User's Manual

EUB600 – Dual Band Wireless-N 300Mbps Media USB Adapter
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Ad-hoc Mode
This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC
Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In
ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the
other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive
way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network.
 Profile: Enter a name for the profile; this does not need to be the same as the
SSID.
 SSID: Enter the SSID of the network or select one from the drop-down list. The
SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The
SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.
 Network Type: Select Ad-hoc from the drop-down list.
 TX Power: Select a transmit power from the drop-down list. If your notebook is
connected to external power then select 100% or auto, if not, select one of the
lower values for power saving.
 Ad-hoc wireless mode: Select a wireless mode from the drop-down list
depending on the type of stations used in the ad-hoc network. Select MIX
options if the network consists of 11a, 11b, 11g or 11n stations. Select ONLY
options if the network consists of a specified type of wireless mode. For
instance, if you are using 11N only AP, please select 11N.
 RTS Threshold: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable RTS
Threshold. Any packet larger than the specified value (bytes) will send RTS/CTS
handshake packet.
 Fragment Threshold: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable
Fragment Threshold. Any packet larger than the specified value (bytes) will be