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  • Page 3 EZ Connect User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 ™ g Wireless PCI Adapter May 2005 Pub No: R01...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 6 Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Page 7 Channels 10 - 13. Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 8 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF EZ Connect™g WLAN PCI Adapter ... . 1 Features ......... . . 1 Applications .
  • Page 10 ABLE OF ONTENTS Troubleshooting ......31 Adapter Installation Problems ......31 Network Connection Problems .

  • Page 11: Ez Connect™G Wlan Pci Adapter

    EZ C ONNECT IRELESS SMC’s EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-G) is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling).

  • Page 12: Applications

    PPLICATIONS • Easy installation • Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 54 Mbps, or up to 350 m (1,155 ft) at 1 Mbps for indoor communications • Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection •...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to set up for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites •...

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    ACKAGE HECKLIST Package Checklist The EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter package includes: • 1 EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter • 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 External Antenna • 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC’s web site at www.smc.com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE The Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE 802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION ARDWARE Warning: • This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. • Network cards are sensitive to static electricity.
  • Page 17 4. Insert the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Screw the card’s bracket securely into the computer’s chassis. Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard. 5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Adapter.

  • Page 18: Driver And Utility Installation

    The SMCWPCI-G EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from SMC’s web site at: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools Using the Installation Wizard 1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 19 SING THE NSTALLATION IZARD 2. Windows XP will automatically install the driver. 3. Then you will see the following message.
  • Page 20 SING THE NSTALLATION 4. Once the adapter has been inserted into your PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appears. 5. Select Yes, this time only and click Next. IZARD...
  • Page 21 SING THE NSTALLATION IZARD 6. Choose the Install the software automatically option, and click Next. 7. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 22 SING THE NSTALLATION Note: Do not select STOP Installation, as this will cancel the installation process, and the drivers will not be installed properly. 8. Click Finish to exit the wizard. IZARD...
  • Page 23 9. When the wizard has finished installing the driver, the following screen will appear. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish and your PC will restart. The driver and utility installation is completed. Your adapter is now ready for use.

  • Page 24: Utility Configuration

    TILITY Using the SMCWPCI-G Utility Program Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu, or you can access it through the quick launch icon on the desktop. When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar.

  • Page 25: Configuration

    SMCWPCI-G U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Wireless On/Off - Click this button to turn on/turn off the radio signal of the adapter. Help - Click this button to view the help file. Close - Click this button to exit the utility. Configuration When you start the Wireless PCI Adapter utility, the information window for the SMCWPCI-G is shown as in the figure below.
  • Page 26 SMCWPCI-G U SING THE Common Tab Network Name (SSID) — This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Network Type — Set the station operation mode to ad hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point.
  • Page 27 SING THE Operating Mode — The adapter supports 802.11b and 802.11g mode. Check the type of network that you want to use for your wireless connection. Security Tab Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter. Click on this security button to turn on/turn off the security function.
  • Page 28 SMCWPCI-G U SING THE WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI-G is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10-bit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-bit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders.
  • Page 29 SING THE WPA-PSK Encryption Type WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of authentication and broadcast/session keys. Pre-Shared Key (PSK) — If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Passphrase to the WLAN Cardbus.
  • Page 30 SMCWPCI-G U SING THE 3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately, as you might forget it. 4. A Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F. Advanced RTS Threshold - This sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving...
  • Page 31 SMCWPCI-G U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Fragment Threshold - Sets the minimum packet size that can be transmitted from the adapter without being fragmented. Fragmentation can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size.

  • Page 32: Link Information

    SMCWPCI-G U SING THE Link Information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. Network Name - This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Base Station Name ID - The MAC address of the access point to which the card is connected in an infrastructure network.
  • Page 33 SMCWPCI-G U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM establish an ad hoc network, make sure the Channel is set to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, the adapter will automatically use the same channel as that used by the access point.

  • Page 34: Ip Information

    SMCWPCI-G U SING THE IP Information The IP information screen displays TCP/IP information for the adapter. Now that you have configured your wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network, your adapter needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the access point, you will also verify that the adapter is configured correctly.

  • Page 35: Site Survey

    SMCWPCI-G U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Release – Click on this button to release the IP address. Renew – Click on this button to get a new IP address. Site Survey The Site Survey screen scans and displays available wireless devices within range.

  • Page 36: Version Information

    SMCWPCI-G U SING THE Secure - This shows security mechnism has been enabled. A key icon indicates the encryption function is enabled. Signal - This shows the signal strength of the listed wireless devices. Channel - This is the channel used for the wireless connection. MAC address - This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices.

  • Page 37: Network Configuration And Planning

    ETWORK SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMCWPCI-G can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other •...

  • Page 38: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMCWPCI-G also provides wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.

  • Page 39: Setting The Communication Domain

    Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect.
  • Page 40 ETTING THE OMMUNICATION Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and a suitable location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to “Troubleshooting” on the following page for detailed information.) OMAIN...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PCI Adapter, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector.

  • Page 42: Network Connection Problems

    ETWORK ONNECTION Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWPCI-G does not light, or if you cannot access network resources from the computer, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. •...

  • Page 43: Smcwpci-G Maximum Distance Table

    SMCWPCI-G Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
  • Page 44 ETWORK ONNECTION SMCWPCI-G Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Mbps Outdoors: 60 m A line-of-sight (197 ft) environment with no interference or obstruction between the access point and users. Indoors: A typical office or (131 ft) home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWPCI-G. Functional Criteria Data Rate: Operating Range: Radio Signal Modulation: Operating Frequency: Operating Channel: Sensitivity: Output Power: PECIFICATIONS Up to 54 Mbps Indoor: up to 18 m (60 ft) at 54 Mbps up to 80 m (262 ft) at 1 Mbps Outdoor: up to 100 m (328 ft) at 54 Mbps up to 560 m (1837 ft) at 1Mbps...
  • Page 46 PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Power Consumption: Dimensions: LED Indicator: Host Interface: Antenna Antenna type: Frequency Band: Impedance: Gain: Radiation: Polarization: VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio): <= 2.0 Connector: Temperature Standards Conformance Wireless Standard: Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA with ACK Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Vibration/Shock/Drop: Certification...
  • Page 47 Software Drivers NDIS Drivers: Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 48 PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 50 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe : Contact details can be found on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com european.techsupport@smc-europe.com Driver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads...

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