User's Manual

Chapter 3: Basic Checkout
Configuring The Murata 802.11b/g Radio
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Figure 3.4 Wireless Properties Dialog Box
• Network name (SSID): Type the appropriate SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the
Network name (SSID) text box at the top of this dialog box. The Network name field
can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name assigned here is listed as a pre-
ferred network.
• Ad Hoc And Infrastructure: If you are using an Infrastructure network – one in
which Warringtons must pass data through an access point – leave the checkbox next
to This is an ad hoc network blank.
If you are using an Ad Hoc network – a network in which Warringtons pass data di-
rectly to other Warringtons without an access point – add a checkmark in the checkbox
next to This is an ad hoc network to enable Ad Hoc.
Encryption:
WEP (Wired-Equivalent Privacy) encryption prevents others from accidentally ac-
cessing your network. If you are not using encryption, you can choose Disabled from
the dropdown encryption menu. Otherwise, leave this field as is.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is an encryption protocol included as part of
the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs. Designed to enhance WEP, TKIP uses
Important: Keep in mind that the Warrington will only communicate with access points
that are configured with the same SSID.
Note: WEP cannot be disabled if you are using WPA or WPA-PSK authentication.
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