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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2602W User Manual

2.4ghz 11 mbps wireless pci card
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  • Page 1 SMC2602W...
  • Page 2 Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC.
  • Page 3 Compliances FCC - Class B 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 SMC2662W EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter. 2 | Equipment Checklist After unpacking the SMC2602W EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: •...

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    Then screw the card's bracket securely into the PC's chassis. 4) Replace the computer's cover and power it on. The SMC2602W should be automatically configured by the host computer's BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you...

  • Page 6: Driver Installation

    Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Windows 98 Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
  • Page 7 SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card will be initialized and ready for use. Windows ME Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
  • Page 8 Media] checkbox. Then press the [Browse] button and look for the drivers on your CD. This should be located in ?:\SMC2602W\WIN9XME. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >].
  • Page 9 Windows 2000 Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the [Next >] button to begin the installation.
  • Page 10 Step 6: You have now completed the driver installation. Click [Finish] to initialize the adapter. Windows XP Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
  • Page 11 Figure 1.0 Step 2: Then go to the [Device Manager] tab and open the [Network adapters] section. You should see your SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in this menu. Highlight it and click [Properties]. Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working properly". If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to click the SMC adapter and click [Remove].
  • Page 12 Step 1: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click [Properties]. Step 2: Then go to the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager]. Open the [Network adapters] section. You should see your SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in this menu. Right-click your adapter and click [Properties].
  • Page 13 [System]. Figure 1.2 Figure 1.3 Step 2: Then go to the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager]. Open the [Network adapters] section. You should see your SMC2602W 11Mbps Wireless PCI Card in this menu. Right-click the adapter and click [Properties].
  • Page 14 Figure 1.4 Step 3: The Device Status shows that "This device is working properly". If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to right-click the SMC adapter and click [Uninstall]. Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again.

  • Page 15: Utility Installation

    6 | Utility Installation Step 1: Insert the SMC2602W Driver, Utility and Documentation CD. Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button. Figure 1.0 Step 3: Click [Next >] and then select "Easy" or "Advanced" depending on your level of networking expertise. If you choose the "Easy" option, the utility will automatically install after you press [Next >].
  • Page 16 Step 4: Choose the appropriate network type. Figure 1.2 Step 5: If you select "Infrastructure", you will need to enter the SSID of your WLAN. Click [Next >] to finish. Figure 1.3 Step 6: Click [Finish] after the files are copied. You have now completed the utility installation process.

  • Page 17: Utility Configuration

    7 | Utility Configuration When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. The icon will be GREEN if you have a good connection to a wireless network. If it is red, you will need to verify the network settings and check to be sure that the Wireless Access Point on your network is turned on.

  • Page 18: Section 1.1 | Configuration

    Section 1.1 | Configuration When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the Configuration window may be immediately shown. This will show you the current select profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to enter a new name for the current profile. Click [Save] to save the current settings to the selected profile. Click [Delete] to delete the current profile.

  • Page 19: Section 1.2 | Link Information

    Section 1.2 | Link Information Figure 1.1 Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Throughput: Number of packets sent and recieved SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to Link Quality: Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point.

  • Page 20: Section 1.3 | Ip Information

    Section 1.3 | IP Information Figure 1.2 The IP Information screen displays network connection information.
  • Page 21 Section 1.4 | Site Survey The Site Survey tab scans and displays all Access Points on the wireless LAN. The data is organized by columns signifying the "SSID", "BSSID", "Channel", "Encryption", "Signal", and "Network Type". The key symbol in the Encryption column signifies that the network is encrypted.

  • Page 22: Section 1.5 | Version Information

    Section 1.5 | Version Information The Version Information screen displays the version information. Figure 1.4...

  • Page 23: Important Notice

    If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product, or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products, you can visit us at www.smc.com, or you can call us toll-free at 800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.

  • Page 24: Common Installation Problems

    SMC2602W, use the following checklists to identify and correct the problem. • If you’re computer cannot find the SMC2602W, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support Make sure the card is securely seated in the PCI slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s edge connector.

  • Page 25: Network Connection Problems

    To do this, first go into the Device Manager, select Network Adapters, and remove the SMC adapter. Then open up your Start Menu, go to Programs, click the "SMC2602W 11Mbps WLAN Utility" program folder and choose "Uninstall". Reboot the machine when the uninstall is complete. Once you have booted up again, the OS may ask for the SMC Driver CD again.
  • Page 26 • What is Infrastructure? In order for your wireless components to interact with traditional wired networks they need a media bridge to translate for them. This is where INFRASTRUCTURE or Network mode comes into play. An ACCESS POINT is attached to the network using CAT-5 Ethernet cable attaching to a hub, switch or another PC.
  • Page 27 Equivalent Privacy (WEP) feature uses the RC4 PRNG algorithm developed by RSA Data Security, Inc. If your wireless access point supports MAC filtering, it is recommended that you use this feature in addition to WEP (MAC filtering is much more secure than encryption).

  • Page 28: Temperature Range

    Antenna Type: 1.0 dbi Omni-directional Reverse SMA Connector (External) LED Indicators: Power/Activity Network Link Compliance: USA: FCC Part 15 Class B Europe: CE-Mark ETSI 300.328 ETSI 300.826 Industry Canada IEC 60950 Temperature Range: Operating: 0 C - 55 C Storage: 20 C - 70 C...
  • Page 29 12 | Terminology 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. There are two versions, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) which is more expensive and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), the most popular cable.
  • Page 30 Ethernet - A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps). ESS - ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for "Extended Service Set". More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set.
  • Page 31 which is implemented in the network adapters that are plugged into the machines. The actual communications path is the cable (twisted pair, coax, optical fiber) that interconnects each network adapter. MAC Address - MAC (Media Access Control) A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
  • Page 32 Subnet Mask - A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet.
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