SMC Networks SMCWUSBT-G manual Infrastructure Access Point Mode, 802.11a Authentication Mode

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Chapter 3: Utility Configuration

802.11a Authentication Mode

The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates to.

Select what mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an access point:

Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using Shared, but switches it to open authentication if Shared fails.

Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match.

Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key.

The Utility only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error

Note message. Remove an old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use.

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode

In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here.

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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 TabPower Save Mode Authentication Data EncryptionAuthentication Type Current Power LevelCreating or Modifying a Configuration Profile Profile ManagementGeneral Tab Security TabPassphrase 802.1x NoneMode Wireless ModeLevel 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