User manual SMC SMC2602W

[. . . ] EZ ConnectTM Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide SMC2602W V1. 0 Hello and welcome!SMC's EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter is an 11 Mbps wireless network card that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just plug wireless cards into your desktop PCs and start networking. [. . . ] Click on the "identification" tab on the Network dialog box, and specify your computer name and network workgroup. Click "Close" in the Network dialogue box and the system will restart your computer. 5. The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear. Configure the card as described below, and click "OK" WEP - For more secure data transmission, set the "Use Wep" to io128 - bitl8 or ir64 - bitl8 to ensure wireless network security. The advance Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this card to prevent unauthorized access. The 128 - bit setting gives a higher level of security, but the setting must be the same as other clients in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled) Authentication Algorithm - Set this to the same as other devices in your network. SMC devices use "Shared Key" Devices from some other vendors use "Open System" 6. Select the Protocols tab and Click "Add" to install the network protocols you want to use, such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install an IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, then you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks. English Mode - Set to AdHoc or Infrastructure, depending on the type of network you want to connect to (see page 17). SS ID - Set the "SSID" identifier to the same as that used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point you want to connect to. (SMC2652W Access point default: WLAN) DS Channel - If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (see page 17), 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 use the same channel as that used by the access point. RTS Threshold - Set the RTS threshold to the same as that used by the other devices in your network. (Default: Disabled) Power Saving - Enable the "Power Save Mode" for reducing power loading. Click on the "Identification" tab and specify your computer name and network workgroup. Click "Close" and the system will restart your computer. English Network Configuration And Planning SMC's EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMC2602W PCI adapter can be configured as: · Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs · Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation. Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2602W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. [. . . ] If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. · Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. · The access point you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another SMC2652W access point. [. . . ]