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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 a need to restart the PC.
Network Mode
This field allows you to select from a list of supported Network “Modes”. The
modes displayed will have three values: “Infrastructure”, “802.11 Ad Hoc” and
“Ad Hoc”.
Infrastructure -The infrastructure mode of operation requires the
presence of an
802.11b Access Point. All communication
is done via the Access Point, which relays packets to
other wireless clients in the BSS as well as to modes on
a wired network such as Ethernet.
802.11 Ad Hoc-The Ad Hoc mode has two options, 802.11 Ad Hoc and
Ad Hoc, the 802.11 Ad Hoc mode option is recommended.
This is the 802.11b peer-to-peer mode of operation. All
communication is done from Client to Client without the use
of an Access Point. 802.11 Ad Hoc networking use the same
SSID for establishing the wireless connection. In this mode
the Channel number will be found automatically.
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SSID
SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless
network. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point, which has the
same SSID.
Tx Rate
The transmission rate at which client of AP transmits the data packets. You
can set this to fixed 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps or Fully Automatic.
“
Apply Changes
” button
This button becomes active only when one of the fields has been modified.
Pressing this button applies the changed values to the driver and saves them
to the registry for the next time the PC boots up
