Asus USB-N10 - Manual (Page 28)

ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 28
Config - Basic
This page enables you to change the network
adapter configurations.
Network Type
• Infrastructure: Infrastructure means to
establish a connection with an access
point. Once connected, the access point
allows you to access wireless LAN and
wired LAN (Ethernet). The Channel field
turns to Auto if the connection is based on Infrastructure.
• Ad Hoc: Ad Hoc means to communicate directly with other wireless clients without
using an access point. An “Ad Hoc” network can be setup quickly and easily without
pre-planning, for example, sharing meeting notes between attendants in a meeting
room.
Network Name (SSID)
SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is a string used to identify a wireless
LAN. Use the SSID to connect with a known access point. You can also enter a new
SSID. If you get connected by designating the SSID, you are only to connect the AP
with the SSID you assigned. If the AP is removed from the network, your network
adapter does not roam automatically to other APs. SSIDs must all be printable
characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as “
Wireless”.
Channel
The Channel field is for setting the radio channel. Your network adapter can automatically
select the correct channel to communicate with a wireless device, and the parameter is
fixed to "Auto" in Infrastructure mode.
The available radio channels depend on the regulations in your country. For the
United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channel 1 to 11 are supported. For Europe
(ETSI), channel 1 to 13 are supported. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to 14 are
supported.
Note: Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.