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SMC Networks SMC EZ Connect SMC2635W User Manual

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  • Page 3 EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 February 2004 Revision number: E022004 R01. F1.0...
  • Page 4 SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. 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

    OMPLIANCES 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 Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie. EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Page 7 • Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) • Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz) •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Network Connection Problems ......25 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Max. Distance Table . . 26 Specifications .
  • Page 10 ABLE OF ONTENTS...

  • Page 11: Ez Connect

    SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. 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 • Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily • Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust wireless connection • Supports a wide range of systems • User-friendly configuration interface • Enhances your network security with 64/128-bit WEP encryption Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    • Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location • SOHO users SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter, check your system for the following requirements: •...

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    ACKAGE HECKLIST Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter package includes: • One SMC2635W Wireless Cardbus Adapter • One EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD • One Quick installation guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides 11 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specifications of the IEEE 802.11b standard. The adapter can be installed in any notebook with a CardBus type II or type III slot. LED Indicator The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter includes one status LED indicator, as described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 16: Driver And Utility Installation

    RIVER AND TILITY The installation CD that comes with the package contains all the software available for the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web site at: http://www.smc.com You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows.
  • Page 17 RIVER AND TILITY NSTALLATION 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and the program will auto-run. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
  • Page 18 RIVER AND TILITY 2. There are three options to install the software. Select Easy for hassle-free installation. For users who wish to use WindowsXP Wireless Zero Configuration to manage the adapter, select the “Use the WindowsXP Wireless Network Connection Utility” option. 3.
  • Page 19 4. When you insert the adapter into the laptop, the system will detect the card automatically. Then the Found New Hardware window will appear. Select Install the software automatically, and click Next. 5. For users who are using this adapter outside of the United States and Canada, the Country Select window will appear.
  • Page 20 RIVER AND TILITY 6. This window will then appear indicating the driver has been installed into your system. Click Finish to complete the installation. Your adapter is now ready for use. NSTALLATION...

  • Page 21: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching the connctor, and always touch the ground often to equalize the static charges before handling the card. To plug the card: 1. Find an available Type II CardBus slot in your computer. 2.

  • Page 22: Utility Configuration

    TILITY ONFIGURATION TILITY The Wireless Utility To communicate with other 802.11b or 802.11g devices, you need to configure the SMC2635W adapter first. Double-click the icon on the desktop to launch the configuration utility, or you can access it from the Start menu. Note that the screen shots were taken from Windows XP and will not look exactly the same in all operating systems.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    IRELESS TILITY Configuration Go to the Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMC2635W adapter. Select Profile – You can specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New – To set up a new profile, click New. Save –...
  • Page 24 IRELESS TILITY Channel – If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless network, set the channel number 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, then the channel is automatically set by the access point to the channel that it uses.
  • Page 25 Key Type – Select Hex or ASCII. Default Key – Choose one Key for encryption. Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically. When encryption is set to 128-bit, only Key 1 will be generated.
  • Page 26 IRELESS TILITY 1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field. 2. In the Key Type field, select ASCII or Hex. 3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption. 4.

  • Page 27: Link Information

    IRELESS TILITY Link information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. Associated BSS ID – The MAC address of the access point to which the Cardbus is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, the BSS ID is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other stations in the network.

  • Page 28: Ip Information

    IRELESS TILITY Tx Fragments – The number of transmitted fragments. Link Quality – Shows the link quality of the wireless connection. Signal Strength – Shows the strength of the connection between the adapter and the access point. IP Information This screen displays IP information for your laptop. Now that you have configured your Wireless Cardbus Adapter to connect to wireless networks, your adapter needs to obtain new network settings.

  • Page 29: Site Survey

    IRELESS TILITY IP Address – Internet address of the notebook. IP Netmask – A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Host Name – The computer’s name on the network. Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range.

  • Page 30: Version Information

    IRELESS TILITY Channel — The radio channel on which the access point operates. See“ Link information” on page 16 for details. Encryption — The key icon indicates that WEP function has been enabled. Signal — This shows the signal strength from the adapter to the listed wireless devices.

  • Page 31: 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 wireless LANs. The SMC2635W can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other, without an Access Point •...

  • Page 32: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN An SMC access point can also provide 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 33: 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 domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebook’s slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted.

  • Page 35: Network Connection Problems

    Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the Card does not light, or if you cannot access any 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 36: Smc Networks

    800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate Network Connection Operating Range Radio Signal Signal Type Operating Channel and Frequency Sensitivity Modulation Output Power PECIFICATIONS 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) USA - FCC: 11 channels,...

  • Page 38: Software Drivers

    OFTWARE RIVERS Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface Standards Conformance Wireless Standard Environmental Temperature Humidity Vibration/Shock/Drop Certification CE Mark Emissions Safety Software Drivers NDIS Drivers 3.3 V, TX: 240 mA, RX: 160 mA 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.) Built-in antenna Link/Act 32-bit Cardbus...
  • Page 40 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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