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- Page 1 EZ Connect 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI-G2...
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Page 2: User Guide
EZ Connect™ g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 February 2008 Pub No: R01 Phone: (949) 679-8000... - Page 3 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 4: 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 5 Compliances IC (Industry Canada) Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Page 6 Compliances EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS EZ Connect™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter . . 1 Features ......... . . 1 Applications . - Page 8 ABLE OF ONTENTS Troubleshooting ......29 Adapter Installation Problems ......29 Network Connection Problems .
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Page 9: Ez Connect™G 802.11G Wireless Pci Adapter
Using this card in conjunction with SMC wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points –... -
Page 10: Applications
PPLICATIONS • Easy installation • Working range up to 60 m (197 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 11: System Requirements
YSTEM EQUIREMENTS • 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 12: Package Checklist
• Warranty Registration Card 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. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product... -
Page 13: Hardware Description
ARDWARE ESCRIPTION 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 2000/XP/Vista. LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table. -
Page 14: Hardware Installation
ARDWARE NSTALLATION Warning: • If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. • 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 15 9. Run the EZ Installation Wizard on the CD to install the Utility program for your Wireless PCI Adapter. The SETUP.EXE file of the utility program can be found on the CD. 10. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web site (see the back cover of this guide).
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Page 16: Driver And Utility Installation
TILITY NSTALLATION The SMCWPCI-G2 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 17 SING THE NSTALLATION IZARD 3. Windows XP will automatically install the driver. 4. Then you will see the following message. Windows Vista 5. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
- Page 18 SING THE NSTALLATION IZARD Windows 2000/XP Windows Vista 6. The driver and utility installation is completed. Note: Refer to “Utility Configuration” on the following page for setting up the WLAN PCI Adapter for use.
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Page 19: Utility Configuration
TILITY ONFIGURATION Using the SMCWPCI-G2 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 20: Configuration
SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Radio On/Off – Click this button to turn on/turn off the wireless 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-G2 is shown as in the figure on the... - Page 21 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Common Tab Network Name – 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 22 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM 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. Turn on the security function, and set detail parameters for your adapter.
- Page 23 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI-G2 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 24 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless communications. For more robust wireless security, the SMCWPCI-G2 provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption and user authentication. Only one key is needed for WEP to function.
- Page 25 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM When setting up WEP without using the Use Passphrase function, if the Key Type is set to Hex, only Hexadecimal characters (range: 0~9 and A~F) can be used. When encryption is set to 64-bit, a maximum of 10 Hex characters can be entered in the Key field.
- Page 26 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM 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 IEEE 802.11i standard.
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Page 27: Link Information
SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM 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 –... - Page 28 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Channel – This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations within the same network. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PCs and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To 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.
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Page 29: Ip Information
SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM IP Information The IP information screen displays 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 30: Site Survey
SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name Client – The computer’s name on the network. 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 31 SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Mode – Shows the wireless connection mode, whether it’s 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n. 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.
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Page 32: Version Information
SMCWPCI-G2 U SING THE TILITY ROGRAM Version Information The following screen shows the current version information of the driver and configuration utility. -
Page 33: Network Configuration And Planning
ETWORK ONFIGURATION LANNING 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-G2 can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other •... -
Page 34: Infrastructure Wireless Lan
ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMCWPCI-G2 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 35: Setting The Communication Domain
ETTING THE OMMUNICATION OMAIN 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 36 ETTING THE OMMUNICATION OMAIN 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.)
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING 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. -
Page 38: Network Connection Problems
ETWORK ONNECTION ROBLEMS Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWPCI-G2 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. -
Page 39: Smcwpci-G2 Maximum Distance Table
800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty. - Page 40 ETWORK ONNECTION ROBLEMS SMCWPCI-G2 Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Speed and Distance Ranges Condition Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Outdoors: 60 m 90 m A line-of-sight (197 ft) (295 ft) (492 ft) (623 ft) (722 ft) (886 ft) (1155 ft) environment with...
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Page 41: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWPCI-G2. Functional Criteria Data Rate: Up to 54 Mbps Operating Range: Indoor: up to 40 m (131 ft) at 54 Mbps up to 75 m (246 ft) at 1 Mbps Outdoor: up to 60 m (197 ft) at 54 Mbps up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps Radio Signal... - Page 42 PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Power Consumption: TX: 570 mA Max, RX: 350 mA Max Dimensions: 120 x 39 mm (4.72 x 1.54 in) LED Indicator: Power/Link, Activity Host Interface: PCI Spec v. 2.2 Antenna Antenna type: External detachable Frequency Band: 2.4~2.5 GHz Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal Gain:...
- Page 43 PECIFICATIONS Certification Standards: Meets FCC, R&TTE Directive, NCC Software Drivers NDIS Drivers: Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista...
- Page 44 SMCWPCI-G2 SMCWBR11-G...