User manual SMC SMC2336W-AG

[. . . ] EZ-Stream Universal 2. 4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 October 2003 Revision Number: US F1. 0 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. [. . . ] Exit ­ This closes the Card Manager dialogue box. 18 Wireless Card Manager Configuration Go to Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMC2336W-AG adapter. Select Profile ­ You can specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New ­ To set up a new profile, click New. Save ­ To save a new profile after configuring the settings, click Save. Delete ­ To delete a profile, select the profile from the drop down menu in the Select Profile field, then click Delete. 19 Wireless Card Manager Common SSID ­ Input an SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect. To roam among multiple access points with different BSSIDs, set the SSID to ANY to allow connection to any access point. (Default: ANY) Operating Mode ­ Set the adapter's operating mode to 802. 11 AdHoc for a network enviroment that does not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for connections with an access point. Transmit Rate ­ Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Channel ­ If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless network (see "Network Topologies" on page 32), set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, then the channel is automatically set by the access point to the channel that it uses. You only need to manually set the channel when the Operating Mode is 802. 11 AdHoc. 20 Wireless Card Manager Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available. · FCC: 11 channels · MKK: 14 channels Power Save ­ allows you to enable the power saving mode for reducing power loading. Supported Wireless Type ­ Click on the checkbox for using availabe operation types on your network. Security Clicking on Security icon to enable the wireless security function of the SMC2336W-AG. (Default: Security Off) Authentication Type ­ To start using the encryption security on the wireless network, choose Open or Shared from the list. (Default: Open) Set the Key Length to 152-bit, 128-bit or 64-bit for encryption keys. (Default: 64 bit) 21 Wireless Card Manager The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mechanism implemented in the SMC2336W-AG Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The encryption keys are provided to ensure data confidentiality. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. If WEP is in use, all clients on the same network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other. Use Passphrase ­ Check this box to auto-generate keys for encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters into the space. [. . . ] 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. 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SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty. 802. 11a Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental 108 72 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Condition1 Outdoors2 25 m 40 m 85 m 250 m 310 m 400 m 445 m 455 m 465 m 510 m ( 82 ft) (131 ft) (279 ft) (820 ft) (1016 ft) (1311 ft) (1459 ft) (1492 ft) (1525 ft) (1672 ft) Indoors3 8 m 20 m 25 m 35 m 40 m 45 m 50 m 55 m 66 m 70 m (26 ft) (66 ft) (82 ft) (115 ft) (131 ft) (148 ft) (164 ft) (180 ft) (216 ft) (230 ft) 38 Network Connection Problems 802. 11b Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition Outdoors2 Indoors3 1 11 Mbps 300 m (984ft) 60 m (197 ft) 5. 5 Mbps 465 m (1525 ft) 70 m (230 ft) 2 Mbps 500 m (1639 ft) 83 m (272 ft) 1 Mbps 515 m (1689 ft) 85 m (279 ft) 802. 11g Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition1 Outdoors2 Indoors3 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps 82 m 100 m 300 m 300 m 350 m 450 m 485 m 495 m (269 ft) (328 ft) (984 ft) (1082 ft) (1148 ft) (1475 ft) (1590 ft) (1623 ft) 20 m (66 ft) 25 m (82 ft) 35 m 43 m 50 m 57 m 71 m 80 m (115 ft) (141 ft) (164 ft) (187 ft) (233 ft) (262 ft) Notes: 1. The application of the 72Mbps turbo mode is subjected to in-country regulations. [. . . ]