Configuring a Network Connection
The easiest way to configure a whole network full of adapters is to start by configuring the access point and then noting the wireless configuration settings that you must match in the individual adapters. If you expect your users to configure their own adapters, you will want to prepare a standard information sheet or card that lists these settings:
The network's name (the SSID)
Network type (infrastructure or ad hoc)
DHCP (automatic address assignment) on or off
If DHCP is off, the IP address and subnet assigned to this user's computer
Type of encryption (none, WEP 40/64-bit or 128-bit, or WPA)
WEP or WPA encryption key (or a telephone number of the help desk that can provide it)
Preamble length
URL, login, and password ...
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