User's Manual

Ad Hoc Mode
In ad hoc mode, a Wireless Network Adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as
illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without an AP.
Ad Hoc ModeAd Hoc Mode
To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for Ad Hoc mode.
Access Point Mode Profile Configuration
To configure a profile in Access Point (infrastructure) mode, change the Network Type in the General tab.
This table provides the General tab field descriptions to configure a profile for access point mode:
Field Name Description
Configuration Name Identifies the configuration. This name
must be unique. Configuration names are
not case sensitive.
Network Name The IEEE 802.11a wireless network name,
for example, Atheros 802.11a Wireless
Network. This field has a maximum limit
of 32 characters.
Network Type Access Point.
Power Save Mode The power management options.
OffOff
he adapter receives full power from the
PC.
Normal Normal
The driver turns off power to the adapter
for short periods over briefly spaced time
intervals.
Maximum Maximum
The driver turns off power to the adapter
for longer periods over more widely spaced
time intervals.
Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs.