Configuration
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The options for [Operating Mode:] are [802.11 Ad Hoc] and
[Infrastructure]. Ad Hoc networks consist of wireless clients only.
In Infrastructure networks, wireless clients connect to wired LANs
via Wireless Access Points. The options for Transmit Rate are
[Auto], [1 Mbps], [2 Mbps], [5.5 Mbps], and [11 Mbps]. The
[Channel:] can only be changed when you are connected to a
Ad Hoc WLAN. The channel must be configured to the same radio
channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group.
For more secure data transmissions, it is recommended to
enable WEP on your WLAN. The utility supports HEX, ASCII
and Passphrase key entries.
For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering
10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys
for a 128-bit WEP configuration. Allowed hex keys are 0-9, A-F
and a-f. Select the desired encryption strength (64-bit or 128-bit)
and then enter the appropriate keys in [Key 1], [Key 2], [Key 3] or
[Key 4]. Remember to select the correct [Default Key:] and then
click [Apply changes].
For the ASCII Key Format, the security is enabled by entering
5-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 13-digit keys
for a 128-bit WEP configuration. Then enter the appropriate keys
in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct [Default Key:]
and then click [Apply Changes].
You can also check the [Passphrase] option and enter the desired
value in the box to the right of [Passphrase]. You must be sure
to use the same passphrase on all other wireless clients/Access
Points. A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
