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3.1.1 Operation in infrastructure mode
First enter a
profi le name
, e.g. “My_profi le”. In the
client name
fi eld, the name of your PC is entered
automatically.
If you have selected
version 1
, you must now enter the SSID of the target network in the
SSID1
fi eld. This is
in the wireless LAN settings in your router or access point or you can ask the person in charge. If you have
selected
version 2
, the
SSID
has already been copied automatically from the scanned list.
Switch to the
Advanced
tab.
In general all values here can be left at the default settings.
The individual items are described briefl y below.
Network type:
Select
Infrastructure
. This mode facilitates connection to a
wireless LAN router or access point.
Transmit power level:
You can reduce the power level. This may be practical if your WLAN devices are quite close to one another.
Wireless mode:
2.4 Ghz 54 Mbit/s:
Activate this option to support 802.11g standard devices at 54 Mbps (recommended)
2.4 Ghz 11 Mbit/s:
Activate this option to guarantee compatibility to 11 Mbps devices (recommended)
Super G
™ :
Recommended if the router/access point or other devices in the network
support this mode.
eXtended Range (XR)
™: Recommended if the router/access point or other devices in the network
support this mode.
QoS:
Support for bandwidth reservation (seldom required)
Power save mode:
Off:
Fastest mode, ideal for computers which are connected to the mains.
Maximum:
For optimal battery life for notebooks
Normal:
Increased battery life; faster than “maximum mode
802.11b preamble:
We recommend that you leave this set to
Short & long
.
Wireless mode when starting the ad-hoc network:
This setting is not important for the infrastructure mode
802.11 authentication mode
If you use WEP encryption, you can select either auto, open or installed.
