User's Manual

5. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Profiles dialog.
Adapter Switching Considerations
Consider the following issues when switching adapters:
● Adapter switching requires the use of DHCP. It cannot be used with fixed IP addressing.
● Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported when using the Start button to connect to an ad
hoc network.
● Adapter switching cannot be used on a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
● Adapter switching should not be applied while an active data transfer is in progress.
● PROSet determines how many wireless adapters are present in the computer.
● PROSet supports simultaneous wireless adapter operation for the following:
❍ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation in either ad hoc or
infrastructure mode.
❍ 2.4 GHz and 2.4 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where one adapter is
in ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous operation with
both adapters in infrastructure or ad hoc mode is not be supported.
❍ The second adapter added is not supported.
❍ 5 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where one adapter is in
ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous operation with both
adapters in infrastructure mode or ad hoc is not supported.
❍ The second adapter added is not supported.
❍ Maximum of four adapters is supported.
Switching Between 2.4 and 5 GHz Bands
PROSet supports switching between 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) bands. Using the Advanced
Settings options, you can define band priorities.
Changing the Settings for Adapter Switching
If you have two adapters installed, you can define the adapter to be used first. Adapter priorities can be set in
the Adapter Switching dialog.
To change the adapter switching settings:
1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane.
2. Click the Adapter Switching icon on the left side pane.
3. Click the Adapter Switching checkbox under the Settings heading.
4. Prioritize adapters in the lower adapter display list.
Select an adapter in the Adapter Type list and use the up/down arrows on the left side of the dialog to
arrange the adapters in priority. The adapter in the highest position is used first.
5. Click the adapter name that you want to use in the upper display list. The current adapter link status
displays next to the adapter name.