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Note:
You do not need to set the channel when using
Access Point
mode.
The
Network Name
(also known as the SSID) is the unique
name shared among all points in a wireless network.
The Network Name must be identical for all points in the
network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32
characters. In
Access Point
mode, you may instruct the
adapter to select the first available
Access Point
by entering
a Network Name of “
ANY
” (all upper case). You should not
use a Network Name of “
ANY
” in
Peer-to-Peer
mode.
The
Transmit Rate
field allows you to set the transmission
rate for the PC card. To optimize performance and range, the
Transmit Rate should be set to
Fully Automatic
, which will
automatically adjust the transfer speed for best performance
and longest range.
Note:
If you experience difficulty in transfering data
between computers, you should try the following steps:
•
Reposition either or both computers or Access Point
(if one is being used).
•
Keep in mind that closer is not necessarily better for
devices of this type. If the devices are too close
together, move them apart.
•
If you have a consistent problem with many or all
wireless devices on your network, you should consider
using a different wireless channel for your network
operations.
The
Advanced
screen allows you to set the
Preamble Type,
Fragmentation Threshold
and
RTS/CTS Threshold.
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These settings are for very advanced users, and should not be
adjusted without a thorough understanding of the 802.11b
protocol.
The
Fragmentation Threshold
field allows you to increase
throughput by adjusting the number of bytes being
transmitted/received. However, when signal strength is low, it
is better to lower the fragmentation threshold for better
throughput.
The
RTS/CTS Threshold
field is another adjustment you can
make to increase performance. The higher the threshold
value the better the performance. However, you’ll need to
adjust to a lower setting when the signal strength is low.
