User manual TRENDNET TEW-421PC

[. . . ] 3 Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example: ·On board of airplanes, or ·In an explosive environment, or ·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments (e. g. [. . . ] SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. Encryption: Hoes the current encryption mode used on the wireless network. TX Rate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting. Channel: Shows the current channel for communication. Signal Strength of Percentage: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter with the Access Point. TX/RX: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. It also shows the link quality of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter with the Access Point when operation under Infrastructure mode. 9 Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. Profile Name: The default name is the same as the SSID of the platform which you connected and you can change the name you favor( the key length is limited 1~32 bits). SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all client in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for client in the wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection Infrastructure ­to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless client through the use of Access Points. Ad-Hoc ­ to establish point- to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client device. 10 Authentication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS and WPA2 EPA-TLS. Select Open System, Shared Key for WEP data encryption feature. Open System and Shared Key require the users to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. The following will only be activated when Open, Shared Key is enabled: Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use. Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space. Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys. Key Format: HEX or ASCII WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK:. This Passphrase must be the same on each computer that is connected to the wireless network. WPA/ WPA2: Please click the "Certificate" button. Then, please select the certificate that user wants to use Encryption: Select the encryption type for TKIP or AES encryption type. Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network ­ displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points) that are within range. Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the "Connect" button. [. . . ] TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not remove or attempt to service the product by any unauthorized service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual. [. . . ]