StarTech.com PCI511WB, Instruction Manual

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(Configuration, continued)
Click Apply to save your configuration settings. Click Undo to cancel the settings.
Power Save CAM (Continous Access Mode): Adapter will always be
in Active Mode.
Max: Puts the adapter in power saving mode when idle.
Fast: Puts the adapter in power saving mode when idle,
but allows some components of the adapter to remain
alive. This mode consumes more power than Max mode.
Use Short Preamble
Check this box if you want to use the short preamble
type. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block
for communication between the access point and the
adapter. High network traffic areas should use a short
preamble.
Turn Off Radio
Check this box to disable the adapter’s wireless
connection.
Show Icon in System Tray
Check this box to show the adapter’s icon in your system
tray.
Channel
Select the radio channel you want to use for networking.
This field is not active in Infrastructure mode.
Auto Select Rate
Check this box if you want the adapter to automatically
choose the most suitable transmission rate.
1MBps, 2MBps, 5.5MBps,
If you do not have Auto Select Rate enabled, choose one
11MBps
of the following for each field:
Not Used: Prohibits the adapter from operating at this
rate.
Used: Allows the adapter to operate at this rate.
Basic: Restricts the adapter to operate at at least this data
rate. At least one of the fields must be set to Basic.
In case of obstacles or interference where the Basic rate(s)
is unattainable, the adapter will try to use the data rates
listed as Used.