ructure Adhoc Channel Channel 6 Configuration Authentication Configuration Profile IP Settings Disable Data Encryption Advanced 64 bits (40+24) 10 Hexadecimal di Advanced Key Length Power Mode F Fast Save IEEE802 1X Disabled Site Survey Site Survey Launch Utility on Startup Enable C20B30CC40 About About Apply Data Packet Parameter Authentication Config Fragmentation Threshold Settings RTS Threshold Apply Figure 7-5: Typical Wireless NIC Configuration Screens parameters that will be applicable in all cases. Figure 7-5 shows typical set-up screens for configuring wireless NIC operating parameters. Network Operating System Configuration If the WLAN is an extension of an existing wired network, then no additional network operating system (NOS) configuration will be required. However, if the WLAN is creating a new network, a number of NOS configuration tasks will also have to be completed. Details will depend on the specific NOS in use, but typical tasks will include; ensuring that network protocols such as TCP/IP are installed ensuring that networking software is installed e.g. for file and printer sharing identifying workgroups of users that share resources enabling parts of the network file system for common or workgroup access enabling devices such as printers, scanners, etc., for shared access. Chapter Seven Automatic WLAN configuration and management A traditional WLAN deployment, based on first generation or "fat" access points, will have limited or no built-in network management capabilities, and initial configuration and ongoing management will generally be performed using a web-based user interface. Network management tasks, such as a change of security settings, RF operating channel, transmit power level or access policy, will have to be implemented individually on each access point. For a corporate WLAN, as the number of access points grows, this will be very time consuming and will quickly become unmanageable. Second generation WLAN hardware, in the form of wireless switches, are designed to enable these 