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3-3. Configuration
The Configuration Tab contains several fields where operating parameters of the driver
can be viewed or changed. Changes to any of the parameters in this panel can be applied
to the driver without resetting the wireless LAN card(see Figure 3-4).
Figure 3-4. Configuration
Cancel
Press this button to restore the default value in each field of the panel. The “Apply
Changes” button should be pressed before the default values are saved to the driver and
registry.
Profile
You can save various wireless settings for different environments.
Network Name
It is also known as SSID and is the unique name shared among all access points (base
station) or stations (wireless LAN card) in the wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all points in the network for sharing information and communication. It is case
sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters
.
Network Type
This field allows you to select the network type from a list of supported Network “Modes”.
The modes displayed have two values: “Peer-to-Peer” and “Access Point”.
Peer-to-Peer(Ad Hoc)
This is the 802.11 peer-to-peer mode of operation. All communications are done from
Client to Client without using the base station. Peer-to-Peer networking uses the same
SSID for establishing the wireless connection.
Base Station (Infrastructure)
This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802.11 Base Station. All
communications are done via the Base Station, which relay packets to other wireless
Clients in the BSS as well as the nodes on a connected network such as Ethernet.
Peer-to-Peer channel
This specifies the channel used in wireless communication and should be set to the same
channel as the other points in the wireless network. This setting can only be adjusted in
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