SMC SMCWCB-N2 Technical Information

EZ Connect™ N ProDraft 11n Wireless Cardbus AdapterSMCWCB-N2

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

8 To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the SMCWCB-N2 operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an in

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 Cardbus Adapter and Wireless Utility. Do not insert t

15 5. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click [Install]. 6. A “Software Installation” warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway].

16 8. Insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless Cardbus Adapter in to an available PC Card slot. 9. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Click

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17 12. Click [Finish] to complete the Driver/Utility installation. Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanation

18 The user can now use any of the management functions available in the Wireless Client Utility.

19Link Information Click the Link Information tab to see general information about the program and its operation. The following table describes

20Channel Control Channel Channel number of the control 20MHz channel Extension Channel To locate the 40MHz channel on combination with the control

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 drop down list. And then click Next to continue.

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 di

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

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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

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

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 SMCWCB-N2 6 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking 7 Transmission Rate (Transf

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