SMC2870W_ReleaseNotes.txt Driver File Contents (SMC2870w_547.zip)

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*			    SMC Networks, INC 				*
*		    802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter			*
*			        SMC2870W			        *
*			  FIRMWARE version 547	        		*
*				09/20/04				*
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Section A: Firmware History
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V547
	.Allows the bridge to associate successfully with a non-broadcast SSID network when WPA is turned on
	.Allows blank characters in SSID
	.Removes the "Deny unencrypted data" options in the security web pages
	.Ability to Provide some protection if the WEP key is empty and user presses the save button
	.SMC Bridge supports APs that have Multiple SSIDs.
	.Dynamic MAC Cloning enabled. 
	.AP will no longer keep the old/dissociated bridge's MAC address forever in its association table.

V541
	.Shipping version


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Section B: File Descriptions
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-> upgrade_ap_547.bin
	.Firmware file needed to change the operation mode to Access Point. Upload this file via the web user interface to gain this functionality.

-> upgrade_bridge_547.bin
	.Firmware file needed to change the operation mode to Wireless Bridge (Ethernet Adapter). Upload this file via the web user interface to gain this functionality.

-> SetupWizard_547.exe
	.Utility program used for EZ Configuration of the SMC2870W in Wireless Bridge or Access Point mode. Configure settings such as SSID, Encryption, Channel, and Security.
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  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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