Alpha Networks WMP-A13V, User Manual

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Ad Hoc Mode
This section defines the process of configuring an Alphanetworks WMP-
A13V Wireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. Refer to
Section “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 2-23 for detail descriptions of ad hoc
operation.
1. Similar to the set up of AP Infrastructure mode described in the previous
section, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing the options in
“Network Configuration Settings” window. Use the following information
as a guideline to choose the values of each field in the configuration
window:
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Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This name
must be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive. For
example, “Ad Hoc”.
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Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hoc
mode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must be
the same.
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Network Connection: Ad Hoc.
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Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an ad
hoc network.
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Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network must
have the same rate setting.
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Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally
administered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the address
field, the check box needs to be selected.