4.
Click “Apply”.
Encryption is now enabled. Each wireless-equipped computer (client)
that
needs to communicate on the wireless network must be set to the same
encryption settings (rate, passphrase, and key).
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USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR
UTILITY
21
The Advanced Tab
The settings on the “Advanced” tab
should be left as is unless there is a
specific reason to change them.
(a) Preamble Type
The preamble is a signal used to synchronize the timing between the
Adapter
and the access point. Some older wireless equipment may not be able
to work if
this setting is too short. Leaving this setting to “Auto” is the most
effective way
to ensure the Adapter will connect to any wireless network available.
(b) Fragmentation Threshold and RTS/CTS Threshold
These settings should be left at their default settings. If you are
experiencing
many data errors, you can change these settings, however, network
performance
will likely decrease.
(c) Power Save
Enabling “Power Save” will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop
by
turning the Adapter OFF after each data set is sent or received to or
from the
network. Enabling this mode will decrease performance of the Adapter,
but may
greatly enhance your battery life. Use this feature only if necessary.
a
b
c
