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4.3.2 Ad Hoc Mode
This section defines the process of configuring an 802.11a Wireless LAN Network Adapter in ad
hoc or IBSS mode. See Section 2.4.2 for descriptions of ad hoc operation.
1. Similar to the setup of the AP infrastructure mode described in the previous section, ad hoc
mode is also configured by changing the Network Configuration Settings of the 802_11a NIC
Configuration utility. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the values of each
field in the configuration window:
 Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This name must be unique.
Configuration names are case insensitive.
 Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hoc mode. The SSID for
all stations in a single ad hoc network must be the same.
 Network Connection: Ad Hoc.
 Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an ad hoc network.
 Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network must have the same rate
setting.
 Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administered MAC address
(LAA). To enter a value in the address field, the check box needs to be selected.
2. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration of the ad hoc network
tends to be limited, Power Saving and Security features are not typically a requirement. For ad
hoc network activity, the Power Saving and Security features can be disabled. Currently,
shared key security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future 802.11a software implementations
will provide unique key support.
3. Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs to reboot in order for the
changes to take effect.