ALFA NETWORK AWUS048NH - Manual (Page 42)

Wireless 11N USB Adapter
Available Network Information:
Items Information
SSID
The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a
maximum limit of 32 characters.
Channel Display current channel in use.
Encryption
Shows the encryption mode in use. There are total 4 modes: None,
WEP, TKIP and AES.
Network
Authentication
Shows the authentication mode in use.
Signal
This percentage shows the strength of the signal.
Type
The type of network and the station currently connected are shown
here.
The options include : Infrastructure & Ad-Hoc
BSSID
The IEEE MAC address of locally-managed, generating from a 46
random code.
Support Rates Show current rate
Note:
1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices or
clients will connect to the wireless router or access point.
2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the
adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
4.2.3 Profile
1. Add a new profile:
(1) Selecting an available network in the “Available Network” function then click the Add to
Profile button , or double click the network name. You could also add a new profile quickly by
clicking the Add button in the “Profile” function.
Note: If the network you add to profile is not encrypted, “ Unsecured network” window will pop
up , then Click “OK”.
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