Windows XP Wireless network adapter properties...

[KelveMcQuay]

Hi... Im using a Aztech Wireless 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adaptor... Ive been searching around in the control panel, network connections section to try to change my network adapter's settings... I right click on my adaptor and then properties, then i click on configure... Under the advanced tab, there are two sections, property and value... Looks somethin like this:

Property:
Ad Hoc 802.11b/g Channel
Ad Hoc Mode
PSPXLinkMode
Wireless Mode 2.4GHz

Whats the purpose of this configurations? And what settings can make my internet more efficient and faster?

 

[Mike the tech guy]

These settings alter the way the wireless adaptor work, these can sometimes help configure the adaptor for better performance or to help connect to a specific network / router etc. They can also stop your adaptor connecting to the network full stop. I would probably say that if it is working, then leave it be. The only thing that could really make a difference is the Ad-Hoc 802.11B/G channel option, this is normally set to 'B' only(in my experience) which means it will only look at connecting at 11MBP/s, if you use the drop down there should be an option to select either B or G network which would then look to connect at 54MBP/s if your router allowed it. Hope that helps.

Cheers.