Asus 54Mbps - Manual (Page 25)

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-7
3.2.2 Configuration
Basic tab
The Basic tab provides general
information on network types and
other configurations.
Network Type. Select the type of
network that you wish to use. Select
Infrastructure mode to establish a
connection with an access point
(AP). In this mode, your system can
access wireless LAN and wired LAN
(Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad
Hoc mode to communicate directly
with other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range.
Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string
use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the
wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string
to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string
may not be used in Ad-hoc mode.
Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically
tunes in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel
that is allowed for use in your country/region.
Data Rate. Sets the data transmission rate to Fix or Auto. Select Fully Auto
to allow the device to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may also
fix data transfer rates to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or
Advanced property tab sheet.
Note: Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating
range. When the “Data Rate” is changed, the adapter will survey
available APs and connect to the AP with the strongest signal.