Uniden PCW100 English Owners Manual - Page 16

Wireless USB Adapter The Operating Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless network. Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode depending on your network type. The Ad-Hoc mode is used for a simple Peer-to-Peer network, which allows the sharing of local resources only between USB adapters without a wireless access point. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless network to be integrated into an existing wired network through an Access Point. The Channel setting specifies the channel used in wireless communication and should be set to the same channel as the other points in the wireless network. Note: You do not need to set the channel when using Infrastructure mode. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. In Infrastructure mode, you may instruct the adapter to select the first available Access Point by entering an SSID of "ANY" (all upper case). You should not use an SSID of "ANY" in Ad-Hoc mode. The Tx Rate field shows the current transmission rate for the USB adapter. There are four fixed rates: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps and 11 Mbps. To optimize performance and range, the Tx Rate should be set to Auto, which will automatically adjust the transmission speed for best performance and longest range. The MAC Address field shows the MAC Address of the USB adapter. The Status, Signal Strength, and Link Quality fields indicate how well your USB adapter is communicating with other wireless devices. 29 Wireless USB Adapter Note: If you experience difficulty in transfering data between computers, you should try the following steps: • Reposition either or both computers or Access Point (if one is being used). • Keep in mind that closer is not necessarily better for devices of this type. If the devices are too close together, move them apart. • If you have a consistent problem with many or all wireless devices on your network, you should consider using a different wireless channel for your network operations. 30