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Microchip MRF24W Getting Started Guide for MRF24WB0MA/B, MRF24WG0MA/B for MLA v5
DS52108A-page 40 Preliminary  2013 Microchip Technology Inc.
4.5.5 Ad hoc Network Configuration
Changing to ad hoc (IBSS) network can be done at compile-time, the MY_DEFAULT_
NETWORK_TYPE can be changed to CFG_WF_ADHOC, see Figure 4-8.
FIGURE 4-8: SOURCE CODE AD HOC SETTINGS
4.5.6 WPS Connection Method
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) allows users to set up and expand the WiFi networks with
security enabled, even if they are not familiar with the underlying technologies or
processes involved. For example, users no longer have to know that SSID refers to the
network name or WPA2 refers to the security mechanism.
WPS does not support ad hoc networks. WPS will configure the network name SSID
and security key for the AP and WPS client devices on a network. It supports the WEP/
WPA/WPA2 security methods. Figure 4-9 shows the WPS and security methods.
WPS offers the following setup solutions:
• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - users can connect the device to the network
and enable data encryption by pushing the buttons on the AP and client device.
• Personal Information Number (PIN) - PIN is provided for each device which joins
the network.