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  • Page 2: User Guide

    SMC2862W-G EZ Connect Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Guide From SMC's EZ Connect™ line of small office, home office networking products ™ March 2004...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Version Information ....... . . 27 Disable Wireless Zero Configuration...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Maximum Distance Table ....31 Troubleshooting ......33 Technical Specifications .

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    • Another IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g compliant device installed in your network, such as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router with Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMC2802W).

  • Page 6: P Ackage C Ontents

    After unpacking the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • 1 SMC2862W-G EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. • 1 USB extension cable.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Warning: Network adapters are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the adapter, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. 1. Turn on your computer and insert the EZ Installation Wizard, and Documentation CD. Run the utility software and then reboot when requested.

  • Page 8: Driver Installation - Option 1 (Recommended)

    This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EZ Connect™ g SMC2862W-G 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation Step 1: CD in the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 9: Other Setup Processes

    Plug-and-Play. Windows 2000/XP: Select [Install the software automatically] if prompted and click [Next] to complete the installation. Continue to the Utility Configuration section for documentation on how to use the utility application for your SMC2862W-G.

  • Page 10: Driver Installation - Option 2

    Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. After you have inserted the EZ Connect™ g SMC2862W-G Step 1: 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.

  • Page 11: Windows Me

    CD, the driver install process will be complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press Step 8: [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2862W-G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter will be initialized and ready for use. Windows Me Note: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.

  • Page 12: Windows 2000

    Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Step 5: Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2862W-G will be initialized and ready for use. Windows 2000 After you have inserted the EZ Connect™ g SMC2862W-G Step 1: 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in your machine and...

  • Page 13: Windows Xp

    Step 6: Click [Finish] to initialize the adapter. Windows XP After you have inserted the EZ Connect™ g SMC2862W-G Step 1: 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.

  • Page 14: Driver Verification

    The Device Status shows: "This device is working Step 3: properly". If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to click the SMC adapter and click [Remove]. Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again. Windows 2000...

  • Page 15: Windows Xp

    The Device Status shows that "This device is working Step 3: properly". If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to right-click the SMC adapter and click [Uninstall]. Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again.

  • Page 16: Utility Installation

    This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug- and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EZ Connect™ g SMC2862W-G 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
  • Page 17 Utility Installation You will be given the option to choose the location where Step 4: the Configuration Utility will be installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next] to continue.
  • Page 18 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next] to continue. The installation wizard will now copy the necessary Step 5: program files.
  • Page 19 Utility Installation After the installation is complete, please click [Finish]. Step 6: The PC will now restart.

  • Page 20: Utility Configuration

    Wireless Access Point on your network is turned on. You may also need to re-position the Access Point and place it in a higher position so that you are able to gain more wireless signal strength.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the [Configuration] window may be immediately shown. This will show you the current select profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to enter a new name for the current profile. Click [Save] to save the current settings to...
  • Page 22 [Infrastructure]. Adhoc networks consist of wireless clients only. In Infrastructure networks, wireless clients connect to wired LANs via Wireless Access Points. The options for [Transmit Rate:] are [Auto], [1 Mbps], [2 Mbps], [5.5 Mbps], and [11 Mbps] for 802.11b networks. The options for [Transmit Rate:] are [Auto], [1 Mbps], [2 Mbps], [5.5 Mbps], and [11 Mbps], [6 Mbps], [9 Mbps], [12 Mbps],...
  • Page 23 TKIP - however you can choose WEP or AES as well. Then enter your desired [Network Key:]. This is similar to a passphrase. Make sure that you use the same WPA passphrase on all other wireless clients/Access Points.
  • Page 24 Configuration...

  • Page 25: Link Information

    Current transmit rate value. [Throughput] Number of packets sent and received. [SSID] Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to. [Link Quality:] Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point.

  • Page 26: Ip Information

    IP Information IP Information The [IP Information] screen displays network connection information.

  • Page 27: Site Survey

    Site Survey The [Site Survey] tab scans and displays all Access Points on the wireless LAN. The data are organized by columns signifying the [SSID], [BSSID], [Channel], [Encryption], [Signal] and [Network Type]. The key symbol in the Encryption column signifies that the network is encrypted.

  • Page 28: Version Information

    Version Information Version Information The [Version Information] screen displays the version information.

  • Page 29: Disable Wireless Zero Configuration In Windows Xp

    It is recommended that you use the SMC2862W-G Configuration Utility to manage your 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions below.

  • Page 30: Maximum Distance Table

    800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.
  • Page 31 Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. 802.11g Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Mbps Mbps 90 m 150 m...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter a problem with the SMC2862W-G, use the following checklists to identify and correct the problem. If you're computer cannot find the SMC2862W-G, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support.

  • Page 33: Network Connection Problems

    54Mbps WLAN Utility] program folder and choose [Uninstall]. Reboot the machine when the uninstall is complete. Once you have booted up again, the OS may ask for the SMC Driver CD again. Insert your Driver CD and browse to the driver path again.
  • Page 34 The Access Point you are trying to attach to is defective or may not be configured properly to accept your signal. Check with the administrator of your wireless network for more information on connecting to the LAN. Also run the necessary diagnostics on the AP to make sure the unit is fully operational.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    "flat rate" contract with your DSL-line provider. Standards: IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back): 802.11b = 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps 802.11g = 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Data Modulation Techniques: 802.11b (DSSS) = DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK 802.11g (OFDM) = BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Channel Support (2.4GHz RF): FCC - 1-11 ETSI - 1-13 TELEC - 1-14 RF Output Power: 17 dBm max Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Antenna Type: Built-in LED Indicators (green): Network Link (LINK) Power Consumption: 802.11g Transmission mode - 480mA 802.11b Transmission mode - 430mA 802.11g Receive mode - 340mA 802.11b Receive mode - 340mA...

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    A local area network that transmits over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as the 2.4GHz band. A wireless LAN does not require lining up devices for line of sight transmission like IrDA. Wireless access points (base stations) are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and...
  • Page 38 What is Tx Rate? Tx-Rate or TRANSFER RATE is the current speed at which the network component is operating. SMC-802.11b products can operate at speeds of 1Mb, 2Mb, 5.5Mb, & 11Mbps. A wireless card set to AUTO will attempt to connect at...
  • Page 39 An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. RTS is a collision avoidance method used by all 802.11b wireless networking devices. In most cases you will not need to activate or administer RTS. Only if you find yourself in an Infrastructure environment where all nodes are in range of the Access Point but may be out of range of each other.
  • Page 40 RC4 PRNG algorithm developed by RSA Data Security, Inc. If your wireless access point supports MAC filtering, it is recommended that you use this feature in addition to WEP (MAC filtering is much more secure than encryption).

  • Page 41: Terminology

    - thereby creating a connection between the wireless and wired networks. Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Adapter A device used to connect end-user nodes to the network;...
  • Page 42 DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as www.smc.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "www.smc.com"...
  • Page 43 Terminology DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps).
  • Page 44 Terminology as well as monitor activity (active/intelligent hub). Hubs may be added to bus topologies; for example, a hub can turn an Ethernet network into a star topology to improve troubleshooting. IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies an single, unique Internet computer host.
  • Page 45 Internet or to use the Virtual Server function. Packet Binary Convulational Code(tm) (PBCC) A modulation technique developed by Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) that offers data rates of up to 22Mbit/s and is fully backward compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks.
  • Page 46 Terminology PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Local bus for PCs from Intel that provides a high-speed data path between the CPU and up to 10 peripherals (video, disk, network, etc.). The PCI bus runs at 33MHz, supports 32-bit and 64-bit data paths, and bus mastering.
  • Page 47 Terminology UDP (User Datagram Protocol) A protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit.

  • Page 48: Compliances

    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.

  • Page 49: Industry Canada - Class B

    Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, SMC requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 50: Safety Compliance

    EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. For the evaluation of the compliance with this Directive, the following standards were applied: •...
  • Page 51 Compliances Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen.

  • Page 52: Legal Information And Contacts

    All SMC products carry a standard 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term.
  • Page 53 AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY...
  • Page 54 SMC reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) described in this document without notice. SMC does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) described herein. In order to obtain...

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