Mercusys MW150US - Advanced; Softap

Chapter 4 - Management
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4.3 Advanced
Se le ct wire le ss config ur ation tool - In Windows XP, you can either use MERCUSYS Utility or
the Windows wireless configuration tool. While in other operating systems, since you can use both
MERCUSYS Utility and Windows wireless configuration tool at the same time, this function is
disabled.
Wireless network adapter switch - You can switch to another adapter installed in your computer.
The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down menu if the
adapters are supported by this utility.
SoftAP mode - Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP.
Power Save mode – Once enabled, the adapter will automatically reduce its power consumption
when not being used. The default option is OFF.
4.4 SoftAP
SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point.
When the adapter works in SoftAP mode, it allows the computer to create a wireless hotspot that
other wireless devices nearby can use.
To switch to SoftAP mode, right-click on the utility icon
in the taskbar and select Switch to
SoftAP mode.