SMC Networks SMC2662W-AR manual Ssid

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Quick-Launch Icon

After the utility program is running, it will have a "Quick Launch" icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar. Double clicking the icon in the Quick Launch bar will open the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility program, providing quick access to all settings of the adapter. This configuration software includes the following functions:

 

Monitor

Allow you to monitor network status and configure

 

 

parameters for the wireless adapter.

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Statistics

Show the statistics of the wireless adapter.

Site Survey

Scan/Show all the APs in range.

 

 

Encryption

Provides WEP security control.

 

Advanced

Allow you to configure the advanced settings.

 

Version

Show the version information.

 

Monitor Screen

When you start the wireless USB utility, the information window for the SMC2662W-AR is shown as the figure below. Click on the "Monitor" tab to monitor the network status of the wireless adapter, including the BSS ID, current channel, link quality, and signal strength.

Click "Modify" to configure "Operating Model", "Channel", "SSIDl" and "Tx Rate". After configuration, just click "Apply" to save the changes.

Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to io802.11 AdHocl1 for network configurations that do not have any Access Points, or to "Infrastructure" for configurations with Access Points. ("Infrastructure" is the default setting)

Channel

If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN, 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 to the channel of the Access

 

Point that the adapter connects to.

SSID

Input an SSID string that you want to connect to

 

("ANY" is the default setting). If you will be

 

roaming among multiple Access Points with

 

different BSSID’s, a value of "ANY" will allow

 

connection to any SSID.

Tx Rate

Indicates the communication rates. Select

 

appropriate transmission speed to match your

 

wireless LAN settings. (Default: Fully Automatic)

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Contents EZ Connect System Requirements Package ChecklistInstallation Driver Installation Windows 98/ME Installation English English Windows 2000 Installation Using the Wireless LAN Utility Configuration and Diagnostic UtilityUtility Installation To install the utility software Ssid Statistics screen Site Survey ScreenDefault Key ID Create with PassphraseManual Entry Advanced ScreenInfrastructure Wireless LAN Network Configuration and PlanningNetwork Topologies Ad hoc Wireless LAN Troubleshooting Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCsRoaming Wireless PCs USB adapter Installation ProblemsNetwork Connection Problems Important NoticeCE Mark Declaration of Conformance CompliancesFCC Class B Certification Specifications Radio SignalStandards Conformance Functional Criteria CertificationLimited Lifetime Warranty Copyright