Asus USB-N66 User Manual - Page 14

USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Basic • Network Type • Infrastructure - Select the Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an AP. • Ad Hoc - Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate with a station. An Ad Hoc network is formed quickly and easily without pre-planning. For example, you can share meeting notes among networked clients in a meeting room. • �A�c�t�io�n��m��o�d�e��n�a�m��e�&��N�e�t�w��o�r�k�N��a�m�e��(�S�S�ID��)�- Key in the SSID of an AP or a station you are trying to connect to. An SSID must be valid characters and have a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. • Channel - Select a radio channel for your WLAN adapter. In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN adapter automatically selects the correct channel required to communicate with an AP and this field shows Auto. In the Ad Hoc mode, you are allowed to select a channel for your WLAN adapter. WLAN cards in the same network can communicate with each other if they have the same channel setting. Notes: • For 2.4GHz band, the radio channels you can use depend on the regulations in your country. In the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to 11 are supported. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to 13 are supported. In Japan (MKK), channels 1 to 14 are supported. • For 5GHz band, the radio channels you can use vary in different regions. Refer to your local regulations for details. • �D�a�t�a��R�a�t�e��- Fully Auto: The WLAN adapter adjusts to the most suitable transmission rate automatically. • �A�d�v�a�n�c�e�d��- Launches the Advanced page. In most cases, you do not need to change the default values. • Next - Launches the Encryption page. • Cancel - Cancels setting and returns to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter