D-Link DCF-660W Quick Installation Guide - Page 5

Configuration, default, Network Type, Power Saving Mode, Tx Rate, DCF-660W

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Select the "Configuration" tab (Fig. 3.3). By default, it will display current wireless settings: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Note: Specifying an SSID will prevent you from inadvertently connecting to a different wireless network. Network Type - Use "Infrastructure" mode if you will be using a Wireless Router or Access Point in your network. Use "Ad-hoc", if you will not be using an Access Point. Ad-hoc requires the same channel and the same SSID for wireless devices on the wireless network. Fig. 3.3 Power Saving Mode - The "Power Save" mode is used to extend battery life. Note: In "Power Save" mode, the associated Wireless Router or the Access Point must support "Power Saving" for communication to be established. Tx Rate - The default transfer rate of "Auto" which allows the DCF-660W to adjust to the most optimal transfer rate available. However, the settings can be set at a fixed t ransfer rate. If any changes are made in this section, select Apply to save changes. For detailed explanation on the Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure mode, wireless basics, and troubleshooting, please refer to the DWL-660W Manual. The Wireless configuration of the DCF-660W is now complete 5

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Select the
“Configuration”
tab (Fig. 3.3). By
default, it will display current wireless settings:
SSID -
(Service Set Identifier) is a name that
identifies a wireless network. Access Points and
wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the
same SSID.
The default setting is
default
.
Note
:
Specifying an SSID will prevent you from inadvertently
connecting to a different wireless network.
Network Type –
Use “Infrastructure” mode if you
will be using a Wireless Router or Access Point in
your network. Use “Ad-hoc”, if you will not be
using an Access Point. Ad-hoc requires the same
channel and the same SSID for wireless devices on
the wireless network.
Fig. 3.3
Power Saving Mode –
The “Power Save” mode is used to extend battery life.
Note: In “Power Save” mode, the associated Wireless Router or the Access Point must support
Power Saving” for communication to be established.
“
Tx Rate –
The default transfer rate of “
Auto
” which allows the
DCF-660W
to adjust
to the most optimal transfer rate available. However, the settings can be set at a fixed
ransfer rate.
t
If any changes are made in this section, select
Apply
to save changes.
For detailed explanation on the Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure mode, wireless basics,
and troubleshooting, please refer to the DWL-660W Manual.
T
D
he Wireless configuration of the
CF-660W is now complete
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