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3 Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the adapter and monitor the
link status and the statistics during the communication process.
However, there are some restrictions on the utility. Before using the utility, you have to know about
them.
1. If you want to connect to 11g (up to 54Mbps) network, please ensure to install the adapter to PC or
laptop with USB 2.0 interface. This adapter can only support 11b while you connect it to the USB
1.1/1.0 port of your computer.
2. Windows 98SE/Me may not support USB 2.0 interface so that this adapter can only work in 11b
mode in that kind of OS system.
3. This adapter will work in 11b mode when the network type is in Ad Hoc mode. It is defines by Wi-Fi
organization. If you want to enable the data rate up to 54Mbps (11g), please follow steps listed
below.
A. Go to “Network Connections”.
B. Right Click the “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”.
C. From the pop-up screen, click “Configure”.
D. Enter into “Advanced” page of the “Properties” screen.
E. Change the setting of “IBSS Originator Phy-Mode” from “802.11b” to “802.11g”.
3.1 General
From the “General” screen, you can view all the information of the network you are connecting to.