SMC Networks SMCWPCI-N2 Manuale Utente

EZ Connect™ N ProDraft 11n Wireless PCI AdapterSMCWPCI-N2

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

8communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). To set up an ad-hoc

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

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

12Wireless LAN Security Because wireless networks are not as secure as wired networks, it’s vital that security settings are clearly understood and

13Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Draft 11n

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

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

iLIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials,

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

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

21Connecting to a different network Hold your mouse pointer over the network icon, and click the right mouse button to select the network. Click

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 desired security mode from the drop down list. And then click Next to contin

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

25Advanced Settings After Security Settings are finished, the Advanced Settings screen will be shown as following. SMC recommends using the default

26After advance settings are finished, the following screen is displayed as below. You can activate the profile now or later. WPS Wi-Fi Protect

iiLIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

27 4. After WPS detects security setting you will be prompted to save them to a new profile as shown below. Click Save to save settings 5. After c

28 WPS Setup - PIN Configuration The WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) setup is optional to the WPS button setup. It is more secure than usi

29 Note: You may have to click PIN for few more times to try again. If you still cannot connect to an access point this way, please make sure the P

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

31Glossary 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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iii Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

ivCompliances Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The

vCompliances Council recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 30

viSlovensky [Slovak] SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. S

5Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N2 6 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking 7 Transmission Rate (Trans

6Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N2 Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWPCI-N2. This manual provides information for setting up and co