Askey Computer Corp WLL3020 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Windows XP provides native support for 802.1x standard. Its Wireless Zero Configuration Utility allows to set up 802.1x related parameters.
However, to use 802.1x function, your wireless station also needs some essential components, such as a certificate from the certificate authority. Please
consult with the network administrator for the configuring procedures.

If you are using a operating system other than Windows XP, the Define Static Encryption Keys button is available for you to enter at least one key
into the Atheros Client Utility static key configuration. In the AP-802.1x network, the static keys serve only to initialize the security data structures.
Real keys are dynamically provided by 802.1x key distribution protocol.

Figure 3-4  Security tab under the Profile Management

The configuration items on the Advanced  tab are described as below.

Power Save Mode: Infrastructure mode ONLY. This feature reduces power consumption by the Wireless LAN Card to extend the battery life of your
computer. The options include Off, Normal and Maximum.

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Off – The power management is disabled and the card consumes full power from the computer.

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Normal – The driver turns off power to the adapter for brief periods over briefly spaced time intervals.

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Maximum – The driver turns off power to the adapter for longer periods over more widely spaced time intervals.

The guideline for choosing Normal or Maximum:

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The card wakes up more often and responds sooner to network requests in Normal mode than in Maximum mode.

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Maximum mode consumes less power than Normal mode.

Network Type: Select Ad Hoc or Access Point.