StarTech.com PCI511WB, Instruction Manual

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Configuration
Parameter Description
Network Type Infrastructure: Select this mode if you are using an
802.11 wireless access point like the StarTech.com
WAP1011BB. All communication is done via the WAP.
Ad Hoc: Use this wireless mode if you are connecting
to another wireless base station like the StarTech.com
CB511WB without using an access point.
SSID
The SSID is the unique name that identifies a WLAN. The
ID can be up to 32 printable ASCII characters and
prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located
WLANs. Only adapters with identical SSIDs can
communicate with each other.
Fragment Threshold
This value defines the maximum size of a packet. Any
packet larger than this value will be fragmented. The
range for this threshold is 256 to 2432 bytes. When
altering this value, minor changes are recommended.
RTS Threshold
This value defines the minimum packet size for a
Request to Send (RTS). For packets smaller than this
threshold, an RTS is not sent and the packet is
transmitted directly to the WLAN. The range for this
threshold is 0 to 2432 bytes. When altering this value,
minor changes are recommended.
Beacon Interval
This field specifies the duration between beacon
packets (fixed at 100 milliseconds). Beacon packets
include information about the adapter and are
broadcasted to the WLAN at set intervals.