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Chapter 3 Windows
3. 3. 3. Advanced
Select wireless configuration tool: In Windows XP, you can either use TP-LINK Utility or
Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can
use both TP-LINK Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this
function is disabled.
Wireless network adapter switch: If you’ve installed several adapters in your computer,
you can switch to another adapter among the drop-down list.
SoftAP mode: Once ON is selected, the adapter will work as an AP.
Power Save mode: Once ON is selected, the adapter will automatically reduce its power
consumption when not being used.
3. 3. 4. SoftAP
SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point. When the adapter works in SoftAP
mode, it allows the computer to create a wireless hotspot that other wireless devices
nearby can use.
To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click the utility icon on the task bar and select
Switch to SoftAP mode.