SMC Networks SMCWUSBT-G manual Infrastructure Mode, Roaming

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Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Infrastructure Mode

An Infrastructure wireless network consists of at least one Access Point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of wireless end stations. The AP acts as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN. As a result, wireless stations have access to all of the features of your wired LAN including e-mail, Internet, network printers and files server access.

Roaming

For large environments, multiple Access Points can be implemented to extend the wireless service coverage area for seamless wireless access. It allows wireless clients to roam from one AP to another while maintaining the wireless connectivity at all times. A wireless client wandering across multiple APs will automatically change the operating radio frequency as required.

In a roaming network, all APs and wireless clients must have the same Service Set Identity (SSID) and security setting (if enabled). Alternatively the mobile station may use an SSID of “any” to associate with any available AP, regardless of the AP’s SSID. Roaming among different Access Points is controlled automatically to maintain the wireless connectivity at all times.

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Contents Page User’s Manual Contents Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Chapter ContentsImport and Export Profiles System Requirements Packing ListWireless LAN Basics Ad Hoc ModeLocal Area Network LAN Roaming Infrastructure ModeAtheros AR5523A + AR2112A General SpecificationWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Installing Wireless Adapter Driver and Utility Software InstallationWireless USB 2.0 Adapter Software Installation System checks for new hardware and meanwhile Software Installation Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Tray Icon Utility ConfigurationAdapter Utility … Checking the Connection StatusAccessing Vendor’s Wireless LAN Utility Configuration Tab Enable/Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable Action TabOptions Tab Current Status Tab Help TabAdvanced Tab AuthenticationAuthentication Type Authentication Data EncryptionPower Save Mode Current Power LevelProfile Management Creating or Modifying a Configuration ProfileSecurity Tab General TabNone Passphrase 802.1xLevel Wireless ModeMode Network Type802.11a Authentication Mode Infrastructure Access Point ModeAd Hoc Mode Profile Configuration Infrastructure Access Point Mode Profile ConfigurationImporting a Profile Import and Export ProfilesCheck the Auto Select Profiles box Order ProfilesConnecting to a different network Remove a Configuration ProfileScan Available Networks Adapter Information Button Diagnostics TabAdvanced Statistics Tesla Irvine, CA Phone 949