FAQ for Wi-FiUser's Manual B-3B4: What is 802.11 Ad Hoc Network? What should I do to form an802.11 Ad Hoc Network?802.11 Ad Hoc Mode is used to create a peer-to-peer connection withoutan Access Point. The SSID must be the same among stations to enablethe wireless communication within the local area network.You need to choose a proper SSID and channel for the first 802.11 AdHoc station. For other stations want to join the same SSID group, youcould only choose the same SSID as the first station for connection. TheChannel setting for the 802.11 Ad Hoc Network stations to join theexisting 802.11 Ad Hoc Network will automatically be set as the channelnumber of the network.More InformationB5. What is the difference between “Infrastructure” and “802.11 AdHoc” Network Mode? How do I choose?B6. Could I use the 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode to access the LAN resources?How can I access the LAN resource without an Access Point?B7. What should I do if my host computer cannot wirelessly connectwith my Pocket PC?B5: What is the difference between “Infrastructure” and “802.11 AdHoc” Network Mode? How do I choose?Infrastructure Mode is used to connect your Pocket PC with the AccessPoint. Usually, to form a Wireless Network, you can connect your AccessPoint to the ADSL, Cable Model or LAN Ethernet and then configure theAccess Point base on the User Guide for the Ac- cess Point to set theproper SSID, Channel and WEP security service. After that, configure theIEEE 802.11b WLAN adaptor. Set the same SSID, Channel and WEP asthe Access Point’s. 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode allows your Pocket PC to formits own local network where devices communicate peer-to-peer, using ashared SSID, without Access Points. Under 802.11 Ad Hoc mode, theSSID must be the same among stations so that the devices cancommunicate properly within the Wireless Network. If you want to formyour network without any Access Points, you should choose 802.11 AdHoc mode.B6: Could I use the 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode to access the LANresources? How can I access the LAN resource without an AccessPoint?Yes , you can access the LAN resources without an Access Point . Followthe steps shown below:1. Make sure your host computer already successfully connect to theLAN or Internet through the LAN Adaptor or the Modem.2. Install the Wireless LAN Adaptor into your Host computer successfullyand set 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode and the proper SSID to form the 802.11Ad Hoc Network. Install and enable the ICS (Internet SharingSoftware, such as “SyGate”...) function in your host computer. (Notethat the Windows 2K or later version, OS, supports the ICS function inLocal Area Connection Properties? Sharing)
