User manual SMC SMC2335W

[. . . ] SMC2335W 2. 4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter · IEEE 802. 11a and 802. 11b Compliant · Supports Major Windows Operating Systems · 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP encryption in 802. 11a mode; 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption in 802. 11b mode and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) · Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Support · Up to 1, 650 feet of Operating Range · Automatic Data Rate and Channel Selection · Data Rates up to 108 Mbps in Turbo 802. 11a Mode and up to 11 Mbps in 802. 11b Mode with Auto-Fallback capabilities Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. [. . . ] If the SMC2335W cannot link to your Adhoc network, it will establish a new Adhoc network on the Radio Frequency band specified by this Adhoc Net Start setting. Figure 8. 4 Check the [Enable Advanced Setting] checkbox in order to view the bottom portion of the Configuration window. Power Saving Mode: There are three available power management options: "Off", "Normal" and "Maximum". Encryption Type: There are three available options: "WEP", "AES" and "Auto". WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard. "Auto" allows the Adapter and AP to negotiate the encryption type. By default, the Adapter is set to "Auto" and will attempt to use AES first. If the Access Point supports WEP only or is configured for WEP only, the Adapter will automatically use WEP. Scan Mode: There are three available options: "Active Scan", "Passive Scan" and "Auto". Transmit Power: There are five available options: "Full Power", "50% Power", "25% Power", "12% Power" and "Lowest Power". Full Power is the default setting and this will ensure the highest signal strength and link quality. 802. 11b Range: There are two available options: "Normal Range" and "Extended Range". 802. 11b Preamble: Allows Ad Hoc compatibility with other 2. 4GHz devices. There are two available options: "Short and Long" and "Long only". QoS provides priority to a certain pre-defined service such as voice or video. Please note that your Access Point must also support QoS in order to take advantage of these features. Domain: Select one country where you are located from the drop-down menu. Section 8. 4 | Encryption Figure 8. 5 For more secure data transmissions, you can enable the encryption by going to the Security tab and clicking the [Enable Security] checkbox. The SMC2335W fully supports 64/128-bit WEP in 802. 11b mode and 64/128/152-bit in 802. 11a mode. For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration or 32-digit keys for a 152-bit WEP configuration. For the ASCII Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 5-letter keys for 64bit WEP, 13-letter keys for 128-bit WEP or 16-letter keys for 152-bit WEP. Be sure to select the desired "Default Encryption Key" in the top right corner of the window. Section 8. 5 | About The About screen displays the version information. Figure 8. 6 9 | Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2335W Configuration Utility to manage your Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will be prompted to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab and uncheck the [Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings] check box. Figure 9. 0 10 | Frequently Asked Questions What is a Wireless LAN? [. . . ] MAC Address - MAC (Media Access Control) A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. MDI / MDI-X - Medium Dependent Interface - Also called an "uplink port, " it is a port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X ports) that connect to end stations. There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI (not crossed) and MDI-X (crossed). [. . . ]