3Com 3CRDW696 Network Card User Manual
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1. Mobility Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real time information anywhere in their organization This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired networks Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Installation Flexibility Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go Reduced Cost of Ownership While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware overall installation expenses and life cycle costs will be significantly lower Long term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves adds and changes Scalability Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer to full infrastructure networks also allow roaming over a broad area Installation for Microsoft Windows Platforms The following section will assist you in installing the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter successfully For operating systems except Windows NT 4 0 you will first install the software Utility and then attach the 3Com11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter in your system and finally set the network properties to accommodate resou2. Published July 2002
3. antenna to the outside of the faceplate and adjust for best reception Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier Replace the cover of your PC ensure the antenna is attached properly to the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and plug in the PC power cord Turn on the power to your computer Connecting Network Protocols Follow the instructions in your operating system help Start Menu gt Help for Connecting to Networks Check with your network administrator to know which protocols to add and to get other network configuration information Uninstall Procedure If you want to uninstall the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter just select Start Menu gt Program File gt 3Com Wireless gt Uninstall The uninstall removes Program icons registry entry files and files used by the adapter Using the Configuration Utility The 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter uses its own management software for all supported operating systems except Microsoft Windows XP see the section Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP for XP specific information All functions controlled by the user are provided by this application Usually this application starts automatically You can also click the Configuration Utility icon from Start Menu to start the utility application A new icon appears in your Icon systems tray i Ci Re os cf Da PM 05 00 The icon appears green when the wireless LAN adapter is operating normally or the connectio
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5. of the Configuration Utility software provided with the adapter If your station is within range of a Wireless LAN access point Windows XP announces that one or more wireless networks are available and suggests that you click the Network icon to see a list of available networks Connect to Wireless Network 1 x The following n twork s are available To access network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks i Thre network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network toe the kep and then click Gonrect Hetiwork kepi IF you are having difficulty connecting to network click Advanced Advanced Cancel To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection follow these steps 1 Right click the Network icon in the notification area at the bottom of the screen to display a pop up menu Click Open Network Connections 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties in the Pop up menu Windows XP displays the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog 3 Select the Wireless Networks tab Notice that the wireless network that was present when you first inserted the wireless NIC is already listed 4 To add another network to the list click the Add button on the Wireless Networks tab to display the Wireless Network Properties dialog 5 Type a network name SSID in the Network name test box 6 If you have implemented a sy
6. AN PCI Adapter Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter This user guide will assist you with the installation procedures for the PCI Adapter Your package should contain the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and the Installation CD The Installations CD contains the following items e Drivers and Configuration Utility program used to manage the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and to establish a wireless connection with your LAN e README TXT file with updated information about your Wireless LAN PCI Adapter e This Wireless LAN PCI Adapter User Guide e 3Com Connection Assistant e Adobe Acrobat Reader Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN Local Area Networks systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional wired system Wireless LANs WLANs are more flexible easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than their wired equivalents Using radio frequency RF technology WLANs transmit and receive data over the air minimizing the need for wired connections Thus WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility and through simplified configuration enable movable LANs With wireless LANs users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires Wireless LANs offer the following productivity convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks
7. Blvd PO Box 704010 West Valley City UT 84119 800 527 8677 Declares that the Product Date July 1 2002 Brand Name 3Com Corporation Model Number 3CRDW696 Equipment Type 802 11b Wireless USB Adapter Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 3Com Corporation 3CRDW 696 FE Tested To Comply With FEC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Canada Notice Applicable for use within Canada This device complies with Canadian RSS 210 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conform a la norme CNR 210 du Canada Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence cet appareil doit tre utilis a l int rieur seulement
8. Connection Assistant Home clicking this link will always return you to the Connection Assistant Home Page e Assisted Service Click this link to send a request for assistance to a technical support engineer if you need help fixing a Network Interface Card problem e Options Set different security message and display options for your Connection Assitant pages e Help Browse Help information for a variety of topics links and features related to the 3Com Connection Assistant Regulatory Compliance Information NOTE This product contains encryption It is unlawful to export out of the U S without obtaining a U S Export License FCC Part 15 Notice Applicable to use within the USA CAUTION FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio frequency energy In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 2 5 cm 1 0 inch must be maintained between the antenna of the device and all persons This product does not contain any user serviceable components Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate 3Com s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals Unintentional Radiator WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as applicable pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti
9. Cr 11Mbps Wireless LAN 3COM PCI Adapter User Guide 3CRDW696 http www 3com com http www support 3com com registration frontpg pl Published July 2002 User Guide version 4 1 2 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California 95052 8145 Copyright 2002 3Com Corporation All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty term or condition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time 3Com is a registered trademark and the 3Com logo is a trademark of 3Com Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Unless otherwise indicated 3Com regi
10. N PCI Adapter Driver support Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98SE Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2 Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 6 or above Standards supported IEEE 802 11b standard for Wireless LAN Wi Fi All major networking standards including TCP IP IPX PCI Bus power management interface specification 1 0 ACPI 1 0 PCI 2 2 Environmental Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C Operating 20 to 65 C Storing Max Humidity 95 Non condensing Power specifications Transmit power 18 dBm Nominal Temp Range Typical Operating Voltage 3 3V and 5V 5 Radio specifications Operating Range Open space up to 300m Indoor up to 70m Frequency range 2 4 2 4835 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels Europe 13 1 13 US 11 1 11 France 4 10 13 Antenna system Detachable dipole antenna with SMA male connector Mobility Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover Specific features Supported bit rates 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Data encryption 64 128 bit WEP Encryption Utility Software Configuration utility software Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services This appendix describes these services Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication For the most rec
11. a 3 installati n for Microsoft Windows Platforms LS en LR en oe a a due 6 Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows 95OSR2 98 98SE ME 2000 XP sseseececesseseeseseeeeeseeeeeseeteeeasensaeeteesaseteeseteeass 7 Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows NEO Shen man anne 8 Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Hardware All Operating Systems 8 Connecting NetWork Protocols oinei a a a nt nds d 10 UNNS ROCE OUTE asi E D D O 10 Chapter 2 USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 11 CGonfig ring the Wireless P LATAPIORS LR n a E E O nine 11 Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP 13 Chapter 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 Technical specifications of 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter cccccccccccsesscsesesesssssssssssssssssssseeseeeeeen 16 Chapter 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 18 Online Tecnica SIV CSS aae a EE E at 18 SUPPO OMY OURINGIWORK SUDDIIET unninn A en cna 19 SUPPO TOMS OM oan A RNA 19 Region URL for Regional W CD SINC sies accede aie desecaetchexsedsitadeatagesdaveceutass actuels 19 Retumng Products for Rpa soiin NN nf 20 ICOM COMMS CUOM ANS SIS UA nea T 20 Chapter 5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 21 FCC Part 15 Notice Applicable to use within the USA EST ne entente 21 FGC Declaration Ot CON OMIME ne de a E 21 Industry Canada Notice Applicable for use within Canada 22 Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement European Community Declaration of Conformity Installing Your Wireless L
12. ame anonymous e Password lt your Internet e mail address gt NOTE With Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer you do not need a user name and password Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance consult your network supplier Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you consult your network supplier have the following information ready e Product model name part number and serial number e A list of system hardware and software including revision levels e Diagnostic error messages e Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to consult your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier 3Com offers technical telephone support services To find out more about your support options go to the Web site associated with your region of the world shown below Region URL for Regional Web Site Asia and the Pacific Rim ap 3com com contacts support contacts html Africa Europe and the Middle East emea 3com com support supportnumbers html Latin America lat 3com com lat support index html North America csoweb4 3com com con
13. en The instructions are also listed below for Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter hardware Go to the Network Control panel gt select Adapter tab and then add Adapter Respond to the prompts as they appear Click Have Disk lf you are prompted for the drivers enter d drivers NT where d is the location of the CD ROM The device will show up on the device list Select the 3Com 3CRDW696 Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and proceed with the installation instructions 7 The system will prompt for the IP address setting 8 Restart the system 9 Insert the nstallation CD in the CD ROM and then click nstall Software 10 Follow the setup wizard step by step to complete the Utility installation Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Hardware All Operating Systems Follow these steps to install the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter to your system after installing software and drivers as described above Windows will recognize the WLAN adapter and auto detect the driver 1 Turn off power to your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the cover of your computer 3 Locate an empty PCI slot and remove its slot cover Save the screw 1 Remove slot cover 2 Insert NIC Sta ri TE Carefully insert the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter into the selected slot until it seats snugly The antenna on Wireless LAN PCI Adapter is a separate piece Once the PCI Adapter is seated firmly you can screw the
14. ent information 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day 7 days a week through the following online systems e World Wide Web site e 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services e 3Com FTP site World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your Internet browser http www 3com com This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and a software library as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help you install upgrade configure or support 3Com products The Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by 3Com technical support engineers This complimentary service which is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at http knowledgebase 3com com 3Com FTP Site Download drivers patches software and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week To connect to the 3Com FTP site enter the following information into your FTP client e Hostname ftp 3com com e Usern
15. hield Wizard Choose Destination Location Setup will install 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PCT Adapter in the following folder To install to this folder click Hest To install to a different tolder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder Li 3Corn 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PCT Adapter Browse fatalit Click Browse to change to a different installation path Select No will restart my computer later and click Finish When asked select the country or region where the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter will be used Click Install Hardware on the main 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN installation screen The instructions are also listed below for Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter hardware Additional Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows XP After completing the installation of the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter hardware in your system as described in step 8 Windows XP users will need to complete the following steps when the system detects new hardware 1 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and then click Next to continue 2 Once your system detects the driver Microsoft Windows XP displays a warning message Click Continue Anyway 3 After copying the files to your system click Finish to complete the setup Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows NT4 0 1 Install the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Hardware first Click Install Hardware on the main 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN installation scre
16. is to fixed 1Mbps fixed 2 Mbps fixed 5 5 Mbps fixed 11 Mbps and or Auto tries 11Mbps and falls back to lower rates Encryption WEP additional measure of security on your wireless network which can be achieved by using WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption When an encrypted frame is received it will only be accepted if it decrypts correctly This happens only if the receiver has the WEP Key used by the transmitter This panel allows the selection of none 64 bit or 128 bit encryption and the entry of up to four encryption keys according to the WEP function select This is also sometimes referred to as 40 bit or 104 bit encryption To be written to the driver and registry each key must consist of either hexadecimal digits which means that only digits 0 9 and letters A F are valid entries or alphanumeric If entered incorrectly the program will not write keys to a driver The key used must match exactly the key used by your access point or by other clients in Ad Hoc mode in order to connect About The About tab shows the product version including the detail of Driver Application and firmware version Users must use this version number when reporting their problems to technical support Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP provides a Wireless LAN Zero Configuration which means that Windows XP recognizes the adapter and provides the necessary driver and configuration software instead
17. les Click the Edit button to edit the selected profile Click the Delete button if you wish to delete selected profiles Profile Name the name of the profile or group of setting used to connect with a particular network The name is for your benefit and can consist of up to 48 characters SSID Service Set Identifier may also be referred to as a Network Name because it is the name that identifies a wireless network service set The SSID you enter must match the network SSID on the access point in infrastructure mode or the other devices in Ad Hoc mode in order to connect Network Type allows you to select from a list of supported Network Modes The two modes displayed will be Ad Hoc or Infrastructure Ad Hoc the IEEE 802 11 peer to peer mode of operation In 802 11Ad Hoc only one wireless cell is supported for each different SSID All communication is done from Client to Client without the use of an Access Point 802 11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection over the selected channel Infrastructure this mode of operation requires the presence of an 802 11 Access Point All communication is done via the Access Point which relays packets to other wireless Clients in the Access Point s Basic Service Set BSS as well as to nodes on a wired network such as Ethernet Transmit Rate rate at which the client of an AP transmits the data packets You may set th
18. n between the adapter and an access point has a strong signal link The icon appears yellow if there is a marginal connection with an access point If the icon is red it means that the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter configuration is invalid or incomplete A red icon may also indicate a poor connection between the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and an access point Configuring the Wireless PCI Adapter Click the tabs to navigate through the configuration settings Link Status Status used to display the current status of connection When the state shows Connected to SSID the card is operating normally in Infrastructure mode the computer is connected to an access point and networking is available Scanning the node is searching for an available access point and is unable to detect the SSID sometimes referred to as ESSID for an available access point within range This field will also display an error message if the driver failed to initialize Network Type Infrastructure Mode the driver scans all available channels continuously until it finds one or more Access Points that matches its SSID At that point it tries to authenticate and associate with the Access Point Ad Hoc Mode the driver scans for 5 seconds looking for an existing Ad Hoc network using the same SSID Current Channel and Transmit Rate shows the channel of the radio and the transmit rate that is being currently used for an active connection This value has no meaning when
19. on against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undersired operation 2 The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Declaration of Conformity 3Com Corporation 3930 W Parkway
20. rce sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to install For Windows NT 4 0 you will insert the 3Com11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter in your system then install the software The 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter can easily be installed and used allowing your computer to use network resources Installation Overview Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection e Install the 11Mbps Wireless Access Point AP first if you plan to use one The AP is needed to use with Infrastructure network mode but is not needed for ad hoc peer to peer mode e Install the software using the Install CD For Windows NT 4 0 install the hardware first then the software e Install the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter hardware e Install the network protocol s required to communicate on your network Typically you will need the TCP IP protocol Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows 950SR2 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Follow these steps to install the WLAN PCI Adapter do not insert your 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter until instructed 1 2 3 4 O N O O Power on your computer and allow Windows 950SR2 98 98SE ME 2000 XP to load fully Insert the nstallation CD in the CD ROM and then click nstall Software Click Yes to accept the license agreement The installer copies the files into default directory C Program Files 3Com 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter InstallS
21. stem automatically providing users with network keys and or WEP keys click OK to save this network SSID and move on to the next network that you want to configure 7 If you are setting up an ad hoc mode wireless connection click the last check box in the dialog Otherwise if you are configuring a connection to an AP leave the check box uncheck and click OK Windows XP adds the network to the list of preferred networks in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 8 When you finish adding all wireless networks to which your computer needs access click OK Note XP includes support for the IEEE 802 1X standard for port level authentication of stations in the network If for some reason you prefer to use the Configuration Utility that came with the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter with Windows XP you should not use Windows to configure wireless network settings Note Only follow these steps if you wish to disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Zero Configuration 1 Select START gt CONTROL PANEL 2 Double click NETWORK and INTERNET CONNECTIONS O N O A A QOQ Double click NETWORK CONNECTIONS icon Highlight the Wireless Network Connection by clicking only once Under Network Tasks on the left click CHANGE settings of this Connection Select the WIRELESS NETWORKS tab Uncheck the box labeled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Click OK Technical Specifications Technical specifications of 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LA
22. stered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document or in the hard copy documentation If you are unable to locate a copy please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com s standard commercial license for the software Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 or FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 whichever is applicable You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in or delivered to you in conjunction with this user guide Chapter 1 INSTALLING YOUR WIRELESS LAN PCI ADAPTER 5 MU Od UONI Sr treme ernment errrnrntr et cere cnet eres cree enn perce 5 Wireless LAN BaSICS Si Sn n a TNR E A a
23. tactus When you contact 3Com for assistance have the following information ready e Product model name part number and serial number e A list of system hardware and software including revision levels e Diagnostic error messages e Details about recent configuration changes if applicable Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair you must first obtain an authorization number Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened at the sender s expense To obtain an authorization number go to the Web site listed above for your region 3Com Connection Assistant The 3Com Connection Assistant is included on the Installation CD and is interactive software that gives you an easy to use diagnostic and repair tool Using this tool makes troubleshooting easier and helps you quickly resolve problems Go to D Install Connection Assistant Install exe where D is your CD ROM drive to find this utility Using the Connection Assistant you can e Automatically check your computer and repair problems e Search for solutions for specific hardware or software problems e Connect via the Internet to technical support when you need assistance with your computer hardware and software e Get assistance even if you are not connected to the Internet Connection Assistant Toolbar The toolbar at the top of the Connection Assistant Home Page includes these options e
24. the radio is Scanning Link Quality active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode The bar graph displays the quality of the link between the node and Access Point It summarizes the quality of the link over the bar graph which can take on one of the following values Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent Signal Strength active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode The bar graph displays normalized signal strength as reported by the radio averaged over all frames over 100 bytes long that are received from the Access Point Connections The Connections Tab shows the current status of available APs or Ad Hoc channels within the network 3Com 3CRD 696 Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Link Status Connections Profile Setting About Connections Profile ESSID Channel BSSID Office SD 10 OO 00 00 00 07 08 a Ad Hoc wWorkgrupa 1 OS 90 E AB 7 00 21 Connect Refresh MW Attempt Auto conmect to ANY network in range You may select a profile or SSID from above the list click Connect to connect with the AP Click Refresh to rescan the network with the site survey function It detects and lists all available APs within the network Place a check mark in the field if you wish to Attempt Auto connect to any network in range Profile Setting Profile Setting allows users to create profiles for different network environments Click the New button to create new profi
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