Utility Configuration - SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2402W User Manual

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Utility Configuration

When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task
bar. The icon will be GREEN if you have a good connection to a wireless network. If it is white, you will need to
verify the network settings and check to be sure that the AP is turned on. You may also need to reposition the
AP and possibly place it in a higher position so that you are able to gain more wireless signal strength.
Double-click the quick launch icon in the system tray to bring up the Configuration Utility. This provides quick
access to management statistics and adapter settings.
Figure 1.0
The Configuration Utility includes the following tabs:
Link Info: Allows you to view/monitor network status and throughput.
Configuration: Allows you to make changes to the wireless card settings such as the Preamble, BSS Type
(Mode), and SSID.
Site Survey: Displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal.
Encryption: Provides Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security control.
About: Shows the version information.
Link Info
When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the Link Info window will be immediately shown. This will show you
the connection status of the wireless adapter. If you are connected to the network in Infrastructure mode, you
should see the oscillating bars next to Signal Strength and Link Quality. The Status field will show that it is
"Associated" as well.