Planet Technology 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter WL-8317 - Manual (Page 13)

3.2 Configuration
In this screen, you can configure the wireless settings of WL-8317. After configuration,
please press ”Apply” to save settings or “Cancel” to set again.
‹ SSID: The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network.
‹ Wireless Mode: Click pull-down button and select the work mode below.
¾ Ad-Hoc: This mode indicates the peer-to-peer operation. All communication is done
from client to client without the use of an Access Point.
¾ Infrastructure: This operation mode requires the presence of an Access Point. All
communication is done via the Access Point.
‹ Ad-Hoc Band: There are three options available for selection
¾ 11B: Allows user to set the 802.11b standard wireless network.
¾ 11G: Allows user to set the 802.11g standard wireless network.
‹ Channel: Shows the number of the radio channel used for the networking.
‹ Tx Rate (11B/G): Shows the Data Transfer Rate. If Auto Mode is selected, the device will
choose the best transfer rate automatically.
‹ Power Mode: Shows Power Management modes. There are two optional selections for
this mode.
¾ Continuous Access Mode: WL-8317 will always set in active mode.
¾ Maximum Power Save: WL-8317 will enter power saving mode when it is idle.
¾ Power Save: WL-8317 consumes the moderate level of power.
‹ Preamble: There are two options can be selected: Short & Long Preamble, Long
Preamble. Preamble is a sequence of bits transmitted at 1Mbps that allows the PHY
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