User manual SMC SMC2335W

[. . . ] SMC2335W 2. 4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter · IEEE 802. 11a and 802. 11b Compliant · Supports Major Windows Operating Systems · 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP encryption in 802. 11a mode; 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption in 802. 11b mode and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) · Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Support · Up to 1, 650 feet of Operating Range · Automatic Data Rate and Channel Selection · Data Rates up to 108 Mbps in Turbo 802. 11a Mode and up to 11 Mbps in 802. 11b Mode with Auto-Fallback capabilities 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. [. . . ] Network Connection: Specifies the mode of the network. Two options are "Infrastructure" and "Ad Hoc". Wireless Mode: The available options are "802. 11b", "802. 11a" or "Auto". "Auto" allows the use of either 802. 11a or 802. 11b mode. 802. 11a Turbo Mode: This function disables or enables the 802. 11a Turbo mode. Ad Hoc Net Start: Specifies a Radio Frequency band to use to establish an Ad Hoc network if no matching SSID (wireless network) is found. Three options are available: 802. 11b, 802. 11a, and 802. 11a Turbo. If the SMC2335W cannot link to your Adhoc network, it will establish a new Adhoc network on the Radio Frequency band specified by this Adhoc Net Start setting. Figure 8. 4 Check the [Enable Advanced Setting] checkbox in order to view the bottom portion of the Configuration window. Power Saving Mode: There are three available power management options: "Off", "Normal" and "Maximum". In Ad Hoc mode, Power Savings function cannot be enabled. Encryption Type: There are three available options: "WEP", "AES" and "Auto". WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard. AES provides a much higher level of security. "Auto" allows the Adapter and AP to negotiate the encryption type. By default, the Adapter is set to "Auto" and will attempt to use AES first. If the Access Point supports WEP only or is configured for WEP only, the Adapter will automatically use WEP. See the Encryption section for more info. Scan Mode: There are three available options: "Active Scan", "Passive Scan" and "Auto". Transmit Power: There are five available options: "Full Power", "50% Power", "25% Power", "12% Power" and "Lowest Power". Full Power is the default setting and this will ensure the highest signal strength and link quality. 802. 11b Range: There are two available options: "Normal Range" and "Extended Range". 802. 11b Preamble: Allows Ad Hoc compatibility with other 2. 4GHz devices. [. . . ] The MDI port connects to the MDI-X port on the other device. There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI (not crossed) and MDI-X (crossed). Medium Dependent Interface ­ X (crossed) - A port on a network hub or switch that crosses the transmit lines coming in to the receive lines going out. NAT ­ (Network Address Translation) This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. [. . . ]