User manual SMC WCB-G

[. . . ] · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Default Key -- Choose the Key Number that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from a passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each station. Use Passphrase -- Check this box to auto-generate security keys for WEP encryption. Please note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network. WPA-PSK Encryption Type WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. Pre-Shared Key (PSK) -- If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Passphrase to the WLAN Cardbus. Please note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network. Key Type -- Choose the Key Type (ASCII or Hex) from the drop-down list. Type 8 - 63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared Passphrase. 12 Utility Configuration 3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately, as you might forget it. A Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F. Link Information The Link Information screen displays the information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. Network Name -- This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Base Station Name ID -- The MAC address of the access point to which the card is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, this ID is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other stations in the network. Channel -- This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations within the same network. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PCs and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an ad hoc network, make sure the "Channel" is set 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, the adapter will automatically use the same channel as that used by the access point. 13 EZ ConnectTM g WLAN Cardbus Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations that determine the number of available channels. Current Connection Speed -- Shows the speed of the current wireless connection. Current Rx Rate -- This is the transmission rate of the current connection. Encryption -- This shows the encryption type of your wireless network. Throughput -- Shows the total number of data packets transmitted and received. Signal Strength -- Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection. [. . . ] · Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. · If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network, check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular server, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password. · If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP. 21 EZ ConnectTM g WLAN Cardbus If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following: · Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on. [. . . ]