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AR5001 STA User’s Guide
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You can optionally set up security features, but it is not typically a
requirement because the duration of the ad hoc network tends to be limited.
Currently, shared key security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future Atheros
software implementations will provide unique key support.
In ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSS is found,
the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When other stations
scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that BSS to form an
ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad hoc network
connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSS first before
configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario of several
stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple
singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple
stations.
TCP/IP Setup
After configuring the Atheros AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter through the
Network Control Panel, the TCP/IP address for the network device needs to
be configured.
1. From the Start menu, choose Programs > Accessories > Communications
> Network Connections. Find the “Local Area Connection” that is
associated with the Atheros AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter. Right-
click that connection and click Properties.
