Asus PCE-N13 - Manual (Page 30)

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Chapter 3 - Software Reference
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Config - Basic
This page enables you to change the WLAN
Adapter configurations.
Network Type
Infrastructure – Infrastructure means to
establish a connection with an access point.
Once connected, the access point allows you
to access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet). The Channel field turns to
Auto if the connection is based on Infrastructure.
Ad Hoc – Ad Hoc means to communicate directly with other wireless clients
without using an access point. An “Ad Hoc” network can be setup quickly
and easily without pre-planning, for example, sharing meeting notes between
attendants in a meeting room.
Network Name (SSID)
SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”, which is a string used to identify a
wireless LAN. Use the SSID to connect with a known access point. You can
enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down list box. If you get connected
by designating the SSID, you are only to connect the AP with the SSID you
assigned. If the AP is removed from the network, your WLAN Adapter does not
roam automatically to other APs. SSIDs must all be printable characters and
having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as “ Wireless”.
Clear history of SSID settings
Channel
The Channel field is for setting radio channel. In the Infrastructure mode, your
WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to communicate
with an AP and this field shows Auto. In the Ad Hoc mode, you are allowed to
select a channel for your WLAN Card. WLAN cards in the same network can
communicate with each other if they have the same channel setting.
The available radio channels depend on the regulations in your country. For
the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channel 1 to 11 are supported. For
Europe (ETSI), channel 1 to 13 are supported. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to
14 are supported.
NOTE: Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.