Configuration And Diagnostic Utility; Utility Installation - SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2632W User Manual

Configuration and Diagnostic Utility

SMC™s EZ Connect Wireless PC Card provides free optional
management software for quick network configuration and easy
diagnostics. The diskette labeled "Utility". that comes with the
package, contains a user-friendly interface for configuring
the card.

Utility Installation

To install the utility software:
1. Insert the "Utility" setup diskette in your PC™s floppy
drive (A:).
2. Select "run" from Windows "Start" menu bar.
3. Click on "Browse" to locate the "setup". file of this program.
4. Then click on "OK". to run the setup program.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.
Using the Wireless LAN Utility
Once the installation is completed, the configuration utility can be
accessed by selecting the "Configuration Utility" icon from the
"ÈPRISM 802.11 Wireless LAN" folder.
This configuration software includes the following functions:
Link Information - Allows you to monitor network status.
Configuration - Allows you to configure parameters for the
wireless adapter.
Encryption - Provides RC4 security control.
Link Information Screen
When you start the wireless LAN utility, the hardware information
window for the SMC2632W is shown on the first folder of the
utility windows as shown below. Click on the "Link Info" tab to
monitor the network status of the wireless adapter, including the
BSS ID, current channel, transmission rate used, throughput, link
quality, and signal strength condition.