel and Country, and to view Link

Quality as well.

Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Config

! Mode: Use the Mode pull-down menu to select the operating mode.

Infrastructure – This is a default mode. This mode allows Wireless LAN Module to

transmit and receive data with an Access Point. This mode enables roaming

between AP cells in the network.

802.11 Ad Hoc – This mode allows Wireless LAN Module to form its own local network

where adapters communicate peer-to-peer without Access Points using a

shared SSID.

! SSID: Service Set Identifier is a group name that will be shared by every member of your

wireless network. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP), which has

the same SSID. Note that the SSID will be case sensitive. Under 802.11Ad Hoc mode,

the SSID must be the same among stations so that the Pocket PC can communicate

properly within the Wireless Network.

! Channel: In France, only channel 10 and 11 are available. In USA, Canada, Europe

or Australia, you have 11 options: channel 1~11. Note! If you cannot connect with the

APs or the 802.11 Ad Hoc Network Stations, check if the channel been used is between

1~11. Using channels other than 1~11 will not enable the connection. The channel is

set by the adapter, which starts the 802.11Ad Hoc network. Under 802.11Ad Hoc mode,

the first station forms the 802.11 Ad Hoc network should choose a proper SSID and the

channel for use. Other stations will only have the same SSID set to join the 802.11 Ad

Hoc network automatically.

! Rescan: Used to search the proper Access Point close to the adapter.

! Link Quality: An indicator of how clearly the adapter can hear the Access Point.