User manual SMC 2536W-AG

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Under the Profile Management Window, click on [Advanced] tab for advanced configurations. Power Save Mode: Normal, Maximum, Off (Default Off) Network Type: Access Point (Infrastructure) or Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 802. 11b Preamble: Short & Long or Long Only Transmit Power Level: Choose between 100%, 50%, 25%, 12. 5%, Lowest. Wireless Mode: Configure which 802. 11 standard is used for each profile 802. 11a 5GHz, 802. 11b/g 2. 4GHz. Section 8. 2 | Link Information Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Channel: Shows the current operating channel of your WLAN Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Throughput: Number of packets sent and received SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to Encryption: Displays the current Encryption used on the Network. Link Quality: Shows the relative link quality (e. g. , lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point. Section 8. 3 | IP Information The IP Information screen displays network connection information. Includes [Release] and [Renew] buttons to release and renew the IP address. Section 8. 4 | 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", "Channel", "Encryption" (a KEY symbol), "Signal", and "Wireless Mode". If there is a key symbol in the Encryption column, the network is encrypted. You will need to obtain the WEP information from the network administrator. To choose a network, simply click the "SSID" and click the [Activate] button. Section 8. 5 | Driver Information The Driver Information screen displays the version information. 9 | Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2536W-AG Configuration Utility to manage your wireless connection. 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]. Right-click the [Wireless Network Connection], and select [Properties]. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab and uncheck the [Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings] check box. NOTE: The Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) and SMC2536W-AG Universal WLAN Utility cannot be used simultaneously. If you are using the SMC2536W-AG Universal WLAN Utilit y, you MUST disable the WZC (and vice versa). 10 | SMC Networks EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG Wireless Cardbus Adapter Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product, or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products, you can visit us at www. smc. com, or you can call us toll-free at 800. SMC. 4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty. Environmental Condition 108 Outdoors: A lineof-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. 45 m (147 ft) 72 75 m (246 ft) 802. 11a Wireless Distance Table Speed (Mbps) and Distance Ranges 54 48 305 m (1000 ft) 36 385 m (1263 ft) 24 435 m (1427 ft) 18 485 m (1591 ft) 12 500 m (1640 ft) 9 500 m (1804 ft) 6 650 m (2145 ft) 150 m (492 ft) 15 m (49 ft) 40 m (131 ft) 45 m (148 ft) 55 m (180 ft) 60 m (197 ft) 62 m (203 ft) 65 m (213 ft) 70 m (230 ft) 80 m (262 ft) 95 m (312 ft) Environmental Condition 54 Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. 150 m (269 ft) 48 205 m (328 ft) 36 350 m (984 ft) 802. 11g Wireless Distance Table Speed (Mbps) and Distance Ranges 24 395 m (1082 ft) 18 450 m (1148 ft) 12 11 505 m (1541 ft) 9 515 m (1590 ft) 6 530 m (1623 ft) 5 535 m (1672 ft) 2 560 m (1705 ft) 1 565 m (1853 ft) 500 m (1475 ft) 35 m (115 ft) 50 m (164 ft) 65 m (213 ft) 85 m (279 ft) 110 m (361 ft) 120 m (394 ft) 120 m (394 ft) 125 m (410 ft) 130 m (426 ft) 135 m (443 ft) 140 m (459 ft) 145 m (476 ft) Environmental Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. 802. 11b Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges 11 Mbps 5. 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 365 m (1197 ft) 495 m (1624 ft) 520 m (1706 ft) 535 m (1755 ft) 85 m (279 ft) 95 m (312 ft) 115 m (377 ft) 125 m (410 ft) 11 | Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems Problems are often caused by conflicts with other devices installed in the same computer, or software that has been configured incorrectly. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]