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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMCWPCI-N2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EZ Connect™ N Pro Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI-N2...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 * 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. 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618...
  • Page 4 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 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN60950-1:2001 A11:2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN50392 : (2004-01)
  • Page 6 Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con [Spanish] los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 7 Slovensky SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a [Slovak] všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin [Finnish] 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N2 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) Type of Wireless Networks Wireless LAN Security Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility About Your Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Getting Started With The Smcwpci-N2

    Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWPCI-N2. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the SMCWPCI-N2. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical information in this manual (such as in “Wireless LAN Networking”...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Wireless Lan Networking

    This is an Independent BSS (IBSS). To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the SMCWPCI-N2 operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an independent wireless workgroup without an access point, use Ad-hoc (IBSS) mode.
  • Page 11 communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and channel for each station.
  • Page 12 When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 13 In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network.
  • Page 14 In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the SMCWPCI-N2 automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram...

  • Page 15: Wireless Lan Security

    Settings screen of the wireless utility and entering them manually as the WEP keys in the other WLAN adapter(s). The SMCWPCI-N2 allows you to configure up to four WEP keys and only one key is used as the default transmit key at any one time.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 - Hardware And Wireless Utility

    • Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista • WLAN management utility • Three external antennas for maximum speed and coverage Package Contents • EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-N2) • Installation CD containing: EZ Installation Wizard Manual • Quick Install Guide •...

  • Page 17: Hardware And Wireless Utility Installation

    Hardware and Wireless Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install the PCI Card and Wireless Utility. Do not insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter until instructed. Put the EZ Installation & Documentation CD in to your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run. If the CD does not auto run browse to your CD drive &...
  • Page 18 To install to the default folder location click [Next]. It is recommended to use the default folder location unless you are an advanced user. To change the installation folder click the [Browse] button and specify a new location. Click [Next] to continue. The wizard is ready to begin installation.
  • Page 19 Turn off your computer. Insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter in to an available PCI slot. IMPORTANT: For correct installation of new hardware please refer to your Computer user manual. 10. Once the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted screw on the antennas. 11.
  • Page 20 14. A “Hardware Installation” warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway]. 15. Click [Finish] to complete the Driver/Utility installation.

  • Page 21: Using The Utility To Configure Your Network

    Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the Utility program. After completing the installation procedure, a new icon as shown below will automatically appear in the lower right tray bar. Hold your mouse pointer over the icon, and double click the left mouse button to open the Wireless Client Utility.
  • Page 22 The following table describes the items found on the Link Information screen. Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the Profile tab. SSID Displays the wireless network name. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    channel Channel Width 20MHz only or 40/20MHz channel support Security Shows the security type – Disable, WEP, WPA/WPA2, WAP-PSK/WAP2-PSK or 802.1X Authentication Displays the authentication mode. IP Address Displays the computer's IP address. Subnet Mask Displays subnet mask Gateway Displays gateway address DNS Server Display DNS server address Site Survey Click the Site Survey tab to see available infrastructure and ad hoc networks.
  • Page 24 Connecting to a different network Hold your mouse pointer over the network icon, and click the right mouse button to select the network. Click the Connect button to connect the available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Settings window opens to ask to create a profile for the network. Follow the procedures to create profile for that network.

  • Page 25: Scan Available Networks

    Scan Available Networks Click the Browse button on the Profile Settings screen to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. To configure a profile for Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, select the Network Type field on the Profile Settings.
  • Page 26 Click Next to continue. To define the security mode, select the desired security mode from the drop down list. And then click Next to continue. Please see following table for details of security modes. WEP This card support three modes of WEP, include: 64 Bits 128 Bits 152 Bits...
  • Page 27 Protocol) authenticates wireless LAN clients using only server-side digital certificates by creating an encrypted SSL/TLS tunnel between the client and the authentication server. The tunnel then protects the subsequent user authentication exchange. PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) Authentication Protocol) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set.
  • Page 28 Advanced Settings After Security Settings are finished, the Advanced Settings screen will be shown as following. SMC recommends using the default values. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Settings screen. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. The options include: Continuous Access Mode Maximum Power Saving...
  • Page 29 After advance settings are finished, the following screen is displayed as below. You can activate the profile now or later. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is based on push-button or PIN (Personal Identification Number) entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices. Users can push a button on the access point and the client device to exchange the encryption key.
  • Page 30 4. After WPS detects security setting you will be prompted to save them to a new profile as shown below. Click Save to save settings 5. After clicking save the following will be displayed to confirm WPS is connected successfully. Note: If WPS fails, click the PBC button few more times to try again.
  • Page 31 WPS Setup - PIN Configuration The WPS PIN (Personal Identification Number) setup is optional to the WPS button setup. It is more secure than using the WPS button. All WPS-compatible devices have their own PIN number. 1. The PIN number of your Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an eight-digit number located at the upper-right position of configuration utility.
  • Page 32 Note: You may have to click PIN for few more times to try again. If you still cannot connect to an access point this way, please make sure the PIN code you provided to access point is correct. WPS Status Bar Description: 1.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 - Maintenance

    Double-click System Step 2. Under Hardware tab, click Device Manager. Step 3. Double-click Network Card Step 4. Right-click mouse button on “SMC EZ Connect N Wireless PCI Adapter”, and choose Uninstall Step 5. Click OK to confirm that you are going to uninstall the driver Step 6.

  • Page 34: Glossary

    Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other.
  • Page 35 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the SMCWPCI-N2 and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications pri- vate. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption.
  • Page 36 SMCWPCI-N2 SMCWBR11-G...

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