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6.2.2 Ad Hoc Mode
This section defines the process of configuring an 802.11a Wireless LAN Network Adapter in ad
hoc or IBSS mode. Refer to Section 2.4.2 for detail descriptions of ad hoc operation.
1. Similar to the set up of AP Infrastructure mode described in the previous section, ad hoc
mode is also configured by changing the options in "Network Configuration Settings" window.
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. For example, "Ad Hoc".
 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.