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5 How to configure the utility
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the 11g Wireless LAN
USB adapter and monitor the link status during the communication process.
The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the adapter is
running. You can open it by double-click on the icon.
Right click the icon, there are some items for you to operate the configuration utility.
z Open Utility Window
Select “Open Utility Window” to open the Configuration Utility tool.
z Exit LevelOne
Select “Exit LevelOne” to close the Configuration Utility tool.
Before using the utility, you have to know some restrictions of the utility.
1. If you want to connect to 11g (up to 54Mbps) network, please ensure to install the adapter to
PC or laptop with USB 2.0 interface. This adapter runs at lower performance while you
connect it to the USB 1.1/1.0 port of your computer instead.
2. This adapter will work in 11b mode when the network type is in Adhoc mode. It is defines by
Wi-Fi organization. If you want to enable the data rate up to 54Mbps (11g), please follow
steps listed below.
A. Go to “Network Connections”.
B. Right Click the “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”.
C. From the pop-up screen, click “Configure”.
D. Enter into “Advanced” page of the “Properties” screen.
E. Enable the setting of “IBSS_G_Mode”.