Preparation example when using wireless card

Figure 2 - Using a wireless card

 

Configure your card to receive wireless connections

 

Here, you will configure your card to receive connections from other wireless devices.

There are two methods to accomplish that:

·      ad hoc Network – The advantage of using this method is  that it is most likely to work with your wireless adapter. The disadvantage is that the speed of an ad hoc network is slower than that of an access point (infrastructure network). In addition, when users will search for your network they will see it listed as ‘ad hoc’ network which is not widely used.

·      Soft AP – This method allows you to configure your wireless card to act like a wireless access point. When compared to ad hoc, it offers higher speed, larger capacity, and no telling signs that you use a PC. However, most wireless cards do not support this method. If you intend to purchase a new wireless card please check http://www.2hotspot.com/wifi-cards/ for cards with built-in soft-ap support.

 

Wireless cards can be configured using Microsoft Windows XP or using a proprietary wireless card adapter utility provided with the wireless card installation CD.

It is recommended to use the wireless card proprietary utility.

More:

Configuring your wireless card for ad-hoc network using your card manufacturer utility

Configuring your card for ad-hoc network using Microsoft Windows XP