SMC Networks SMCWUSBS-N manual AP Mode Configuration, Switching to AP Mode

Chapter 5: AP Mode Configuration

The USB Adapter's utility can extend the functionality of the device by adding an Access Point (AP) mode to its normal client capabilities.

In AP mode, the USB Adapter operates as a "Soft AP." The Soft AP feature creates a Wireless LAN to Ethernet bridge using the host PC's existing Ethernet port. When the host PC is connected to an Internet connection, the Soft AP uses Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) so that all associated wireless clients can share that connection.

Switching to AP Mode

Click the SMC EZ Connect Wireless utility icon with the right mouse button and then select “Switch to AP Mode.”

A quick launch icon will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar.

An Internet connection screen appears after switching to AP mode. Select a network and click the Enable ICS button to use Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and start the the Soft AP utility configuration.

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