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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: “Appareils Numeriques,” NMB-003 edictee 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, Planta 2, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí,... -
Page 4: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
its and the Amendment Directive 93/68/ EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were ap- plied: • Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM) EN300 328-1 (2001-12) and EN300 328-2 (2001-12) • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment and services EN301 489-1 and EN301 489-17 •... - Page 5 The new SMC2512W-AG offers some of the highest dual band transmitting power and receive sensi- tivity in the industry. The SMC EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless PCI Card provides an extended operating range compared to the standard 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g clients.
- Page 6 2| Features • PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant • 95/97 PC Card Standard compliant • 3.3V or 5V operation • IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g compliant • 2.4GHz/5GHz unlicensed frequency band • Data rates up to 108 Mbps turbo mode in 802.11a, up to 54 Mbps in 802.11g, and up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b with auto-fallback feature High transmit power up to 100mW in 802.11a, 100mW in 802.11g, and 125mW in 802.11b •...
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Page 7: System Requirements
3| System Requirements • IBM PC compatible computer • An available PCI expansion slot • CDROM drive • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP • Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU • Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation •... -
Page 8: Package Contents
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's web site: http://www.smc.com... -
Page 9: Getting Started
5| Getting Started Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specifica- tion v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest ver- sion. In addition, network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. - Page 10 6| Driver Installation – Option 1 (EZ Installation Wizard – Recommended) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless PCI Card.
- Page 11 Step 4: Read the License Agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and continue. Step 5: Select the destination folder (default folder recommended) and click [Next>] button to con- tinue. Step 6: After installation has completed, click on “No, I will restart my computer later”. Then continue to install the SMC2536W-AG driver and utility.
- Page 12 Step 8: Choose the installation folder (default folder recommended), and click [Next>] to continue. Step 9: Click [Next>] to continue.
- Page 13 Step 10: Click [Next>] to begin copying files. Step 11: Setup has finished the installation. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Section 6.1| Other Setup Processes The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation proce- dure: Windows 98SE/ME: If you are using Windows 98SE, you must have your original Windows CD on hand.
- Page 14 7| Driver Installation – Option 2 (Manually) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Section 7.1| Installing SMC2512W-AG PCI Card - Software Setup The device driver software contained in the Setup program is necessary for appropriate operation of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. Together with the special IRQ steering circuit embedded in the chipset, the driver software accomplishes necessary hardware configuration and IRQ routing emulation for the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card.
- Page 15 The setup program will automatically identify the running system, install corresponding software, and configure your system for the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. Following the completion of soft- ware driver setup, the Setup complete dialog box appears. Click Finish to complete the software setup. Section 7.2 | Installing SMC2512W-AG PCI Card - Hardware Setup CAUTION: Do not install the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card until the software setup is completed.
- Page 16 Section 7.3 | Installing SMC2536W-AG Wireless Cardbus Adapter Windows 98SE NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card, which has already in- stalled in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
- Page 17 Step 5: Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert the Windows CD at this time. Step 6: The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel].
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Page 18: Windows Me
Windows Me NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card, which has already in- stalled in your machine and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. - Page 19 Step 5: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2536W-AG will be initialized and ready for use. Windows 2000 Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card, which has already in- stalled in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
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Page 20: Windows Xp
Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\ndis5x. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK]. You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further verification. - Page 21 Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and check the [Include this location in the search] option. Make sure the [Search removable media] option is not checked. Click [Browse] and find the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\ndis5x. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >].
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Page 22: Utility Installation
8 | Utility Installation Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC Card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3. - Page 23 Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be in- stalled. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue. You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It is recommended to leave this at the default value.
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Page 24: Utility Configuration
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Step 6: Please shut down your machine. Then insert your SMC2536W-AG into the PC Card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card and boot up the operating system. Utility Configuration When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. -
Page 25: Section 8.1 | Configuration
Link Information: Allows you to view/monitor network status, throughput and wireless channel infor- mation. IP Information: Displays TCP/IP data. Site Survey: Displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal. Allows you to select your desired WLAN. Driver Information: Shows the driver and utility version information. - Page 26 When you want to create a new network, you must enter the Profile Name. Also enter the SSID of your network in any of the fields show under "Network Names". If you have more than one Access Point in your local network with identical security settings, you can enter up to three different SSID values - representing up to three different WLANs in your vicinity.
- Page 27 You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: To configure PEAP, make sure WPA is selected. Then select PEAP and then [Configure]. Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information.
- Page 28 For configuring 802.1x security method, select 802.1x under “Set Security Method”, you will be given the option of using 802.1x EAP Type: TLS, PEAP, or LEAP. Click TLS and then [Configure] to configure TLS options. You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: Click PEAP and then [Configure] to configure PEAP options.
- Page 29 Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information. Click LEAP and then [Configure] to configure LEAP options.
- Page 30 NOTE: PLEASE CONSULT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE IN CON- FIGURING THESE ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS. In addition to WPA and 802.1x, there are the options to enable WEP (Pre-Shared Key) or the new Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) on your wireless LAN. For WEP (Wired Equiva- lent Privacy) security, the SMC2536W-AG Utility supports HEX and ASCII key entries.
- Page 31 For WPA-PSK Security, select WPA-PSK under “Set Security Method”, and then click [Configure] to enter your WPA key. After selecting the Configure option, you will be able to set your WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK). WPA-PSK supports both Passphrase (8-63 Characters) and Hexadecimal (64 Characters) keys. NOTE: WPA is currently available under Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
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Page 32: Section 8.2 | Link Information
Under the Profile Management Window, click on [Advanced] tab for advanced configurations. Power Save Mode: Normal, Maximum, Off (Default Off) Network Type: Access Point (Infrastructure) or Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 802.11b Preamble: Short & Long or Long Only Transmit Power Level: Choose between 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, Lowest. Wireless Mode: Configure which 802.11 standard is used for each profile 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11b/g 2.4GHz. -
Page 33: Section 8.3 | Ip Information
Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Channel: Shows the current operating channel of your WLAN Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Throughput: Number of packets sent and received SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to Encryption: Displays the current Encryption used on the Network. -
Page 34: Section 8.5 | Driver Information
Section 8.5 | Driver Information The Driver Information screen displays the version information. -
Page 35: Disable Wireless Zero Configuration In Windows Xp
Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2536W-AG Configuration Utility to manage your wireless connection. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions below. - Page 36 800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.
- Page 37 802.11g Wireless Distance Table Environmental Speed (Mbps) and Distance Ranges Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no inter- ference or ob- (1475 struction be- (269 (328 (984 (1082 (1148 (1541 (1590 (1623 (1672 (1705 (1853 tween the Ac- cess Point and users.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
To do this, first shut down your machine and re- move your SMC adapter. Then boot up and open up your Start Menu, go to Programs, click the "SMC2536W-AG WLAN Utility" program folder and choose "Uninstall". Reboot the ma- chine when requested to do so. - Page 39 As setup program is provided to automatically identify the running system and install corresponding software driver accordingly. Please refer to above instructions to install the device driver software for your SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. PCI card installation If you have problem with inserting SMC2512W-AG PCI Card into the PCI socket of your computer, please DO NOT push and enforce the card into the socket.
- Page 40 12 | Specifications SMC2512W-AG PCI Card Standards • PCI Local Bus Specification 2.2 • PC Card 95/97 PC-16 Standard Specification • ACPI (PCI Power Management 1.0) Interface • PCI interface card Dimension • 6.875” (L) X 4.75” (W) [including PC Card] Weight •...
- Page 41 Operating Range: • 802.11a - up to 2,145 feet • 802.11b – up to 1,766 feet • 802.11g – up to 1,865 feet Security: • 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) • 802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP Authentication •...
- Page 42 Media Access Protocol: • CSMA/CA Antenna: • Integrated Patch Antenna Output Power: • 11a mode: 20 dBm +-2dBm at 6~24Mbps 19-dBm +-2dBm at 36 Mbps 17-dBm +-2dBm at 48 Mbps 15-dBm +-2dBm at 54 Mbps • 11g mode: 20 dBm+-2dBm at 6~24Mbps 19-dBm +-2dBm at 36 Mbps 17-dBm +-2dBm at 48 Mbps 15-dBm +-2dBm at 54 Mbps...
- Page 43 Operation Systems: • Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, XP Compliance: • Wi-Fi Compliant • FCC part 15 (USA) • IC RSS210 (Canada) • ETSI, EN301 893, EN60950 (Europe) Temperature Range: • 10°C to 60°C – Operating • -40°C to 70°C – Storage Humidity (non-condensing): 5% ~ 95% typical...
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Page 44: Frequently Asked Questions
Tx-Rate or TRANSFER RATE is the current speed at which the network component is operating. SMC-802.11b products can operate at speeds of 1Mb, 2Mb, 5.5Mb, & 11Mbps. A wireless card set to AUTO will attempt to connect at whatever speed will give the best throughput on the network. - Page 45 What is DBI? The ability of the antenna to shape the signal and focus it in a particular direction is called Antenna Gain, and is expressed in terms of how much stronger the signal in the desired direction is, compared to the worst possible antenna, which distributes the signal evenly in all directions (an Isotropic Radia- tor).
- Page 46 IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing " www.smc.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home net- work is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned.
- Page 47 Fixed IP – (see Static IP) Full-Duplex - Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. In pure digital networks, this is achieved with two pairs of wires. In analog networks, or digital networks using carriers, it is achieved by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies, one for sending, one for receiving. Hub - Central connection device for shared media in a star topology.
- Page 48 PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections. PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. Roaming - A function that allows your to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity.