Sony GC79 - Manual (Page 77)

Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN Adapter Properties 77
Appendix C - Changing the GC79 Wireless LAN
Adapter Properties
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Settings Control Panel.
3. Click System.
4. Select the Hardware tab.
5. Select Device Manager Network adapters 802.11b Network Adapter Advanced.
To change the value for any of the listed properties, click the property and then change the value in
the Value box by either selecting a new value from the drop-down list or by typing in a new value,
as appropriate.
Note:
It is strongly recommended that the values are only changed by network administrators
or technicians with wireless LAN experience.
Item Useful information
IBSS Channel
Number
Selects the independent basic service set (IBSS) channel number on
which to operate. The GC79 comes preset for use on channels 1-11.
These values are legal in most countries. Some countries allow use on
more channels. If you travel to one of these countries, you may change the
value for IBSS Channel Number to 12 or 13.
Locale Selects the operating characteristics that comply with the regulations
that apply in a particular country. Before connecting to a wireless network,
you should verify that the Locale value is correct. If you travel to different
countries with your GC79, you should change the Locale value to suit.
If the destination country is not listed, change the Locale value to
Worldwide. Reset the Locale value after returning.
Residents of both Canada and the United States should use the value USA.
For details of an easier way of changing this value, see GC79 Wireless
Control menu on page 15.
Radio Enable/
Disable
Enables or disables the GC79 wireless LAN radio. This may be necessary
necessary at times to turn off the radio to comply with restrictions
prohibiting the emission of radio signals, such as during takeoff and
landing onboard a commercial aircraft.
For details of an easier way of changing this value, see GC79 Wireless
Control menu on page 15.
Rate Sets the transmission rate. The default value is Use best rate. This
automatically adjusts the data rate to the optimal rate based on the
capabilities of the other clients and access points.
Fragmentation
Threshold
The threshold at which the IEEE 802.11 adapter breaks the packet into
multiple frames.
Locally
Administered
MAC Address
This is used to override the MAC address of the GC79 wireless LAN
network adapter.
PLCP Header This is used to set the header type used for CCK rates. The type can be
long, or auto (short / long).
Power Output Sets the percentage of the maximum available output power to be used.