User manual SMC WPCI-G

[. . . ] EZ ConnectTM g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 May 2005 Pub No: R01 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. [. . . ] The configuration utility includes the following tabs: Configuration ­ Allows you to set parameters for the adapter. Site Survey­ Scans/Shows all wireless devices within the adapter's signal range. Version information­ Shows the driver and utility version information. 14 USING THE SMCWPCI-G UTILITY PROGRAM Wireless On/Off - Click this button to turn on/turn off the radio signal of the adapter. Close - Click this button to exit the utility. Configuration When you start the Wireless PCI Adapter utility, the information window for the SMCWPCI-G is shown as in the figure below. Select Profile -- To specify a profile for a specific configuration of parameters. Save -- Click this button to save a profile after configuring the settings. Delete -- Select the profile from the drop-down menu, and click this button to delete the profile. Auto Profile On/Off -- Click this button to turn on/off the Auto Profile feature. Active Profile -- The profile settings that you are using for the current connection. 15 USING THE SMCWPCI-G UTILITY PROGRAM Common Tab Network Name (SSID) -- This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Network Type -- Set the station operation mode to ad hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point. Transmit Rate -- Set the transmit rate you want from the pull-down menu. Lower settings may improve throughput in environments hostile to radio transmission. Power Save -- Enable or disable the power saving feature. 16 USING THE SMCWPCI-G UTILITY PROGRAM Operating Mode -- The adapter supports 802. 11b and 802. 11g mode. Check the type of network that you want to use for your wireless connection. Security Tab Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter. Click on this security button to turn on/turn off the security function. Turn on the security function, and set detail parameters for your adapter. To prevent unauthorized access, this adapter supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). 17 USING THE SMCWPCI-G UTILITY PROGRAM WEP WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI-G is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10-bit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-bit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. Security Type -- WEP is supported by the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. Key Type -- Choose the Key Type (ASCII or Hex) from the drop-down list. [. . . ] By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID and to the same radio channel. File Server Desktop PC Wireless Cell Coverage Area Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Access Point <BSS2> <BSS1> Access Point PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Notebooks with Wireless PC Card Adapters <ESS> Seamless Roaming 29 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and a suitable location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to "Troubleshooting" on the following page for detailed information. ) 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PCI Adapter, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: · Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card's connector. [. . . ]