User's Manual

Octopus CardBus
TwinMOS
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Configuration Tab
Select the Configuration Tab to access the Configuration menu, as shown below. You can make
changes to any of the fields shown below, without the need to restart your computer.
Network Type
The Octopus Card Bus WLAN adapter can operate in one of two modes, which are specified in the
Mode field of the Configuration menu. Clicking the down arrow at the right of the Mode field displays
the available modes.
z Ad-Hoc - This is the 802.11b Ad-Hoc mode of operation. In “Ad-Hoc” mode, only one wireless
“ cell ” is supported for each different NETWORK NAME. All communication is done from
client to client without the use of an Access Point. “Peer-to-Peer” networking uses the same
NETWORK NAME for the wireless adapters in establishing the network connection. When “Ad-
Hoc ” mode is selected, the utility will provide a selection for setting the channel.
z Infrastructure - This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802.11b Infrastructure. All
communication is done through the Infrastructure, which relays packets to other wireless clients
as well as to nodes on a wired Ethernet network.
SSID
The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. The default value is
“any”, which will automatically scan and connect the best performance Access point nearby.You may