Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter
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The configuration utility includes the following tools:
Status
– Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter
parameters.
Statistics
– Shows wireless adapter statistics.
Site Survey
– Scans/Shows all the access points in range.
Encryption
– Provides WEP security control.
Advanced
– Allows you to configure the advanced settings.
Version
– Shows the version information.
Status
When you open the wireless USB utility, the information window for the WN3501C is
shown as in the figure below. The Status page shows the network status of the wireless
adapter.
Profile Name
– Enter a profile name and set up the connection parameters shown on the
screen. Click Apply to save the profile. A Default profile is provided for hassle-free
configuration.
Operating Mode
– Set the station operation mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for network
configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with
an access point. (Default: Infrastructure)