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  • Page 3: User Guide

    EZ Connect Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 g 802.11g 108Mbps June 2006 R01 F1.0...
  • Page 4 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 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: Industry Canada Statement

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771 ACN 066 352010 N11846 Contact SMC at: SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 EC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive...
  • Page 7 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/CE. The official EC-Declaration of Conformity can be found under the corresponding product section on the web http://www.smc.com.
  • Page 8 Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Iceland Requirements for outdoor operation, like license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries. Please contact your local regulation authority or SMC Networks for details on current restrictions for outdoor use.
  • Page 9 SMC Contact for this device in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain 申請 DGT 使用手冊必須包含之資訊 : 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變 更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時， 應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業 、 科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 。...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES 13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden. 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation ......14 SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility ......16 Configuration .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS Troubleshooting ......36 Adapter Installation Problems ......36 Network Connection Problems .

  • Page 13: Ez Connect™ G 802.11G 108Mbps Wireless Usb 2.0 Adapter

    Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 802.11b/g wireless access point, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with your existing LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points –...

  • Page 14: Features

    EZ Connect™ g 802.11g 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Features • Up to 108 Mbps data rate with turbo mode • Backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN infrastructure • Enhances your network security with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and WPA2 •...

  • Page 15: Applications

    Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation • Difficult-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ •...

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    EZ Connect™ g 802.11g 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter System Requirements Before you install the Wireless USB Adapter, check your system for the following requirements: • Available 2.0 USB slot • A PC running Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP • CD-ROM drive • Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU •...

  • Page 17: Package Contents

    Package Contents The Wireless USB Adapter package includes: • 1 EZ Connect™ g 802.11g 108Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSBT-G2) • 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.com...

  • Page 18: Hardware Description

    IEEE 802.11g standard. It can be installed in any computer running Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, with a 2.0 USB slot. The Link LED indicator of the SMCWUSBT-G2 is described in the following figure and table. Figure 1. LED Indicator...

  • Page 19: Driver And Utility Installation

    The EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software, including the driver and utility for the SMCWUSBT-G2 adapter. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support.
  • Page 20 Driver and Utility Installation 2. Click the Install Driver/Utility button to continue. 3. Please wait while the Driver/Utility installation wizard begins and copies files.
  • Page 21 5. Find an available USB slot on your PC ( see "Hardware Installation" on page 14). Remove cap from the SMCWUSBT-G2. Completely slide the SMCWUSBT-G2 USB 2.0 adapter in the USB slot of your PC and make sure that there is a firm connection.
  • Page 22 Driver and Utility Installation 6. You will see the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Yes (recommended), and click Next. 7. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next.
  • Page 23 For Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 8. You may be prompted by a digital signature pop-up window. Click Continue Anyway to continue the driver installation. Note: Do not select STOP Installation, as this will cancel the installation process, and the drivers will not be installed properly.
  • Page 24 Driver and Utility Installation 9. The following windows will then appear indicating that the driver has been installed on your system. Click Finish to exit the window.
  • Page 25 For Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 10. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish and your PC will restart. After booting up, your Wireless USB Adapter is ready to use.

  • Page 26: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components, and touch the ground often to equalize the static charges, before handling the card. To insert the card: 1. Find an available 2.0 USB slot in your desktop PC or a laptop. Laptop USB port Desktop USB port Figure 2.
  • Page 27 2. With the adapter’s connector facing the USB slot, and the “EZ Connect g” label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below. Figure 3. Desktop Installation Figure 4. Laptop Installation Hardware Installation...

  • Page 28: Smcwusbt-G2 Utility

    TILITY To communicate with other SMC 802.11g or 802.11b devices, you need to configure the SMCWUSBT-G2 adapter first. Double-click the SMCWUSBT-G2 utility icon on the desktop to launch the configuration utility, or you can access it from the Start menu.

  • Page 29: Configuration

    The SMCWUSBT-G2 utility program includes the following five tabs: Configuration – Allows you to set parameters for the wireless adapter. Link Information – Allows you to view network status. IP Information – Displays TCP/IP data. Site Survey – Scans/shows all wireless devices within the adapter’s signal range.

  • Page 30: Common

    SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility Delete – To delete a profile, select the profile from the drop-down menu in the Select Profile field, then click Delete. Auto Profile On/Off - Click this button to automatically load the profile for easy use. Active - To display the profile that you are using for the current connection.

  • Page 31: Security

    Transmit Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range. The SMCWUSBT-G2 supports 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11g turbo mode. SuperG is capable of Packet Bursting, Fast Frames, Compression, and Dynamic or Static Turbo. 802.11g turbo mode delivers the maximum operation speed of up to 108 Mbps.
  • Page 32 SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility Security Type – WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA(2)-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key) are implemented in the SMCWUSBT-G2 adapter to prevent unauthorized access. Key Type – Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII). Authentication Mode – Choose Open or Shared.
  • Page 33 WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless communications. For more robust wireless security, the SMCWUSBT-G2 provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption and user authentication. Note: Only one key is needed for WEP to function.
  • Page 34 SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility To set up the WEP function, take the following steps: 1. Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII) in the Key Type field. 2. To automatically generate keys, check the Use Passphrase box, and type in a string of characters in this field.
  • Page 35 Configuration WPA-PSK How to set up WPA/WPA2-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It will be forward-compatible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11i standard.
  • Page 36 SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility To use the WPA function, take the following steps: 1. Select Security Type, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu. 2. Type in the WPA Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key: PSK). 3. Select ASCII or Hex in the Key Type field 4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect.

  • Page 37: Advanced

    Configuration Advanced RTS Threshold – This sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications. Devices contending for the wireless medium may not be aware of each other.

  • Page 38: Link Information

    SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility to short can boost your throughput. (Options: Short & Long, Long only; Default: Short & Long) Transmit Power – Move the slider bar up and down to select an appropriate transmission power. Lower power reduces interference, higher power gives more range.
  • Page 39 Link Information Network Name – The name of the network to which the adapter is currently connected with other clients on the network. Base Station Name ID – The MAC address of the access point to which this adapter is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, the Network Name is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other clients on the network.

  • Page 40: Ip Information

    SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility IP Information This screen displays IP Information for your computer. Now that you have configured your adapter to connect to a 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 you have configured your adapter correctly.
  • Page 41 IP Information IP Address Client – Internet address of the computer. IP Netmask Client – A mask used to determine the subnet for an IP address. Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name Client – Your computer name on the network. Release –...

  • Page 42: Site Survey

    SMCWUSBT-G2 Utility Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. Scan – Click this button to scan for available network connections. Network Type - Shows the network type. See “Configuration” on page 17.

  • Page 43: Version Information

    MAC address - This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices. Version Information This screen shows information on the current version of the driver and the configuration utility program. You can download the latest firmware from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com.

  • Page 44: Network Configuration And Planning

    ETWORK SMC’s EZ Connect g Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMCWUSBT-G2 can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other, without access points •...

  • Page 45: Infrastructure Wireless Lans

    Infrastructure Wireless LANs The SMC 802.11g access point (SMCWBR14T-G) 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 46: Setting The Communication Domain

    Network Configuration and Planning 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 47 • In either configuration, the client automatically matches the radio channel used by the AP. Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Access Point PC with Wireless USB/PCI Adapter Setting the Communication Domain File Server Switch Access Point <ESS> <BSS1>...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC technical support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SMCWUSBT-G2 adapter or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the 2.0 USB slot.

  • Page 49: Network Connection Problems

    Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWUSBT-G2 adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from your computer, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver.

  • Page 50: Maximum Distance Table

    Troubleshooting 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 and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps; up to 108 Mbps with turbo mode 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Operating Range Up to 350 m (1155 ft) Radio Signal Signal Type Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
  • Page 52 Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions 84.10 * 27.08 * 12.30 mm (3.31 * 1.07 * 0.48 inch) (L*W*H) Weight 27.5 g (0.06 lb) Antenna Built-in antenna LED Indicators Network Link Host Interface 32-bit 2.0 USB interface Power Voltage DC5V +/- 5% Power Consumption Tx mode: 320mA, Rx mode: 190 mA Standards Conformance...
  • Page 53 General Specifications Certification CE Mark EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (11-2004) EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1 (11-2004) EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (08-2002) EN 60950-1: 2001+A11:2004 Safety Compliance USA: FCC Part 15 Class B UL1950/CSA22.2 No.950 IEC 60950 Software Drivers Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP MAC OS...
  • Page 54 Specifications...
  • Page 56 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...

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