User manual SMC 2512W-B

[. . . ] SMC2512W-B EU Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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. [. . . ] In Infrastructure networks, wireless clients connect to wired LANs via Wireless Access Points. The options for Transmit Rate are "Auto", "1 Mbps", "2 Mbps", "5. 5 Mbps", and "11 Mbps". The Channel can only be changed when you are connected to a Adhoc WLAN. The channel must be configured to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. For more secure data transmissions, it is recommended to enable WEP on your WLAN. The utility supports HEX, ASCII and Passphrase key entries. For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys for a 128 -bit WEP configuration. Select the desired encryption strength (64-bit or 128-bit) and then enter the appropriate keys in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct "Default Key" and then click [Apply Changes]. For the ASCII Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 5-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 13-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration. Then enter the appropriate keys in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct "Default Key" and then click [Apply Changes]. You can also check the "Passphrase" option and enter the desired value in the box to the right of Passphrase. You must be sure to use the same passphrase on all other wireless clients/Access Points. A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumberic characters. 20 Section 8. 3 | Link Information Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Channel: Displays the channel configured on your Access Point Throughput: Number of packets sent and received SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to Link Quality: Shows the relative link quality (e. g. , lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point. Signal Strength: Shows the relative signal strength of the wireless connection to the Access Point. 21 Section 8. 4 | IP Information The IP Information screen displays network connection information and allows you to Release and Renew your IP settings. Section 8. 5 | Site Survey The Site Survey tab scans and displays all Access Points on the wireless LAN. The data is organized by columns signifying the "SSID", "BSSID", "Channel", "Encryption", "Signal", and "Network Type". The key symbol in the Encryption column signifies that the network is encrypted. You will need to obtain the WEP information from the network administrator. To choose a network, simply double-click the "SSID". 22 Section 8. 6 | Version Information The Version Information screen displays the Driver and Application version information. 23 9 | Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2531W-B EU Configuration Utility to manage your High Power Wireless PC Card. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Go to [Control Panel] and open [Network Connections]. [. . . ] The NAT capability of the Barricade, allows you to access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Network Address Translation can be used to give multiple users access to the Internet with a single user account, or to map the local address for an IP server (such as Web or FTP) to a public address. This secures your network from direct attack by hackers, and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network. NAT must be enabled to provide multi-user access to the Internet or to use the Virtual Server function. [. . . ]