SAMSUNG MagicLAN5 Utility SWL-2700M/5300M User’s Guide 2.
Introduction The MagicLan5 Utility is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for, as well as display and diagnostics pertaining to a selected SWL-2700M/5300M minipci card (wireless adapter).
System Requirements • Laptop/ PC containing: • 32-bit CardBus slot (or Desktop PC with PC Card-PCI adapter) • • Mini PCI • 32 MB memory or greater • 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP
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 • Highlight a network name and click the Configure button to connect an available netwo rk. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management windo w opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network.
Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Wireless Networks tab of the MagicLan5 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) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN).
Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New 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. • Edit the Security tab. • Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the Advanced 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 MagicLan5 Utility, access the General tab by clicking Configure, New or 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 and Advanced tabs. Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. Network Names (SSID) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters.
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 Preamble (if using 802.11b) • Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.
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 Preamble (if using 802.11b) • Wireless Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.
Security Tab In the MagicLan5 Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or 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. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. WPA Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA opens the WPA-EAP drop-down menu.
Using TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the MagicLan5 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. Choose TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling TLS security: To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1.
Using TTLS Security To use EAP-TTLS security In the MagicLan5 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. Choose TTLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling TTLS security: To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1.
Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the MagicLan5 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. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2.
Using LEAP Security To use security In the MagicLan5 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. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. 1. Click the Configure button. 2. Enter the user name and password. 3. Confirm the password. 4. Click OK. 5.
Using WPA – PSK Security To use WPA-PSK security In the MagicLan5 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. Click OK.
WEP Keys To use the WEP keys: 1. Click the Define WEP Keys radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click on Configure. 3. 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, AF), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for a Keys shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed.
Advanced Tab In the MagicLan5 Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or 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 and Security tabs. Transmit Power Selects the transmit power level for 80211b/g or 802.11a. Actual Level transmit power may be limited by regulatory domain or hardware limitations.
when Starting an start an ad hoc network if no matching network name is found after Ad Hoc Network scanning all available modes. This mode also allows selection of the channel the wireless adapter uses. The channels available depend on the regulatory domain. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, this selection specifies the which channel with the adapter starts the ad hoc network with. The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates to.
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. Rightclick that connection, and click Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet mask.
Appendix A – Specifications Model Frequency Range Data Rates Modulation Receive Sensitivity Output Power Power Consumption Frequency Range Data Rates Modulation Receive Sensitivity Output Power Power Consumption Security standard Dynamic WEP-Key Port Access Control Encryption System Interface Supported OSs Antenna Type Operating Range Size Weight Temperature Humidity SWL-2700M Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz (Subject to local Regulation) 1, 2, 5.
Model Frequency Range Data Rates Modulation Receive Sensitivity Output Power Power Consumption Frequency Range Data Rates Modulation Receive Sensitivity Output Power Power Consumption Frequency Range Data Rates Modulation Receive Sensitivity Output Power Power Consumption Security standard Dynamic WEP-Key Port Access Control Encryption System Interface Supported OSs Antenna Type SWL-5300M Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz (Subject to local Regulation) 1, 2, 5.
Operating Range Size Weight Temperature Humidity Open Space : 90m@54Mbps, 270m@6Mbps, 300m@2Mbps Closed Office : 30m@54Mbps, 50m@6Mbps, 60m@2Mbps 59.75x44.7x5.
Appendix B – Regulatory Information The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrate this module.
