SMC Networks 11N Manual de usuario

USER GUIDESMCWPCI-NEZ Connect™ NDraft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter

10In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected

11In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user m

12 DATA ENCRYPTION WITH WEP The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security protocol is an encryption method designed to try to make wireless networks

13Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Draft 1

14 Hardware and Wireless Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install the PCI Card and Wireless Utility. Do not insert the

15 4. To install to the default folder location click [Next]. It is recommended to use the default folder location unless you are an advanced user

16 8. Turn off your computer. 9. Insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter in to an available PCI slot. IMPORTANT: For correct installation

17 14. A “Hardware Installation” warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway]. 15. Click [Finish] to complete the Driver/Utility installation

18Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the Utility program. After completing the

19 The following table describes the items found on the Link Information screen. Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name of the current sele

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20channel Channel Width 20MHz only or 40/20MHz channel support Security Status Security Shows the security type – Disable, WEP, WPA/WPA2, WAP-PSK/W

21 Click the Connect button to connect the available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Settings window ope

22 Scan Available Networks Click the Browse button on the Profile Settings screen to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On th

23 Click Next to continue. To define the security mode, select the security button of the desired security mode. And then click Next to continu

24Protocol) authenticates wireless LAN clients using only server-side digital certificates by creating an encrypted SSL/TLS tunnel between the clie

25 The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Settings screen. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is d

26 Chapter 4 - Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the Wireless Utility. Uninstall the Driver Follow the steps below

27Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. AD-HOC (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired n

SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wire-less network. Wireless devices must have the same SS

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5Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N 6 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking 7 Transmission Rate (Transf

6Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWPCI-N. This manual provides information for setting up and conf

7Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SE

8Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and channel for ea

9When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).