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SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter
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 Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i
and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the
security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your
wireless connection. You needn’t make any configuration here.
 Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES.
 Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled. It is
recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. Only by
entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with
your AP.
 IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP.
Note: When switch to SoftAP mode, If a warning massage pops up as shown in the following
figure . Please follow the steps to activate SoftAP mode.
Figure 5-4
1) Go to Control Panel and select Network and Connections, double click the Local Area
Connection. From the Sharing tab, choose Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter Wireless
Network Connection.