Acer IEEE 802.11b WLAN PC Card Network Card User Manual


 
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2.4.2 Advanced Settings
Only if connected to an existing network advanced parameters can be specified for an
IEEE802.11b PCMCIA card. Consult your LAN Administrator for information about
whether these parameters apply to your situation.
Click “ Advanced Setting “ and then the following advanced setting about your
IEEE802.11b WLAN will be displayed.
2.4.2.1 Configuration
It displays the configuration items that you can change under the Ad Hoc Mode:
Power Save Mode, Ethernet Conversion and TX Rate (Data Transmission Rate). If
the mode is Infrastructure, The Tx Rate will be fixed in “ Fully Auto “ and users can’t
change it.
2.4.2.2 Wired Equivalent Privacy
The Wired Equivalent Privacy enables you to define the encryption keys that your
IEEE802.11b PCMCIA should use to:
Decrypt wireless messages received via the wireless interface.
Encrypt data that will be transmitted via the wireless interface.
You may desire an additional measure of security in your wireless network, which can
be achieved by using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
If you would like to enable WEP, the system will prompt a message to suggest
that you contact with your network administrator.