SMC Networks SMC2602W manual

Section 1.1 Configuration

When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the Configuration window may be immediately shown. This will show you the current select profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to enter a new name for the current profile. Click [Save] to save the current settings to the selected profile. Click [Delete] to delete the current profile.

Figure 1.0

The options for Operating Mode are "802.11 Adhoc" and "Infrastructure". Adhoc networks consist of wireless clients only. In Infrastructure networks, wireless clients connect to wired LANs via Wireless Access Points. The options for Transmit Rate are "Auto", "1 Mbps", "2 Mbps", "5.5 Mbps", and "11 Mbps". The Channel can only be changed when you are connected to a Adhoc WLAN. The channel must be configured to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group.

For more secure data transmissions, it is recommended to enable WEP on your WLAN. The utility supports HEX key entries. For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration. Select the desired encryption strength (64-bit or 128-bit) and then enter the appropriate keys in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct "Default Key" and then click [Apply Changes]. You can also check the "Passphrase" option and enter the desired value. You must be sure to use the same passphrase on all other wireless clients/Access Points. A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumberic characters.