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Atheros Communications, Inc.
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summarizes the field description for the General dialog in ad hoc
mode.
TCP/IP Setup
After configuring the Atheros AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter through the
Network Control Panel, the TCP/IP address for the network device must be
configured.
1. Open the “Control Panel” and click “Network and Dial-up Connections.”
2. Find the “Local Area Connection” that is associated with the Atheros
AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter. Right-click that connection, and click
Properties.
Table 2-5.
Ad Hoc Mode General Dialog Field Descriptions
Field Name
Description
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.
Network Connection
Ad Hoc.
Power Savings
Power saving mode is currently not supported in ad
hoc mode.
Locally Administered
Address (LAA)
This field defines the locally administered MAC
address. To enter a value in the address field, the check
box needs to be selected.
