SMC Networks SMCWUSBT-G manual Advanced Tab, Authentication

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Chapter 3: Utility Configuration

The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.

Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab.

Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.

Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. See advanced information about the program and its operations on the Advanced tab.

IP Address Displays the computer's IP address.

Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. The options include:

Infrastructure (access point)

Ad Hoc

Configure the network type on the Advanced tab.

Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel.

Server Based Shows whether server-based authentication is used.

Authentication

Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab on the Security tab.

Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal.

Advanced Tab

Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration.

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Contents Page User’s Manual Contents Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Contents ChapterImport and Export Profiles Packing List System RequirementsWireless LAN Basics Ad Hoc ModeLocal Area Network LAN Infrastructure Mode RoamingGeneral Specification Atheros AR5523A + AR2112AWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Installation Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and UtilityWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Installation System checks for new hardware and meanwhile Software Installation Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Utility Configuration Tray IconChecking the Connection Status Adapter Utility …Accessing Vendor’s Wireless LAN Utility Configuration Tab Enable/Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable Action TabOptions Tab Help Tab Current Status TabAuthentication Advanced TabAuthentication Data Encryption Authentication TypePower Save Mode Current Power LevelCreating or Modifying a Configuration Profile Profile ManagementGeneral Tab Security TabPassphrase 802.1x NoneWireless Mode LevelMode Network TypeInfrastructure Access Point Mode 802.11a Authentication ModeInfrastructure Access Point Mode Profile Configuration Ad Hoc Mode Profile ConfigurationImport and Export Profiles Importing a ProfileOrder Profiles Check the Auto Select Profiles boxConnecting to a different network Remove a Configuration ProfileScan Available Networks Diagnostics Tab Adapter Information ButtonAdvanced Statistics Tesla Irvine, CA Phone 949