
fig 5: wireless card configuration screen
ESSID
This is where you'll put your network name. ESSID stands for Extended Service Set Identification,
ESSID. You have space for a 16 digit alphanumeric sequence, but I suggest you don't extend it that far.
Choose a unique name that is representative of your system, either its location or function, that is short.
After all, you'll have to type it into all your client radios (or select it when the signal is seen).
BSS Channel
The base station system channel. This box is only required if the system will function as an Access
Point. When programmed as a station (client), the value in this box is ignored. You can put either a 1,
2, or 3 digit channel number or a 4 digit frequency. If you input an invalid value, the card will ignore it
and default to the lowest frequency available based on the country code and if activated, the custom
channel list (which will be a subset of the country code channels available). Note that, 802.11a and
802.11a super frequencies do not coincide.
Custom Checkbox and Scan List
The Custom checkbox can be used to force the client to only scan certain channels rather than all the
channels in the available channels list for the particular mode you're scanning.
The Custom Scan List will also be used in AP mode and limit what you will see in the available
channels list.
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