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Configuration – SanDisk Wireless LAN Card User Manual

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Configuration

The Configuration tab includes fields for viewing and changing the current
parameters of the Wireless LAN Card. After making changes to the
Configuration settings, tap Apply to finish.

Enter a Specific ESSID for the access point you want to connect to. This
prevents your Pocket PC from inadvertently connecting to other wireless
networks. Up to 32 characters (case sensitive) can be entered for the ESSID.

Network Type

Tap Infrastructure to access the Internet or a corporate network
through an access point.
Tap Ad-Hoc to connect to other wireless devices without an access
point. In Ad-Hoc mode, all wireless devices must be set to the same
Channel.
Tap 801.11 Ad-Hoc to connect to other wireless devices without an
access point using a virtual ESS ID. In 802.11 Ad-Hoc mode, all

ESSID

The

ESSID

(Extended Service Set ID)

is an identification assigned to the
access point the card connects to.
Pocket PC’s and other wireless
devices connecting to an access
point must use the same ESSID.

When

Auto Detect

is selected, the

Wireless LAN card can connect to
any working access point.