Channel
The specication of a channel on which the WLAN station should work. This is
only needed in Ad-hoc and Master modes. In Managed mode, the card automatically
searches the available channels for access points.
Bit Rate
Depending on the performance of your network, you may want to set a certain bit
rate for the transmission from one point to another. In the default setting Auto, the
system tries to use the highest possible data transmission rate. Some WLAN cards
do not support the setting of bit rates.
Access Point
In an environment with several access points, one of them can be preselected by
specifying the MAC address.
Power Management
When you are on the road, power saving technologies can help to maximize the
operating time of your battery. Using power management may affect the connection
quality and increase the network latency.
To access the advanced options:
1
Start YaST and open the Network Settings dialog.
2
Switch to the Overview tab, choose your wireless card from the list and click
Edit to open the Network Card Setup dialog.
3
Click Next to proceed to the Wireless Network Card Conguration dialog.
4
Click Expert Settings.
5
In Ad-hoc mode, select one of the offered channels (11 to 14, depending on your
country) for the communication of your station with the other stations. In Master
mode, determine on which Channel your card should offer access point function-
ality. The default setting for this option is Auto.
6
Select the Bit Rate to use.
7
Enter the MAC address of the Access Point you want to connect to.
8
Choose if to Use Power Management or not.
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