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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2602W User Manual

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SMC2602W
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  • Page 1 EZ Connect ™ Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide SMC2602W V1.0...

  • Page 2: Hardware Description

    Hello and welcome! SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter is an 11 Mbps wireless network card that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling).

  • Page 3: Installation

    Indicates avalid connection to an access point. System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter, check your system for the following requirements: • An available PCI bus-master slot in your computer. • Windows 95/98/NT/2000 (Have the Windows installation CD-ROM ready for use during installation).

  • Page 4: Driver Installation

    EZ Connect Wireless PCI Card. Select the driver you need for your system and refer to this guide for the installation and configuration procedure. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site at http://www.smc.com. Windows 95/98/2000 Installation 1.
  • Page 5 4. For Windows 2000, select the protocols you want to use and click “OK”. 5. To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices set ie Authentication Algorithmlc to i˜ÄShared Key.li Products from some other vendors use the setting ieOpen System.lm Use the same setting as other devices in your network.
  • Page 6 7. Set “Network Type” to ”AdHoc” or “Infrastructure” depending on the type of network you want to connect to (See page 17). 8. Enable the “Power Save Model” for reducing power loading. (Default: Disabled) 9. Set the RTS threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network.

  • Page 7: Installation For Windows Nt

    4. Windows NT will attempt to locate an INF file in the specified path. If you have entered the path name correctly, Windows NT will copy the appropriate drivers to the Windows NT system. Select “SMC2602W EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter” and click “OK”...
  • Page 8 (Default: Disabled) Authentication Algorithm - Set this to the same as other devices in your network. SMC devices use “Shared Key” Devices from some other vendors use “Open System” 6. Select the Protocols tab and Click “Add” to install the network protocols you want to use, such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP.

  • Page 9: Network Configuration And Planning

    An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation. Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2602W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. 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 10: Setting The Communication Domain

    Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All SMC2602W PCI adapters and SMC2652W access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID.
  • Page 11 Link Information Screen When you start the wireless LAN utility, the hardware information window for the SMC2602W is shown on the first folder of the utility windows as shown below. Click on the “Link Information” tab to monitor the network status of the wireless adapter,...
  • Page 12 PS Mode - Enable the Power Saving Mode for reducing power loading. (Default: Disabled) Channel - If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (see page 17), set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    • Be sure that INTA for the slot is assigned to a free interrupt (IRQ) number. • If it still does not work, remove the wireless adapter. Delete CW10.sys from c:\windows\system. Then go to “Control Panel” and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu.

  • Page 14: Network Connection Problems

    • Make sure the SMC2652W access point which the station with is powered on. • Make sure your wireless station is configured with the same operating radio channel as the SMC2652W. • If you still can’t connect, change the SMC2652W access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Transmission Mode Half duplex Network Connection IEEE 802.11b - wireless Operating Range Up to 30 m (100 ft) at 11 Mbps Up to 450 m (1500 ft) at 5.5 Mbps or lower Interrupt...
  • Page 16 For Technical Support, Call: From U.S.A. and Canada (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time) (800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 707-2400; (949) 707-2460 (Fax) From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Greenwich Mean Time) 44 (0) 1189 748740; 44 (0) 1189 748741 (Fax)

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