SMC Networks SMCWPCI-N2 User's Manual
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1. Note You may have to ick PIN for few mare imas to ty you 515 cannot connect to an access point this way lease make sure the PIN code you provided ta access poils caret WPS Status Bar Description 1 A successful PIN configuration Start PIN connection SSID gt Begin associating to WPS AP gt Associated to WPS AP gt Sending EAPOL Start gt Sending EAP Rsp ID gt Receive EAP Req Star gt Sending M1 lt Received M2 Recatved M2D Sending EAP Rsp gt Sending Received gt Sending MS gt Received M6 gt Sending M7 gt Received MB Sending EAP Rsp Done gt Configured gt WPS status is disconnected WPS status is connected successful SSID 2 WPS configuration doesn t complete after two minute connection WPS Eap process failed 3 When Errors occur within two minute connection the WPS status bar might report on WPS process failed Eror messages might be 1 Receive EAP with wrong 2 Receive EAP without integrity Error PIN Code 4 An inappropriate EAP FAIL received Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapler descries howto unintlorupgade Uninstall the Driver Follow the steps blow to remove or unital the Card driver fom your computer Step 1 To remove the driver fram the OS go to Start gt Control Panel Step 2 Double click System Step 3 Under Hardware tab cick Device Manager Step 4 Double c2. channel combination withthe contro D Fanne Channel Width or mem channel support Security Status Security Shows the security type Disable WEP WEATWPAG AP PSKIWAP2 PSK or 802 1 Authentication Displays the authentication mode TCPIP Status TP Address Displays he computers IP address Subnet Mask Displays subnat mask Gateway isplay galeway address DNS Server Display DNS server address Site Survey Da the St Survey tab to see avaliable inftastructure and ad hoc networks On screen cick Refresh to refresh the Ist at any tme Connecting to a dierent network Hold your mouse pointer over he network and click he right mouse bution to sect the network INP mms Ce the Connect button to connect the avaliable network configuration profile exists for that network Profle Satings window opens to ask o create profe far the network Follow the procedures to create prole for that network Profile a confguraton proi cick Add on Profi tab To modify a configuration profi select the configuration fom the Profi list cick the Edit uto n Scan Available Networks the Browse button on the Profi Settings screen to scan for valable nastucture and ad hoc networke On tia st cick Retosh to rfrosh the Istat any time mum mm n Ep pr
3. program Afr completing the WE procedure a new as shown below wi automatically appear 1n he lower oh ray bar ou Hold your mouse pointer over the lon and double ck the left mouse button to open the Wireless Cler D Tho Wireless Clon window as shown below wa appear The user now use any ofthe management functions available in the IEEE 802 11 Wireless Cent Ut Link Information lick the Link Information tab to see general information about program and its operation The folowing table eg tems fund Link Information screen Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name ofthe current selected configuration prolis Set lue tha configuration name on tha Profile tab ssp ebe The wireless network name Tink Status Shows whether fre stalon i associated the wireless network Network Tre type ot network the station is connected to The options include 7 dntrastructure access point m AdHoc Wireless Displays the wireless mode 602 119 11 or Tin Transmit Rate Displays the currant transmit rate in MBps AP MAC Address Displays the MAC ad ress of the access point the wireless is associated to Signal Strength Shows the strength of wireless signal Channel Control Channel Channel numberof the control 204He channel Extension Channel re the
4. ar start WPS standby mode as instructed by the Wireless access point user manua 2 Click the Refresh button onthe ulity WPS setup page to search for WPS enabled acess points near You Al access points found wi be deplayed inthe WPS AP List Select an access point on the st and click the PBC bution to activate te connection ihis may require severi seconds To one mote compet as ter WPS detects secur seing you will be prompted to save tem to new profle as shown below Save to save stings 5 Ater clicking save the folowing wil be displayed to conim WPS connected successu Note WPS fal dick the PBC button ew more times to ty again WPS Setup PIN Configuration The WPS PIN Personal identification Number setup is optonal o the WPS button setup Itis more secure than using WPS buton Al dovces Rave ied oum PIN number Tho PIN numberof your Wireless Cardbus Adapter eght digt number located at the upper ight Posten of configuration ly tis number and auti ta your wreiess access tna WPS PIN codo Please also refer to user manual o your reess access poit fr nsuctons about WPS setup 2 PIN bution and wat for few seconds to one minute Ifa wireless access point wih correct PIN cade is found you wil be connected to that access point 5 Alter clicking save the folowing wil be displayed to confirm WPS connected successu
5. order to prove presumption af conformity with the essential requirements ofthe RATTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN60960 1 2001 A11 2004 Safty of Information Technology Equipment ENS0392 2004 01 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basie restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic elds 0 Hz 300 GHz EN 300328 1 7 1 2006 10 Electromagnetic compatbilty and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in ho 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 32 of RATTE Directive EN 301 489 1 V1 8 2005 09 Electromagnetic compatibiity and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 08 Electromagnetic compatibiity and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibilty standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz Wideband transmission systems and 6 GHz high performance RLAN equipment This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and where restrictive use applies In the end user should apply for a license at the national spect
6. with each other Teuronas Ker Prorocot TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP uses 128 bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server WPA applies IEEE 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP to authenticate wire loss cients using an external RADIUS database If you do not have an extemal RADIUS server use WEA PSKIWPA PSK WPA Pre Shared Key that only requires a single dential password entered into each access point wireless gateway and wireless chant As ang as Ihe passwords match cients wil be granted access to a WLAN WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the SMCWPCLN2 and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications pri vate Both tho wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption WiFi Protected Access WPA and WPAZ is a subset of the IEEE 80211 security draft Key diferences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and Improved data encryption WPAZ is a wireless securly standard that defines stronger encryption authentication and key management than WPA Networks SMCWPCI N2
7. CI Adapter unti card rer 3 Puthe EZnstalaton amp Documentation CD in to your CD ROM drive Tha CD wil ado run tine CD does not au nun browse to your CO deve amp doubo cck the SMCWPCI NZ exe 2 Cl instali Driver to start he installation Wizard 3 The instalation Wizara wil run Cek Next to continue D 4 To instal tho dott foider locaton click Net Ii recommended use the defaut older locaton unoss you ae an advanced usar change tne instalan fader ciek ha Browse button and speci new locaton Ck Next 1o continua 5 DEE T Cl Finish to xt inthe instalation wizard D Turn your computer Insert he EZ N Wireless PCI Adapter in to an avallabie PCI siot IMPORTANT For bestan new hardware please refer to your Computer user manual 30 Once he EZ Connect N Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted screw on the antennas 31 Turn On your computer 12 Tho Found New Hardware Wizard wil appear Cick No not this time then Nox instali the sofware automaticaly Recommended hen cick Next 1 A Harwara instalation warming may appear click Continue Anyway Pav SOUS Kobe le nm E Click Finish to complete the Diver Uy instalation IESSE Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The flowing are explanations on how to configure and use the
8. SMC Networks USER GUIDE EZ Connect N Pro Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI N2 LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement SMC Networks Inc warrants is products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for ho applicable warranty erm AI SMC products carry standard 90 day limited warranty fom the date of purchase rom orits Authorized Reseller SMC may at sown discretion repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product during the applicable warranty term SMC wil endeavor repair replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of he product The standard limited warranty can be upgraded Limited Lifetime warrant by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseler Registration bo accomplished via the enclosed product registration card via the SMC website Failure register wil not afecto standard Imitad warranty The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product which is defined asthe period of ime during which the product is an Active SMC product product is considered 1o be Active hio itis listed on the current SMC price st As new technologies emerge older technologies become obsolete and SMC wil at is discretion replace an older product in iis product ine with one that incorp
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10. ach other ad hoc network may sometimes be referred ta as an Independent Basic Service Set IBS To setup an ad hoc network configure the stations in ad hoc made Use the same SSID and channel tor each station Adhoc 15S A ae Nb hoc also known diagram When a number of wives ions ae conecie using singla eres you Basio Service Set BSS M Infrastructure BSS 058 natok diagram In the ESS diagram below communication is done through the access points which relay data packets lo other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network Wireless stations thon access resources such as a printer the wired network w nan ESS environment users able to move from one access point to another without losing the Connection in the diagram below when the user moves from BSS 1 to BSS 2 the SMCWPCLN2 automaticaly switchs tothe channel used in BSS 2 Roaming in an ESS network diagram D Wireless LAN Security Because wireless networks not as secure as wired networks is vital that security settings are dearly understood and applied The list below shows the possible wireless security levels on your SMCWPCLN2 starting with the most secure EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol 1s used for authentication and dynamic WEP key exchange EAP requires interaction with a RADIUS Remote Authentication User Servi
11. ce server either on the WAN ar the LAN to provide authentication service for wireless stations 1 WiFi Protected Access WPA 2 IEEE802 1X EAP with RADIUS Server authentication 3 WEP Encryption 4 Unique ESSID DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFIGURE OR CHANGE SECURITY SETITINGS FORA THE SETTINGS YOU ARE APPLING WITH POOR SECURITY SETTINGS SENSITIVE CAUTION DATAYOU SEND CAN BE SEEN BY OTHERS Dara ENcRYeriON wir The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy security protocol is an encryption method designed to to make wireless networks as secure as wired networks WEP encryption scrambles al dala packets transmitted between the SMCWPCHNZ and the access point or other wireless stations to Keep network communications private Both te wireless stabons and the access points must use the Same WEP key for data encryption and decryption There are two ways to create WEP keys in your SMCWPCLN2 Automatic WEP key generation based on a password phrase called passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive You must use the same passphrase for all WLAN adapters with this feature in the WLAN For WLAN adaptors without the passphrase feature you stil take advantage of this feature by writing down the four automaticaly generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of he wireless uty and entering tham manually as the WEP keys in he other WLAN adapters The SMCWPCIN allows you to configure up to four WEP key
12. dio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Reotent or relocate the receiving antenna increase tha distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an on a diferent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void tho user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject othe allowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmiter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other EEN Compliances Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of tho RATTE Directive 1999 5 EC Tho allowing test methods have been applied n
13. en ables 807 Thscpionequres IT admmisrabon Choosing amp 02 1 opens the 802 1 Security Settings sereen The pons Include a ns ms LEAP Advanced Settings Afer Securty Stings are fished Advanced Settings scroon wi be shown folowing SMC recommends using tbe default values The folowing table describes ne fund the Advanced Settings screen Power Save Shows the power save mode Power management is sabisa in ad hoc made The leptons include Continuous Access Mode Maximum Power Saving Fast Power Saving BOZ Preamble Displays the 802 Tb preamble farmat Te options includ T le short le Auto RTS Threshold vss rom 0 2347 FRAG Threshold rm 256 2345 Wireless Mode Enable or istis 802 Tin maae as Aer advance setings finished the following screen is played as below You can activate tne now or later WiFi Protected Setup WPS based on push button or PIN Personal dentfeaton Number entry authentication o provide strong WPAIWPAZ encrypton keys csent devices Users can push a bution on the access point and cient device to exchange the encryption key Wih PIN users can enter a code generated by the elent device io connect to the newark WPS Setup PBC Push button Configuration 4 Push he WPS bution on your wireless access point
14. et K esolevaga kinnitab SMC Networks seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direkti asi pehin uetla ja nimetatud direktivist tulenevatele taistele asjakohastele s tetele Hereby Networks declares thal this Radio LAN devices in complance withthe essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995 5505 medio de a presente SMC Networks declara que el Aadio LAN device cumpla con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera oras disposiciones aplicables exigibles de la Directiva 1999 THN TIAPOYEA SMC Networks Aadio LAN device EYMMOPOONETAI TIE OYSIOAEIE ANAITHZEIE KAI TIE EXETIKEE AIATASEIE THE 1909 5 EK Par a pr sente SMC Networks declare que Radio LAN davice esi conforma aux exigences essentielles et aux autres depositions pertinentes de la directive 19095 Con ia presenta SMG Networks dichiara cha questa Radio LAN device conforma ai requisit essenziali ed ala allre disposizioni pertinent stabile dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Ae SMC Networks deklar ka Aadio LAN device alist Direkt vas TO99 6 EK b tiskaj m prasib m un ciem ar o saistajiem noteikumiem iuo SMC Networks deklaruoja kad is Radio LAN device attinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 E8 Direktyvos nuostatas Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dal het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepal
15. ingen van 1999 5 EG Hawnhekk Networks ddikjara li dan Aadio LAN device ikkonforma mallet essenzjali uma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Direttiva 1999 5 EC SMC Networks nyilatkozom hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonalicz alapvet koveteim nyeknek az 1999 ir nyelv egy b el ir sainak Niniejszym SMC Networks 2e Radio LAN device jest zgodny 2 zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy E essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1998 5 CE Networks da je ta Radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zalisvami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo il direktive 1999 85 ES Slovensky SMG Networks tji vyhlasuje 2a Aadio LAN device spl 008 po iadavky v etky pr slu n ustanovenia 5 1995 58 Det SMC Networks vakuuttaa t ten et Aadio LAN device tyyppinen on drktivin Finnish 1999 S EY cloeliston vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktivin muiden ehtojen mukainen TalSvenska H rmed intygar SMC Networks denna Aadio LAN device str verensst mmelse Swedish med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som av direktv 1999 5 EG Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started with the SMCWPCEN2 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Networking Tansmsion Rate Transfer Rate Type of Wireless Networks Wireless LAN Securty Chapte
16. lick Network Card Steps Right click mouse button on SMC EZ Connect N Wireless PCI Adapter and choose Uninstall Step 6 ick OK to conim that you are going to uninstall he driver Uninstall the Client Utility Folow the steps below to remove the Cent Ulty from your computer eh To remove the from the OS go to Start gt Control Step2 Double click Add Remove Programs Step 2 Select SMC EZ Connect N Wireless PCI Adapter cick the Uninstall button Upgrading the Wireless Utility To pedom upgrade the stepa below Stop 1 Download the latest version of the t from the web ste and save te on your computer Sip Folow steps in Section Zio remove the current Whales om your computer Spi Restart your computer i prompted in Chapter 2 nl he new Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below for entries elsewhere in the glossary 1855 Ad hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station access point Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other An ad hoc network may Sometimes be referred to as Independent Basic Service Set 185 frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the 02 1 transport mechanism in order to support mu
17. ltiple types of user authentication Using EAP to interact wih an EAP compatible RADIUS server an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication The reversible transformation of data from tha original to a dificult to interpret format Encryp tion is a mechanism for protecting confidentiality integrity and authenticity d data It uses encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys This is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent before the packet is fragmented into smaller packets The IEEE 802 1X standard outines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless stations and encryption key management Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server Ineeastmuetune 88S When a numberof wireless stations are connected using single you have a Basic Ser vice Sat BSS n an infrastructure network wireless stations able to switch from one BSS to another as thay move between the coverage areas During this period the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network This is roaming As the wireless station moves from place to laco it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signat Strength network utilization among other factors The SSID Service Sot Identity is unique namo shared among all wireless devices in a wire Jess network Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate
18. ol for Ad Hoc or Infrastructure mode select the Network field on the Profle Click Next to continue pu To define the socunty mado select desired security mode the drop down ist And then click Next to continus Please see folding table for details of secury modes WEB ris card support tres modes of WEP indus SC 128 Bis s 15285 Except 152 84 ode boh 64 Bit 128 84 modes support Pascha WPAWPA Enables ne use of WrF Protacled Access WPA Choosing WPAIWPA2 opens the WPAINPAZ Security Settings kee The optons include TLS Transport Layer Security is a Patio Pat Protea Kee Hie Zone see Zen SCC PEAP EAP GTO Protected Extensible Authentication fWPACFSKTWEREEESK ST SEN 7 PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 Protected Eten Authentication Protocol To use PEAP EAP MSCHAD V2 Security tne server must have WPA PEAP cortcales and the sere properties must altand set Check wih he IT manager Tunneied Transport Layer Securty An EAP vant ht 7 LEAP Lightweight and Efficient Application Protocol is me general framework fora set fig perfomance procos which ara ideal for mobile e pblcatoos LEAP is designed t address a the technical duremants o tre wireless conmunieatone indus ie oriented towards providing the greatest beneit to te industry and he consumer Fin ne WPARVPAZ Passprrase on Security Settings scre
19. orates these newer technologies that point the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an Active SMC product A ist of discontinued products wih thor respective dates of discontinuance can be found at ttov sme com index clm acion customer_servce_warranty All products that aro replaced become the property of SMC Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product caries either a 30 day oer warranty the remainder of th inal warranty whichever is longer SMC 5 not responsible for any custom software or firmware configuration information or memory data of Customer contained in stored or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty Products te SMC should have any customer installed accessory or add on components such as expansion modules removed pror to retuming the product for replacement SMC is not responsible for those ems if thoy ara retumed with tho product Customers must contact SMC for a Retum Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC Proof of purchase may be required Any product retumed to SMC without valid Return Material Authorization number clearly marked on the outside of the package wi be retumed to customer at customer s expense For warranty claims within North America please call ur customer support number al 800 762 4968 Customers are responsible for shipping charge
20. r 3 Hardware and Wireless Utility About Your Dran in Wireless PCI Adapter Package Content System Requirement LED Definition Hardware and Wireless tity instalation Using the Unity to Configure Your Network Chapter 4 Maintenance Uninet the Diver tne Clan tty Upgrading he Wireless y Chapter 1 Getting Started with the SMCWPCI N2 Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWPCI N2 This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the SMCWPCI N2 This manual is intended for both home users and professionals KC not required to read some ofthe more technical information in this manual such as in Wireless LAN Networking and Configuring Wireless Security to operate and the SMCWPCLNZ Iris included for your reference only Tho folowing conventions are used in this manual THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT THE CAUTION SHMBOLALERTS YOU TO SITUATIONS THAT MAY DEGRADE CAUTION LE NOTES AND TIPS THE IMPORTANT SYMBOL INDICATES INFORMATION THAT CAN IMPROVE NETWORKING THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVER important 7 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology THEINFORVATION IN THS SECTION S FOR YOUR REFERENCE CHANGING CAUTION Transmission Rate Transfer Rate The SMCWPCLN2 provides various transmission data rate options for
21. rum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for sting up outdoor radio inks and or for supplying public access to telecommunications andlor network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be lied to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 24835 For detailed information tha end user should contact the specum authority in France C 05600 Compliances Council recommendation 1999 519 EC of 12 July 1999 limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz to 300 GHz Dien za SCH Danish Bech German Ee Estonian 77 Espanol Spanish iE Greek Drone Frenchy aan tech ILatian Leti Lithuanian E Nederlands a wen Matese Fee Hungarian ron iPoteh Portuguese LriSiovensko Sovenian Networks mto prohla uje Ze enia Radio LAN device ja ve shod se z kiadnii a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi smbrico 199858 Undertegnede Networks ertierer herved a felgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt Networks dass sich das Gerat Aadio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen sinschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befind
22. s and only one key is used as the default transmit key at any ono time n Chapter 3 Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adaptor and prepares you to use the Wireless Ut About Your Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter With the Adapter you can enjoy wireless almost any wireless networking environment Tho folowing the main features 1EEE802 11n dratt 20 complant Wireless speeds up to 300Mbps Fully backwards compatible wih 802 31g wireless networks Steam HO video Liston to dil muse Play games Transfer large fles Make VoIP cal A Sur Internet simultaneous Wee WPA amp WPA2 wireless encryption Protected Setup PIN and PBC Easy egen Waard Supports Windows 2000 XP Vista WLAN management 1 Three extemal antennas for maximum speed and covert Package Contents EZ N Wraless PCI Adapter SMCWPCHN2 1 Sei ZC Cuk siai Guide 1 Waranty itormaton Card System Requirements 24 GHz 02 Tin draft wireless network or 2 4 GHz 802 11big wireless network Microsof Windows 2000 XP or Vista 1 Zeus CPU or above PCI alot 20MB of vata hard disk space 1 CD ROM drv LED Definition The following table describes the LEDs on the 11n Draft Wireless PCI Adapter E Hardware and Wireless Utility Installation Falow the instructions below to tne PCI Card and Wireless Ut Do not inser t Ween P
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24. you to select In most networking scenarios the factory default Auto setting proves the most efficient This setting allows your SMCWPCLN2 to operate at the maximum transmission data ate When the communication quality drops below a certain level the SMCWPCI N2 automatically switches to Flower transmission dala rate Transmission at loner data speeds is usually more reliable However when the communication quality improves again the SMCWPCLN2 gradually increases the transmission data rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission Types of Wireless Networks Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes ad hoc and infrastructure In intra structure mode wireless devices communicate a wired LAN via access points Each access is wireless devices are known as a Basic Service Set BSS An Extended Service Set ESS is two or more BSS in the same subnet In ad hoc mode also known as peer to peer mode wireless devices communicate with each oiher direcly and do not use an access point This is an Independent BSS IBSS connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points set the SMCWPCLN2 operation mode to Infrastructure BSS To set up an independent wreless workgroup without an access point use Ad hoc IBS mode 1855 Nerwonk Ad hoc mode does not requie an access point or a wired network Two or more wir communicate direct lo e
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