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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2670W User Manual

2.4ghz 11 mbps wireless ethernet adapter
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  • Page 3 Copyright © 2002 by SMC Networks 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 4 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in con- junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 6 Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The EZ Connect™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter is the perfect device for connecting any Ethernet enabled device, such as a printer or game console, to your wireless network. Plug and Play installation allows users to set-up this adapter to connect to any existing 802.11b wireless network in minutes.
  • Page 7 The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes the following: • One EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter • One CD containing EZ Installation Wizard, Utility Software and Complete Documentation • One Power Adapter • One CAT 5 Crossover Cable •...

  • Page 8: Section 1 | Getting Started

    Connect the power adapter cable to the 5V DC power socket on the rear panel. Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the SMC2670W. Using another power adapter will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty. Antenna Indicator Lights: •...
  • Page 9 1.1 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators The preceding diagram shows the location of all ports, jacks, controls, and LED indicator lights on the EZ Connect 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter contains 1 external antenna, which is adjustable for best wireless reception.
  • Page 10 1.2 | Resetting the Wireless Ethernet Adapter To reset the SMC2670W Wireless Ethernet Adapter or to correct temporary connectivity problems, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Locate the [Default] button on the back of the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

  • Page 11: Section 2 | Understanding Wireless Connections

    Section 2 | Understanding Wireless Connections The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter is based on the IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi standard, which uses radio transmission for net- work connectivity. These 802.11b radio waves travel in all direc- tions, and can transmit through walls and floors. Wireless trans- mission operating range and data throughput rate are based on several factors, as described below in the following section.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Antenna

    2.2 | Adjusting the Antenna The antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio reception. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if wireless reception is poor. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor reception.
  • Page 13 SMC Networks’ wireless devices support the wireless security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your network over a wireless connection.

  • Page 14: Section 3 | Setup

    SMC2670W does not require a configuration to get connected. This seamless installation is because the default SSID configu- ration of the adapter is “ANY” . When the SMC2670W is installed on any one of the ethernet-enabled devices listed above, it will automatically connect to any wireless network within range.
  • Page 15 “SMC2670W Utility and Documentation” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically after a few seconds, open My Computer, double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Setup or SMC2670W.exe. The Welcome splash screen should appear.

  • Page 16: Installing The Utility Software

    3.2 | Installing the Utility Software 1. At the splash screen, click the [Install Utility] option to launch the EZ Installation Wizard. 2. Configure the install location, and then click the [Next >] button to continue. * It is recommended that you choose the default location.
  • Page 17 3. Input the folder name, and then click the [Next >] button to begin the Installation process. * It is recommended that you choose the default folder name. 4. Once the files are installed, you will be given the option of adding a shortcut to the utility in your startup folder.

  • Page 18: Section 4 | Accessing The Smc2670W

    • SMC2670W Windows Utility • SMC2670W Web-based Utility 4.1 | Using the Windows Utility 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], then [SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility], then [SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility]. 2. The Utility will search your network for the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
  • Page 19 The factory default password for the SMC2670W is “default” , all lower-case. Note: If the utility does not locate your Wireless Ethernet Adapter on the first scan, select the [BROWSE AGAIN] option from the drop down menu. 3. Once you have logged into the Windows Utility, you can: •...

  • Page 20: Using The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless Ethernet Adapter. (Default IP address is: 192.168.2.25) 3. Log into the Web-based Utility. The factory default password for the SMC2670W is “default” , all lower-case. 4. Once logged into the Web-based Utility, you can: • Configure wireless settings and TCP/IP settings •...

  • Page 21: Section 5 | Configure

    SMC2670W. 5.1 | Configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility. (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. When you log into the Windows-based Utility, the “INFO” page displays. To change your settings click the [SETUP >]...
  • Page 22 • Subnet Mask • Gateway • Password Note: Since the SMC2670W acts as a transparent device on your network; this configured IP Address is only needed if you want to access the web administration page. 3. Click [Apply >] to save your settings and reboot the Wireless...
  • Page 23 5.2 | Configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Configuration] section link and then click the [Setup] link. From this section, you can configure the following settings: •...
  • Page 24 • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway Note: Since the SMC2670W acts as a transparent device on your network, the main function of configuring an IP Address on the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is so you can access the web administration page.

  • Page 25: Section 6 | Security

    Section 6 | Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used to protect your data as it is transmitted over the wireless connection. The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports two levels of encryption, 64-bit and 128-bit, and both HEX and ASCII formats. Please refer to the chart below for the each key and formats require- ments.
  • Page 26 6.1 | Configure WEP using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility. (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. Click on the [SECURITY] button. 3. Click the [SETUP >] button. 4. Set the security level under the [Encryption] section.
  • Page 27 6.2 | Configure WEP using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Configuration] link on the left hand navigation menu. 3. Click [WEP] link 4. Set the security level.

  • Page 28: Section 7 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter Information

    • Connection Information – displays the SSID of the device the SMC2670W is connected to. • Associated MAC Address – displays the MAC Address of the device the SMC2670W is connected to. • Channel • IP Packets Sent • IP Packets Received...
  • Page 29 7.1 | View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility. (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. On the status page, click on the [ABOUT] button.
  • Page 30 7.2 |View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. The default login page displays: • MAC Address • Firmware Version...
  • Page 31 3. To view the other information, click on the [Status] link, then click the [General] option.

  • Page 32: Section 8 | Upgrading The Smc2670W

    Adapter Utility], and then select [SMC2670W Firmware Update Utility]. 2. Scan and log into the SMC2670W on your network. 3. Click the [OPEN FILE] button and browse to the location on your computer where you have the latest SMC2670W (.bin)
  • Page 33 4. When you have the correct installation path, click the [UPGRADE] button to begin the upgrade process. Warning: Do not turn the power off during the upgrade process. This will damage the unit. 5. When the upgrade process has completed, verify the new version by logging into either the Windows or Web Utility.

  • Page 34: Section 9 | Uninstalling The Smc2670W Windows Utility

    If you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility, please follow the steps below: 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], choose [SMC2670 Wireless Adapter Utility], and then select [Uninstall SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility]. 2. The Uninstall Wizard will launch.

  • Page 35: Section 10 | Technical Specifications Standards

    Section 10 | Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE802.11b • IEEE802.3 (10BaseTX) Management • Windows-Based • Web-Based Security • 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryp- tion • 1 *10BaseT RJ-45 LAN port • Power • Wireless • Ethernet Antenna • External Dipole Antenna Power Supply •...

  • Page 36: Section 11 | Troubleshooting

    Click on [Setup] link, and verify the following: • SSID is set to the device you are trying to connect to. The default SSID setting on the SMC2670W is “ANY” . By using “ANY” as the SSID, the SMC2670W will connect to any available wireless device in range.
  • Page 37 Wireless Ethernet Adapter closer to your Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point. If the SMC2670W connects when you move it closer to the Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point then you configura- tion is correct. Re-position your Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point and/or the SMC2670W to improve the wireless coverage area.
  • Page 38 • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway If you encounter problems, power the SMC2670W off and on again, or Reset the unit. Then log back into the web-based or windows-based utility and try to change the IP configuration again.
  • Page 39 5. The Web-Based Utility does not recognize my password. If you forget your password, you can push the [Reset] button on the back of the SMC2670W. This will reset the password to the default setting along with all of the other settings. The default password for the SMC2670W is “default”...

  • Page 40: Section 12 | Glossary

    Section 12 | Glossary 802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base sta- tion or between two wireless clients. The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997.
  • Page 41 FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) - Is transmis- sion technology used in wireless transmissions where the data signal is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that "hops" in a random but predictable sequence from frequency to frequency as a function of time over a wide band of fre- quencies.
  • Page 42 within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). MAC Address - Short for Media Access Control address, a hard- ware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
  • Page 43 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks. Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets, TCP enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - UDP is a connectionless pro- tocol that, like TCP, runs on top of IP networks.

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty

    ARRANTY SMC's Limited Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks Europe ("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 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
  • Page 46 IMITED ARRANTY WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...
  • Page 47 SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. 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...

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