User's Manual

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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Feb. 2009
Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.
Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode
In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a
basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an
AP, as illustrated here.
To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode.
Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration
To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in
the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:
Power Save Mode
802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b)
Wireless Mode
802.11 Authentication Mode
Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.