SMC Networks SMC2336W-AG Specifications

Wireless
OVERVIEW
The EZ-Stream™ family of products is geared towards providing the best in Home
Entertainment Networking. When used in conjunction with the SMCWMR-AG Wireless
Multimedia Receiver, the Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter ensures optimal
throughput and performance for your multimedia content. SMCWMR-AG EZ-Stream
Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver delivers your networked PC's collection of
MP3 songs, digital photos, digital music video or movies to your Home Entertainment
Center or Audio System. You can also listen to Internet radio using the broadband
home network connection.
The EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11a/b/g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
(SMC2336W-AG) from SMC employs the latest design and technology from Atheros.
SMC2336W-AG lets your notebook computer connect to any available 802.11a, 802.11b
or 802.11g wireless networks. Now you only need to carry this one Universal Wireless
Cardbus Adapter and it works everywhere – whether at the office, at home, or at
"hotspot" locations such as hotels, airports, trade shows, conference centers! It is the
ultimate in mobility and flexibility in wireless networking.
The EZ-Stream™ Universal 802.11a/b/g Wireless Cardbus Adapter includes an EZ
Installation Wizard that makes set-up quick and easy. Simply put the EZ Installation
Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive, click on Install Driver/Utility Link, the wizard will
perform the installation automatically. Then plug in your EZ Connect Universal
Wireless Cardbus Card into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop, you are now free to con-
nect to virtually any 802.11 network. The SMC2336W-AG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Cardbus
FEATURES
• IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g compliant
64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP encryption in 802.11a mode; 64-bit or 128-bit WEP
encryption in 802.11b and 802.11g modes, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.1x
and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in all 802.11a/b/g
Data rates up to 108 Mbps turbo mode in 802.11a, up to 54 Mbps in 802.11g and
up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b with auto-fallback feature
EZ Installation Wizard
Supports Major Windows Operating Systems
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SMC2336W-AG
Universal 2.4 GHz/5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Adapter operates at up to 1,700 feet and offers high-speed data rates of up to 54Mbps
in 802.11g mode, and up to 108Mbps in 802.11a Turbo mode - 10 times faster than
today's 802.11b 11 Mbps WLAN products. This adapter also provides advanced securi-
ty by supporting up to 152-bit WEP encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES),
the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), and 802.1x for user authentication and author-
ization. Profile management software allows the new wireless notebook adapter the
ability to save multiple wireless settings corresponding to different locations or net-
works, for example one for home and one for work. In addition, SMC2336W-AG has a
built-in site-survey utility program for scanning all available Wireless Access Points on
the network. Furthermore, the utility program has a built-in bandwidth graph for quick
and easy assessment of how much network bandwidth is actually being used on your
PC. Above all, the new addition to the SMC's wireless family protects your investment,
as it is backward compatible to the already popular 2.4GHz 11Mbps wireless network.
By carrying only this universal card, you are now ready to stay connected wherever
you go!
BENEFITS
Automatic data rate and channel selection features ensure optimal performance
and connection to any available 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g Wireless
Access Point on the network
High performance and reliable wireless networking – up to 10 times the perform-
ance of the widely-used 802.11b WLAN. High speed wireless network access
means no wires, no hassles and still capable of handling streaming audio and
video, voice, and data applications without compromising perform
ance or reliability
Strong security enabled by up to 152-bit WEP, (64-bit/ 128-bit/152-bit WEP
encryption for 802.11a mode, 64-bit/ 128-bit WEP encryption for 802.11b,
802.11g modes). Advanced Encryption Standard (AES),Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA), 802.1x for authentication are also supported to protect data
transmissions
EZ Installation Wizard ensures simple and easy setup of the new EZ Connect
Universal 802.11a/g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP