SMC Networks SMCWCB-N2 - Manuals

iv Compliances Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/E...

v 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) Č esky [Czech] SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shod ě se základními požadavky a dalšími p ř íslušnými ustanovením...

vi Slovensky [Slovak] SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device sp ĺň a základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish] SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien...

6 Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWCB-N2 Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWCB-N2. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the SMCWCB-N2. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical informatio...

7 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. T HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. C HANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmi...

11 In 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 moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the SMCWCB-N2 automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram

12 W i r e l e s s L A N S e c u r i t y Because wireless networks are not as secure as wired networks, it’s vital that security settings are clearly understood and applied. The list below shows the possible wireless security levels on your SMCWCB-N2 starting with the most secure. EAP (Extensible Au...

13 Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter With the Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment. The following lists the ma...

14 Hardware and Wireless Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install the Cardbus Adapter and Wireless Utility. Do not insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless Cardbus Adapter until instructed. 1. Put the EZ Installation & Documentation CD in to your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run....

17 12. Click [Finish] to complete the Driver/Utility installation. Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the Utility program. After completing the installation procedure, a new icon as shown below will automatically appear in the lower...

19 Link Information Click the Link Information tab to see general information about the program and its operation. The following table describes the items found on the Link Information screen. Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the con...

20 Channel Control Channel Channel number of the control 20MHz channel Extension Channel To locate the 40MHz channel on combination with the control channel Channel Width 20MHz only or 40/20MHz channel support Security Status Security Shows the security type – Disable, WEP, WPA/WPA2, WAP-PSK/WAP2-PS...

21 Connecting to a different network Hold your mouse pointer over the network icon, and click the right mouse button to select the network. Click the Connect button to connect the available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Settings window opens to ask to crea...

22 Scan Available Networks Click the Browse button on the Profile Settings screen to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. To configure a profile for Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, select the Network Type field on the Prof...

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. Please see following table for details of security modes. WEP This card support three modes of WEP, include: 64 Bits 128 Bits 152 Bits Except 152-Bit ode, bo...

26 After advanced settings are finished, the following screen is displayed as below. You can activate the profile now or later. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is based on push-button or PIN (Personal Identification Number) entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client de...

28 WPS Setup - PIN Configuration The WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) setup is optional to the WPS button setup. It is more secure than using the WPS button. All WPS-compatible devices have their own PIN number. 1. The PIN number of your Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an eight-digit number loca...

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 PIN code you provided to access point is correct. WPS Status Bar Description: 1. A successful PIN configuration : Start PIN connection - SSID ~> Begin ...

30 Chapter 4 - Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the Wireless Utility. Uninstall the Driver Follow the steps below to remove (or uninstall) the Card driver from your computer. Step 1. To remove the driver from the OS, go to Start -> Control Panel Step 2. Double-click ...

31 Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. A D - H OC ( I B S S ) 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 st...