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Introduction The MagicLan Utility is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for, as well as display and diagnostics pertaining to a selected SWL-2460C card (wireless adapter). See also: System Requirements • Scan Available Networks • Profile Management •...
Scan Available Networks Click the Refresh button on the Wireless Networks tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. Connecting to a different network button to connect an available netwo Highlight a network name and click the Configure •...
Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Wireless Networks tab of the MagicLan Utility. Add a profile Switch to a different profile • • Edit a profile Remove a profile • • The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) ad hoc mode...
Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click on the Wireless Networks tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. Profile Management: Edit the General tab.
Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Wireless Networks tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button.
Switching to a different configuration profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Wireless Networks tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. See also Scan Available Networks.
General Tab In the MagicLan Utility, access the General tab by clicking Configure, New Modify on the Wireless Networks tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security Advanced tabs.
Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings: Network Name (on General Tab) • Transmit Power Level • 802.11b/g Preamble (if using 802.11b/g) •...
Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings: Transmit Power Level • Power Save Mode • 802.11b/g Preamble (if using 802.11b/g) •...
Security Tab In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab by clicking Modify on the Wireless Networks tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Wireless Networks to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.
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Using TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2.
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Using TTLS Security To use EAP-TTLS security In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2.
Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 2.
Using LEAP Security To use security In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. To use LEAP security On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.
Using WPA – PSK Security To use WPA-PSK security In the MagicLan Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA-PSK radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. 3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. 4.
WEP Keys To use the WEP keys: 1. Click the Define WEP Keys radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box: Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A- F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces).
Advanced Tab In the MagicLan Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking Modify on the Wireless Networks tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Wireless Networks to configure the profile. Make sure to also edit the General Security...
TCP/IP Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device: 1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right- click that connection, and click Properties.