High-speed Internet access over existing phone lines One RJ-11 ADSL port Delivers USB plug-and-play installation Supports full-rate DMT connection (8 Mbps downstream, 1 Mbps upstream) Supports econmical G.lite connection (1.5 Mbps downstream, 512 Kbps upstream) Graphic interface for ADSL connection management User Guide SMC7003-USB...
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EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem User Guide From SMC’s EZ Connect line of feature-rich SOHO solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 April 2001 Pub. # 150552-102 R02...
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6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect ia a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty 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.
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* 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. 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618...
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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.
OMPLIANCES Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the REN of all the devices on any one line should not exceed 5.0. If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.
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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. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and carries the CE Mark accordingly.
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OMPLIANCES Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B SMC contact for products in Australia is: SMC Communications Pty. Ltd. Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW2070, Phone: 61-2-94160437 Fax: 61-2-94160474...
HAPTER NTRODUCTION The EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem provides high-speed Internet access over existing phone lines by making use of previously unused frequency bandwidth above the voice band. By placing ADSL signals above the frequency of the voice signal, ADSL service can coexist on the same line with your telephone service.
NTRODUCTION and other multimedia services requiring guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS). This device enables true telecommuting for the first time by providing complete access to Internet and corporate resources via multiprotocol encapsulation (including TCP/IP, Novell’s IPX, and Windows NetBEUI network protocols). Note: Since this modem supports both G.dmt and G.lite, it requires an external splitter to separate the traffic entering your premises into data and voice, and also to merge the...
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• Supports Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows 2000 • Delivers USB plug-and-play installation and configuration NTRODUCTION...
After unpacking the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem, check the contents of the box to be sure you’ve received the following components: N EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem (SMC7003-USB) N 1 USB cable, modem to computer (Type B to Type A) N 1 CD-ROM with manual and drivers inside...
ARDWARE NSTALLATION Description of Hardware Setting up the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem involves connecting the device’s cables and installing the driver software. Note that Windows 98, 98 SE, or 2000 should already be installed on the computer before installing the driver software. The following figure shows the components of this modem: USB Port (Type-B)
LED Functions The EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem contains two LEDs on the top panel, one is marked “Data” and the other “Power”. The operational status of the modem is indicated by the LED conditions listed below Status Data Flashing Green Green Power...
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ARDWARE NSTALLATION • Note that to share Internet access on your network, you will need to install appropriate Internet-sharing software on one PC. The ADSL network must meet the following minimum requirements: • ADSL service from your local telephone company or have access to an ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) •...
1. Connect the modem’s ADSL port to the data port on the splitter (or to an RJ-11 telephone wall jack connected to this port) using standard telephone cable. 2. Insert the USB cable’s Type-B plug (square end) into the modem’s USB port. 3. Install the driver ARDWARE Voice Splitter SMC7003-USB Data NSTALLATION...
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ARDWARE NSTALLATION 4. Install the driver best suited for your connection needs as described in the next chapter.
HAPTER RIVER NSTALLATION The CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem. A RELEASE.TXT file that describes the contents of the CD is in the root directory. LAN, WAN and ATM modem drivers are stored in separate subdirectories.
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RIVER NSTALLATION drivers. Several different protocols are used on top of ATM. The protocol required in your configuration depends on the equipment deployed by your DSL service provider. There are several possibilities: • Point to Point Protocol (PPP) Over ATM (RFC 2364) - PPP provides session setup, user authentication (login), and encapsulation for upper layer protocols such as IP (Internet Protocol).
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• ATM driver - this driver works in conjunction with the ATM services provided by Windows. Call establishment is also performed through Windows Dial-Up Networking. This driver supports PPP (RFC 2364) with PVC or SVC connections. The device drivers are summarized in the table below: Driver Type Protocols WAN*...
RIVER NSTALLATION Prerequisite Information The following information may be required, depending on the driver you install. Contact your DSL service provider before proceeding with software installation. • IP Address Settings - the software installation process allows the server to dynamically assign IP Address settings. If your application requires a static setting for specific address information you will need to know the following: IP Address...
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RIVER NSTALLATION * These items are only required if you are not using default values.
RIVER NSTALLATION Running the Setup Program Note: Please view the README.TXT file on the CD for product related information. 1. Start up your PC with the modem disconnected. 2. After Windows starts, insert the CD-ROM that comes with the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem in your CD drive, and click Setup.exe to start the installation procedure.
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5. Specify the driver type and click Next. Then specify the VPI (Virtual Path), VCI (Virtual Channel), Layer 3 Encapsulation type, and Modulation type, and click Next. Check with your service provider for the correct settings. 6. The “Start Copying Files” window will be redisplayed. You may review the current settings and click Customize or Back to change the settings.
RIVER NSTALLATION Installing the Modem Note: For Windows 98 SE applications, you may need the Windows 98 SE source files to complete the installation. Microsoft Windows has an auto-detect feature, known as “Plug and Play,” that is capable of identifying when new hardware has been installed.
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RIVER NSTALLATION Note: Regardless of the driver type installed, the installation procedure will automatically configure the TCP/IP settings. If you need to change these settings, refer to Chapter 4: “Modifying TCP/IP Networking Options.”...
WAN USB Driver Microsoft Windows 98, First and Second Editions TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From your PC desktop, double click the My Computer icon. 2.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The SMC connection icon will be identified as “DSLWanUsb-Line0” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Dial-Up Networking” window (View - Details). 4. From the “Server Types” tab of the “SMC Dial-Up PPP Connection”...
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5. The “TCP/IP Settings” window is used to modify the IP address, Name Server addresses and/or default gateway. • You can change the IP address to a user-defined address by selecting Specify an IP address (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the address in the space provided.
TCP/IP N ODIFYING Microsoft Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From your PC desktop, right click the My Network Places icon and select Properties.
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4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window is used to modify the IP address and DNS Server addresses. • You can change the IP address to a user-defined address by selecting Use the following IP address (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the address in the space provided.
TCP/IP N ODIFYING LAN USB Driver Microsoft Windows 98, First and Second Editions TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From the “Control Panel” window (Start - Settings - Control Panel) double click on the Network icon.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING ETWORKING PTIONS 3. From the “IP Address” tab of the “TCP/IP Properties” window, select either the Obtain an IP address Automatically or Specify an IP Address option, depending on your network setup. If you select Specify an IP address, type the IP Address and Subnet Mask in the spaces provided.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING 4. The “Gateway” tab allows you to add or remove gateways. Consult with your network administrator to determine the appropriate addresses for your individual needs. 5. To add a new gateway, type the address in the New gateway field and click Add.
Microsoft Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From the PC desktop, right click the My Network Places icon and select Properties. 2.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING 4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window is used to modify the IP addresses and DNS Server addresses. • You can change the IP address to a user-defined address by selecting Use the following IP address option (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the addresses in the spaces provided.
ATM USB Driver Microsoft Windows 98, Second Edition TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From your PC desktop, double click the My Computer icon. 2.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING 4. From the “Server Types” tab of the “SMC Dial-Up PPP Connection” window, select TCP/IP (marked with a check in the box to the left) and click TCP/IP Settings. 4-12 ETWORKING PTIONS...
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5. The “TCP/IP Settings” window is used to modify the IP address, Name Server addresses and/or default gateway. • You can change the IP address to a user-defined address by selecting Specify an IP address (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the address in the space provided.
TCP/IP N ODIFYING Microsoft Windows 2000 TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. 1. From your PC desktop, right click the My Network Places icon and select Properties.
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING ETWORKING PTIONS 3. From the “Networking” tab of the “SMC Dial-Up PPP Connection Properties” window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4-15...
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TCP/IP N ODIFYING 4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window is used to modify the IP address and DNS Server addresses. • You can change the IP address to a user-defined address by selecting Use the following IP address (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the address in the space provided.
OMMUNICATION Once the SMC EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem and software have been installed the communication settings may be easily updated by performing the following steps 1. From your PC desktop click Start - Programs - SMC DSL Modem - Configure. A notification message will appear indicating that the setup process has begun.
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PDATING THE Once the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem has been installed, updating to a new version of the software is a simple process as detailed below. 1. From your PC desktop click Start - Programs - SMC DSL Modem - Configure. A notification message will appear indicating that the setup process has begun.
PDATING THE ODEM 8. Processing will continue with Step 2 of “Running the Setup Program.” Please turn to page 3-6, Step 2 to complete the installation portion of the updating process. OFTWARE...
The EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem control panel program provides a quick and easy way to configure and check the performance of the modem and the ADSL connection. When open, the monitor window updates every 2 seconds. Note: The following screen shots of the modem Control Panel are preliminary and are not final, as the Control Panel functionality is continually being upgraded and improved.
ONTROL ANEL PPLICATION Physical Link Status Tab The “Physical Link Status” tab of the “SMC DSL Modem” window (Control Panel) allows you to review the current state of the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem and connection. When the green indicator is on in the Link Status field, it indicates that a connection has been made.
ONTROL ANEL PPLICATION System Information Tab The “System Information” tab displays the release number of the EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem driver, the firmware release number, and the control panel version that you are currently using.
ONTROL ANEL PPLICATION Configuration Tab The “Configuration” tab offers driver appropriate Modulation, Encapsulation, and VPI and VCI values. If you are using a WAN or ATM driver, only the Modulation type will be displayed and may be modified. For LAN driver applications, you will be able to view and modify the Modulation type, Encapsulation type, and VPI and VCI values.
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NINSTALLING You can remove the SMC EZ Connect ADSL USB Modem software drivers by performing the following steps. Note: The USB cable should not be unplugged until after the uninstall process has been completed. For Windows 98 applications, the cable must be unplugged immediately following Step 6 below.
NINSTALLING ODEM Note: The screen for Windows 2000 applications will not ask you to reboot the system. Click Finish to complete the Uninstall process. 7. Unplug the USB cable from the PC. Note: The USB cable must be unplugged before the system is rebooted.
Check the following troubleshooting points before contacting SMC Technical Support. You Cannot Connect to the Network • Check the phone and USB cables for wear or loose wires; and replace any defective cables if necessary. Make sure the cable is securely attached to the modem’s RJ-11 port; and that the modem is connected to your ADSL service provider via an RJ-11 wall socket or splitter.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Provider. Then reboot your computer to enable the new settings.
PECIFICATIONS Media Connection USB cable connection to PC -90-ohm shielded USB cable, max length 5 m (16 ft) RJ-11 phone wire connection to ADSL provider PC Requirements Host Interface: USB Specification 1.1 or up System Requirements: A PC and Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, or 2000 operating system Physical Characteristics Ports...
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Temperature Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage -40 to 160°F (-40 to 70°C) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances CE Mark Emissions FCC Class B VCCI Class B Industry Canada Class B EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B Immunity IEC 1000-4-2/3/4/6 Safety...
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