Acer IEEE 802.11b WLAN PC Card - Manual (Page 21)

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2.5 How to use your card
2.5.1 Wireless LAN Neighborhood
If you want to know connecting status in Infrastructure Mode or Ad Hoc Mode, choose
Wireless LAN Neighborhood in IEEE802.11b Utility window.
1. Infrastructure Mode:
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The Access Point SSID and Access Point MAC will appear in the screen if you
choose the Infrastructure Mode. (Please refer to the Chapter 2.4.1.1 to set your
Infrastructure Mode)
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Double-click the Access Point SSID (under the Infrastructure Mode) to access to
the Microsoft Network Neighborhood folder to find other on-line computers.
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You can see the status of the Link Quality and Signal Strength under the Wireless
LAN Neighborhood.
2. 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode / Ad Hoc Mode:
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Your Station Name and MAC Address will appear if you choose the 802.11Ad
Hoc Mode (or Ad Hoc Mode).
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Double-click your Station Name will display the content of your computer or
double-click Network Neighbors to access to the Microsoft Network
Neighborhood folder to find other on-line computers.
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Click “ Rescan “ if you don’t find any other station.
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Clicking “ More “ will spread the following information about your network.