User's Manual

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Power Save Mode:
• CAM (Constantly Awake Mode): When this mode is
selected, the power supply will be normally provided
even when there is no throughput.
• PSM (Power Saving Mode): When this mode is
selected, this device will stay in power saving mode
even when there is high volume of throughput.
Network Type: There are two types, Infrastructure and
Ad hoc modes. Under Ad hoc mode, user can also choose
the preamble type, the available preamble type includes
Auto and Long. In addition to that, the channel field will
be available for setup in Ad-hoc mode.
• The Infrastructure is intended for the connection
between wireless network cards and an Access Point.
With the wireless adapter, you can connect wireless
LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.
• The Ad hoc lets you set a small wireless workgroup
easily and quickly. Equipped with the wireless
adapter, you can share files and printers between each
PC and laptop.
Tx Power: Select the Tx power percentage from the
pull-down list including Auto, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%,
10% and Lowest.
Preamble: A preamble is a signal used in wireless
environment to synchronize the transmitting timing
including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter.
Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble
type into Auto or Long.
RTS Threshold: User can adjust the RTS threshold
number by sliding the bar or key in the value directly. The
default value is 2347. RTS/CTS Threshold is a mechanism
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.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347.
Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor