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implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the
“Hidden Node” problem is an issue, users have to specify
the packet size. The RTS/CTS mechanism will be activated
if the data size exceeds the value you set.. The default value
is 2347.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.
Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor
modifications of this value are recommended.
Fragment Threshold: The mechanism of Fragmentation
Threshold is used to improve the efficiency when high
traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your 802.
Wireless LAN Adapter often transmit large files in wireless
network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to
split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346.
The default value is 2346.
Authentication and Security tab:
Authentication Type: There are three type of
authentication modes including Open, Shared, LEAP,
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 system.
Open: If your access point/wireless router is using "Open "
authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set
to the same authentication type.
Shared: Shared Key is when both the sender and the
recipient share a secret key.
Encryption Type: For open and shared authentication