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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2602W User Manual

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EZ Connect
2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI
Card
11 Mbps data rate – provides alternative to wired LANs
that can dramatically cut costs
Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps,
350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps
Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs
augments existing networks quickly and easily
DSSS technology provides robust,
interference-resistant, and secure wireless connections
Supports a wide range of operating systems
(Windows 98/Me/2000/XP)
Easy installation
Removable external antenna
™
User Guide
SMC2602W

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  • Page 1 EZ Connect ™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card 11 Mbps data rate – provides alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily DSSS technology provides robust,...
  • Page 3 EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla October 2002 Irvine, CA 92618 Revision Number: F1.0 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub No: 150000013300E R01...
  • Page 4 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan 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 IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
  • Page 6 * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618...

  • Page 7: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    OMPLIANCES 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 8 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 9 OMPLIANCES • Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz) • Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms) LVD: •...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card . . . 1 Features ........... . . 2 Applications .
  • Page 12 Network Connection Problems ....... . . 24 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table ..25 Specifications .

  • Page 13: Ez Connect™ 2.4 Ghz 11 Mbps Wireless Pci Card

    EZ C ™ 2.4 GH ONNECT 11 M IRELESS SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card, SMC2602W, is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences.

  • Page 14: Features

    EZ C ™ 2.4 GH 11 M PCI C ONNECT IRELESS Features • 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate • Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling • Greater flexibility to locate or move networked computers •...

  • Page 15: Applications

    PPLICATIONS Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast and reliable network access for wireless clients in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, 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 C ™ 2.4 GH 11 M PCI C ONNECT IRELESS System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card, check your system for the following requirements: • A computer with a PCI slot, and PCI card and socket services compliant with revision 2.2 of the PCI specification •...

  • Page 17: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION Warning: • This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later. 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 19 ARDWARE NSTALLATION 3. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Then, screw the card’s bracket securely into the computer’s chassis. 64-Bit PCI Slot 32-Bit PCI Slot 4. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on. 5.

  • Page 20: Driver And Utility Installation

    RIVER AND TILITY NSTALLATION The SMC2602W Driver, Utility, and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site at: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools Using Installation Wizard This installation method makes it as simple as possible to install the driver and utility program at the same time.

  • Page 21: Manual Driver Installation

    Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98 1. Insert the EZ Connect SMC2602W 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card into your computer, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate driver.
  • Page 22 Click “Finish” to exit the wizard. 5. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press “Yes” button. Upon reboot, the EZ Connect SMC2602W 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card will be initialized and ready for use.

  • Page 23: Windows Xp

    RIVER NSTALLATION Windows XP 1. Insert the EZ Connect SMC2602W 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card into your computer, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt your for the appropriate drivers. Click “Next” button to begin the installation.

  • Page 24: Manual Utility Installation

    RIVER AND TILITY NSTALLATION Manual Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install utility program for Windows 98/ Me/2000/XP. 1. Insert the SMC2602W Driver, Utility, and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Start/Run...” and type “D:\Setup.exe” (assuming D: is the location of your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 25: Utility Configuration

    TILITY ONFIGURATION Using the SMC2602W Utility in Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the “Start” menu, as shown below. Quick-Launch Icon When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar.

  • Page 26: Configuration

    TILITY ONFIGURATION The configuration utility includes the following tools: Configuration – Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters, and provide WEP security control. Link Information– Shows wireless adapter statistics. IP Information– Shows MAC IP information. Site Survey– Scans/Shows all the access points in range. Version Information–...
  • Page 27 SMC2602W U 98, M , 2000 SING THE TILITY IN INDOWS Encryption – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to “128-bit” or “64-bit”. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security.

  • Page 28: Link Information

    TILITY ONFIGURATION Channel – If you are setting up an ad-hoc wireless LAN (See “Network Topologies” on page 20.), 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 to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects.

  • Page 29: Ip Information

    SMC2602W U 98, M , 2000 SING THE TILITY IN INDOWS Tx Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range. (Default: Auto.) Associated BSSID- Shows the MAC address of the associated access point (BSS ID).

  • Page 30: Site Survey

    TILITY ONFIGURATION Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry.

  • Page 31: Version Information

    SMC2602W U 98, M , 2000 SING THE TILITY IN INDOWS Version Information The following screen shows the version information. Click “Help” button to get more advanced setting information.

  • Page 32: 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 SMC2602W can be configured as: • Ad-hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other •...

  • Page 33: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2602W 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 34: Setting The Communication Domain

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION AND LANNING 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 you want to connect to.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SMC2602W 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Card or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot. When you insert the wireless adapter into the device’s slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted.

  • Page 36: Network Connection Problems

    ROUBLESHOOTING Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMC2602W 11 Mbps Wireless PCI 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.

  • Page 37: Smc Networks

    ETWORK ONNECTION ROBLEMS SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product 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, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS SMC2602W Functional Criteria Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Transmission Mode Half duplex Network Connection IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN, Operating Range Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps, Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps Radio Signal Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)

  • Page 39: Antenna

    PECIFICATIONS Environmental Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 Certification CE Mark EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11, IEC 60601-1-2, ARIB STD33 &...

  • Page 40: Terminology

    ERMINOLOGY The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document. Access Point – An networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad-Hoc – An ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
  • Page 41 ERMINOLOGY Fragmentation Threshold – In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs. The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms allow for fragment re-transmission. Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure network. Preamble Type –...
  • Page 42 ERMINOLOGY...
  • Page 44 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) 44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com...

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