Alpha Networks WMP-A13V, User Manual

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2. Usually, infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment where
APs are installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the data
in the enterprise network is confidential. It is important to configure
security to make sure only stations with appropriate keys can receive
sensitive data. The Alphanetworks WMP-A13V Wireless Network mini
PCI Card and NDIS driver support key lengths of 40 bits, 104 bits and
128 bits. Typically, the appropriate encryption and decryption keys are
supplied by the corporate IT staff.
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. See Section
“Ad Hoc Mode” on page 2-23 for 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 the
Network Configuration Settings of the Alphanetworks NIC Configuration
utility. 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.
−
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.