General Connection Setting
By clicking on
More Setting
, users are able to configure how the USB adapter is
encrypted, as well as other advanced functions:
Instruction Manual
11
Parameter
Description
General connection
setting channel
Select the channel used for networking. The channel settings of the wireless stations within
a network should be identical.
Tx Rate
There are several options including:
Auto
/
1
/
2
/
5.5
/
11
/
6
/
9
/
12
/
18
/
24
/
36
/
48
/
54Mbps.
When
Auto
is selected, the device will automatically choose the most suitable transmission rate.
The higher the data rate designated in the network, the shorter the distance allowed
between the adapter and wireless stations. When the adapter works in 11b mode, the
maximum data rate is 11Mbps, so that there are only “
Auto
/
1
/
2
/
5.5
/
11Mbps
” options
available.
SSID
The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) comprises the unique name identified in a
WLAN. This ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.You may
specify an SSID for the adapter, allowing only the device with the same SSID to connect to
the adapter.
Any
If the
Any
check box is enabled, the adapter will survey and connect to an available
wireless station without verifying the channel consistency and SSID of the wireless station.
Network Type
Ad-Hoc
– Select this mode if there is no access point or router in the network.
Infrastructure
– This mode requires the presence of an 802.11 Access
Point. All communication is done via the access point or
router.
Change/Apply
Clicking
Change
will enable you to configure
General Connection Setting
. In the
meantime, this button will change to
Apply
for you to confirm your settings.
Encryption Setting
Users may enable/disable WEP and WPA encryption within the network.
