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Universal 2.4ghz/5ghz wireless cardbus adapter
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  • Page 3 EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections October 2003 Revision Number: WW F1.0 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000...
  • Page 4 Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC.
  • Page 5 OMPLIANCES 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 6 OMPLIANCES 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...
  • Page 7 OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter......1 Features ..............1 Applications ..............2 System Requirements ..........3 Package Contents ............4 Hardware Description .
  • Page 10 Adapter Installation Problems........35 Network Connection Problems ......... 36 SMC Networks EZ-Stream Wireless Cardbus Adapter Maximum Distance Table .... 37 Specifications......39 General Specifications..........

  • Page 11: Ez-Stream™ Universal 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wireless Cardbus Adapter

    Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 802.11a, 11b, or 11g wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with your existing LANs.

  • Page 12: Applications

    EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter • Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily • Supports Complementary Code Keying (CCK) for 802.11b backward compatibilty • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides robust, high speed connection •...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    System Requirements • SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users SOHO users who need quick and easy installation of a small mobile computer network • Wireless Multimedia Systems Provides OFDM high-bandwidth for wireless multimedia applications for users such as video communication systems System Requirements Before you install the EZ-Stream Universal Wireless CardBus Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    • 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton and the original packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Hardware Description The SMC2336W-AG Adapter provides 54 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11a,b,g standards. It can be installed in any notebook running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, with a CardBus type II or type III slot. LEDs The two status LED indicators of the SMC2336W-AG are described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components, and touch the ground often to equalize the static charges, before handling the card. 1. Find an available type II or type III CardBus slot in your laptop. 2.

  • Page 17: Driver And Utility Installation

    SMC2336W-AG Adapter. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from the SMC web site at www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 You may find that the screen shots here do not exactly match your version of Windows.
  • Page 18 Driver and Utility Installation 2. The InstallShield Wizard window then appears. There are 2 ways to install the driver and utility software. Click Easy to continue with the Easy installation. • If you select the Easy option, proceed directly to step 5. •...
  • Page 19 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Note: Infrastructure mode is a network connection involving one or more access points. AdHoc mode is for connections between different adapters, without any access points. See “Network Configuration and Planning” on page 31 for details. 4. Enter the SSID and Channel of the network that your adapter is connecting to, and click Next.
  • Page 20 Driver and Utility Installation 5. When this message appears, insert your SMC2336W-AG adapter into your laptop. 6. After the software utility has been installed, click Finish to continue the driver installation. 7. Windows OS will automatically detect the new hardware.
  • Page 21 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 8. The Installation Wizard starts installing drivers into your hard drive. You will see a screen as shown below. Though the driver software is fully compatible with Windows 2000, it has not yet been digitally signed by Microsoft. Click Yes to continue the installation.

  • Page 22: For Windows Xp

    Driver and Utility Installation When the installation is completed, the quick-launch icon will appear on the desktop. For Windows XP 1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Install Driver/Utility. Then the Choose Setup Language window will appear. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu and click OK.
  • Page 23 For Windows XP 3. Select the operation mode for your adapter, and click Next.
  • Page 24 Driver and Utility Installation Note: Infrastructure mode is a network connection involving one or more access points. AdHoc mode is for connections between different adapters, without any access points. See “Network Configuration and Planning” on page 31 for details. 4. Enter the SSID and Channel of the network that your adapter is connecting to, and click Next.
  • Page 25 For Windows XP 5. When this message appears, insert your SMC2336W-AG adapter into your laptop. 6. Windows OS will automatically detect the new hardware. 7. The Installation Wizard starts installing drivers into your hard drive. You will see a screen as shown below. Though the driver software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft.
  • Page 26 Driver and Utility Installation 8. Select the country in which you are using the adapter, and click OK to complete the installation. Note: Make sure you choose the correct country, incorrect selection will result in illegal operation. 9. After the software driver and utility have been installed, click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 27 For Windows XP When the installation is completed, the SMC Wireless Card Manager will start up for configuration. The quick-launch icon will also appear on the desktop.

  • Page 28: Wireless Card Manager

    Wireless Card Manager Wireless Card Manager To communicate with other wireless 802.11a, 11b, or 11g devices, you need to configure the SMC2336W-AG Adapter first. Double-click the icon on the desktop to launch the Wireless Card Manager, or you can access it from the right bottom corner of the Start menu.

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration Go to Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMC2336W-AG adapter. Select Profile – You can specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New – To set up a new profile, click New. Save – To save a new profile after configuring the settings, click Save.
  • Page 30 Wireless Card Manager Common SSID – Input an SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect. To roam among multiple access points with different BSSIDs, set the SSID to ANY to allow connection to any access point. (Default: ANY) Operating Mode –...
  • Page 31 Configuration Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available. • U.S.: 1 ~ 11 channels • Europe: 1 ~ 13 channels • Japan: Channel 14 Power Save – allows you to enable the power saving mode for reducing power loading.
  • Page 32 Wireless Card Manager The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) mechanism implemented in the SMC2336W-AG Adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The encryption keys are provided to ensure data confidentiality. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. If WEP is in use, all clients on the same network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other.
  • Page 33 Configuration 1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field. 2. In the Key type field, select ASCII or Hex. 3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption. 4.
  • Page 34 Wireless Card Manager • ASCII Per-User Key 1. Choose the Key Length. 2. Select the ASCII as the Key Type and the Per-User key as the Default Key. 3. Type in a string of characters in the Per-User field. 4. Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect. Advanced RTS Threshold –...
  • Page 35 Configuration Fragmentation Threshold – The Fragmentation Threshold can be set between 256 and 2,346. If the packet size is smaller than the preset Fragment size, the packet will not be segmented. (Default: disabled) Site Scan Type – Use this option for automatically scanning valid access points on the network.

  • Page 36: Link Information

    Wireless Card Manager Link information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network that you are connected to. SSID – The service set identification for the wireless network that the adapter is connected to. Asssociated BSS ID – The MAC address of the access point to which the adapter is connected in an infrastructure network.

  • Page 37: Ip Information

    Configuration Current Rx Rate – The data receiving rate. Encryption – Shows the security status of the connection. Wireless Type – Shows the connection type. Throughput Rx Fragments – The number of received fragments. Tx Fragments – The number of transmitted fragments. Signal Strength –...

  • Page 38: Site Survey

    Wireless Card Manager IP Address – Internet address of the notebook. IP Netmask – A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name – The notebook’s name on the network. incoming/outgoing –...
  • Page 39 Configuration Network Type – This shows the operating mode of the listed wireless devices. SSID – Service Set ID. See “Configuration” on page 19for details. Type – Shows the wireless network is operating in 802.11a, 11b, or 11g. WEP – The key icon indicates that WEP has been enabled. Signal –...

  • Page 40: Version Information

    BSSID – Basic Service Set ID. See “Link information” on page 26 for details. Version Information This screen shows information on the current version of the driver and Card Manager. You can download the latest firmware from the SMC web site at www.smc.com.

  • Page 41: Network Configuration And Planning

    Network Configuration and Planning Network Configuration and Planning SMC’s EZ-Stream Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMC2336W-AG can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other, without access points •...

  • Page 42: Infrastructure Wireless Lans

    Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LANs The SMC (802.11a/11b/11g) access points can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. 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 43: Setting The Communication Domain

    Setting the Communication Domain Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point you want to connect to.
  • Page 44 Network Configuration and Planning Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and a suitable location for the access points for optimum performance. (Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 35 for detailed information on installation and usage)

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC technical support. Adapter Installation Problems If your notebook cannot find the SMC2336W-AG Adapter or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the CardBus slot.

  • Page 46: Network Connection Problems

    Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMC2336W-AG Adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the notebook, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system.

  • Page 47: Smc Networks Ez-Stream Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 48 Troubleshooting 802.11b Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Range Environmental Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Condition 300 m 465 m 500 m 515 m Outdoors (984 (1525 (1639 (1689 60 m 70 m 83 m 85 m Indoors (197 (230 (272 (279 802.11g Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Range...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate 802.11a: Normal Mode: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel Turbo Mode: 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 108 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Operating Range 802.11a: Up to 510m (1672 ft)
  • Page 50 Specifications Receive mode: 380 mA Dimensions 118.6 x 54.0 x 4.85 mm (4.67 x 2.13 x 0.19 in.) Antenna Built-in antenna LED Indicators Activity (ACT), Network Link (LINK) Host Interface 32-bit Cardbus interface Power Voltage 3.3 Volt + 5% Standards Conformance Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Environmental...

  • Page 51: Data Rate And Output Power

    General Specifications Data Rate and Output Power Note: For 802.11b, CH1, CH13, and CH14 output power >16 Standard Data Rate Output Power (dBm) 802.11a 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps 54 Mbps 802.11b 1 Mbps 2 Mbps...

  • Page 52: Typical Range And Receiver Sensitivity

    Specifications Typical Range and Receiver Sensitivity Note: 802.11a,g: Frame (1000 Bytes PDUs) Packet Error Rate <10%. 802.11b: Frame (1024 Bytes PDUs) Packet Error Rate <8% Standard Data Rate Modulation Rate Receiver Sensitivity (dBm) 802.11a 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps...

  • Page 53: Terminology

    Terminology Terminology Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of laptops or computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless network. Base Station –...
  • Page 54 Terminology Roaming – A function that allows you to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity. RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.
  • Page 55 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe : Contact details can be found on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com european.techsupport@smc-europe.com...

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