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Using the SMC WLAN Configuration Tool (Windows)
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SMCWUSB-N4 300 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Manual
To the right of the tabs is
SMC Networks’ Internet address. Clicking this address takes you
to the company web site.
Fields
at the bottom of the main display show the Adapter’s signal strength and quality.
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Signal strength refers to the strength of the wireless signal between the Adapter and the
access point. Signal strength is shown as a percentage bar (0-100%).
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Quality refers to the
Adapter’s link quality. Quality is shown as a percentage bar (0-
100%).
The stronger these indications are, the better the wireless connection. If either of these are
low, try repositioning the Adapter to improve the results.
Table 3-1. Activities Available in Station Mode and AP Mode
Mode Tab Description See Page
Station Status Displays the Adapter’s current wireless network status. 34
Station Site Survey Scans other wireless networks to which you can connect. 36
Station Profile If you customize any of the settings for specific areas, you can assign a
profile name to these saved settings. You can then reapply the settings
by selecting the appropriate profile name.
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Station Statistics
Summarizes the number packets sent and received successfully and
unsuccessfully.
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Station WPS Setting Lets you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to establish a wireless
network.
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AP Basic Setting Lets you set the Adapter’s SSID, wireless mode, and channel.
43
AP Security Setting Lets you set the Adapter’s authentication, encryption, and WPS-PSK
key settings.
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AP Access Control Lets you permit or block access based on Media Access Channel
(MAC) addresses.
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AP About Shows version and network information about your Adapter. 49
Understanding the Adapter’s Operating Modes
Your Adapter is always in one of two operating modes, Station mode or AP mode.
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In Station mode, your Adapter acts as a client and receives wireless signals to access
the Internet (see Figure 3-2).
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In AP mode, your Adapter acts as an access point. In this mode, your Adapter transmits
wireless signals and creates wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access
the network (see Figure 3-3).