Alpha Networks WMP-A13V, User Manual

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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.
2. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of
the ad hoc network tends to be limited, Power Saving and Security
features are not typically a requirement. For ad hoc network activity, the
Power Saving and Security features can be disabled. Currently, shared
key security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future Alphanetworks software
implementations will provide unique key support.
3. Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs to
reboot in order for the changes to take effect.
Note that in ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no
BSS is found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When
other stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that
BSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad hoc
network connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSS
first before configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario of
several stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result in
multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with
multiple stations.