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- Page 2 SMC2531W-B EU EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b ™ High Power Wireless PC Card User Guide From SMC's EZ Connect™ line of small office, home office networking products March 2004...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS System Requirements ..... . 1 Package Contents ......3 Getting Started . - Page 4 Table of Contents Maximum Distance Table ....31 Troubleshooting ......33 Technical Specifications .
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Page 5: System Requirements
YSTEM EQUIREMENTS • An available PCMCIA Type II slot. • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. • A minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU. • A minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation. • Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade™... -
Page 6: Package Contents
If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site: www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com. -
Page 7: Getting Started
ETTING TARTED Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and 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. - Page 8 Getting Started 5. The card will be automatically installed during the Operating System's boot-up process. Once complete, you may take advantage of the wireless functionality this adapter has to offer. Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to hot swap PC Cards any time, even when your computer is on.
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Page 9: Driver Installation - Option 1 (Recommended)
RIVER NSTALLATION 1 (R PTION ECOMMENDED Note: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. - Page 10 Driver Installation - Option 1 (Recommended) The installation wizard will begin. Click [Next]. Step 3: 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 11 Driver Installation - Option 1 (Recommended) 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. Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your Step 5: computer.
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Page 12: Other Setup Processes
Driver Installation - Option 1 (Recommended) You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Please shut down your machine and insert your Step 6: PC Card. Finally, boot up the operating system. Other Setup Processes The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation procedure: Windows 98SE/Me: If you are using Windows 98SE, you... -
Page 13: Driver Installation - Option 2
Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press [Have Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers. Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the Step 5: CD, it may then request files from your original Windows disk. -
Page 14: Windows Me
Driver Installation - Option 2 The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel]. Step 6: Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows Step 7: CD, the driver install process will be complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. -
Page 15: Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Once all the necessary files have been copied, the driver Step 4: installation is complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press Step 5: [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2531W-B EU will be initialized and ready for use. -
Page 16: Windows Xp
Driver Installation - Option 2 Windows XP After you have inserted the SMC2531W-B EU in Step 1: your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Select [Install from a list or specific location] and click the [Next] button to begin the installation. -
Page 17: Driver Verification
The Device Status shows: [This device is working properly]. Step 3: 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 18: Windows Xp
The Device Status shows: [This device is working properly]. Step 3: 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 19: Utility Installation
TILITY NSTALLATION Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 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 SMC2531W-B EU EliteConnect™ High Power Wireless Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD. - Page 20 Utility Installation The installation wizard will begin. Click [Next]. Step 3: 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 21 Utility Installation 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. Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your Step 5: computer.
- Page 22 Utility Installation You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Please shut down your machine and insert your Step 6: PC Card. Finally, boot up the operating system.
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Page 23: Utility Configuration
TILITY ONFIGURATION When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. The icon will be GREEN if you have a good connection to a wireless network. If it is red, you will need to verify the network settings and check to be sure that the Wireless Access Point on your network is turned on. -
Page 24: Configuration
Utility Configuration [Site Survey] This tab displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal. It allows you to select your desired WLAN. [Version Information] This tab shows the driver and utility version information. Configuration When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the [Configuration] window may be immediately shown. - Page 25 Configuration The options for [Operating Mode:] are [802.11 Ad Hoc] and [Infrastructure]. Ad Hoc 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]. The [Channel:] can only be changed when you are connected to a Ad Hoc WLAN.
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Page 26: Link Information
Utility Configuration Link Information [Associated BSSID] This field shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point. [Channel] This field displays the channel configured on your Access Point. [Current Tx Rate] This field displays the current transmit rate value. [Throughput] This field displays the number of packets sent and received. -
Page 27: Ip Information
IP Information [Link Quality:] This field shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point. [Signal Strength:] This field shows the relative signal strength of the wireless connection to the Access Point. IP Information The [IP Information] screen displays network connection information and allows you to [Release] and [Renew] your... -
Page 28: Site Survey
Utility Configuration Site Survey The [Site Survey] tab scans and displays all Access Points on the wireless LAN. The data is 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 29: Version Information
Version Information Version Information The [Version Information] screen displays the driver and application version information and dates. -
Page 30: Disable Wireless Zero Configuration In Windows Xp
It is recommended that you use the SMC2531W-B EU Configuration Utility to manage your High Power Wireless PC Card. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions below. -
Page 31: Maximum Distance Table
SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty. 802.11b Wireless Distance Table... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
If your computer cannot find the Wireless Card, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support. • Make sure the card is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. - Page 33 If necessary, try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. To do this, first shut down your machine and remove your SMC adapter. Then boot up and open up your [Start] menu, go to [Programs], click the [SMC2531W-B EU 2.4GHz High Power WLAN Utility] program folder and choose [Uninstall].
- Page 34 Troubleshooting • 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.
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Page 35: Technical Specifications
ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Important Note: The factory default settings of this router have been done in a way to provide you with uninterrupted access and use of the Internet. With this background for cost reasons we recommend that you enter into a "flat rate" contract with your DSL-line provider. Standards: IEEE 802.11b Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back):... - Page 36 Technical Specifications Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC Security: 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 802.1x/Cisco LEAP/EAP TLS/EAP TTLS/EAP MD5 WPA (WiFi Protected Access)* Channel Support (2.4GHz RF): ETSI - 1-13 RF Output Power: 100 mW Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Antenna Type:...
- Page 37 Technical Specifications Temperature Range: Operating: -0 C - +55 C Storage: -10 C - +65 C Humidity (non-condensing): 90% * Available under Windows XP. Support for Windows 98SE/Me/2000 will be available Q2 2004...
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Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions
REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS • What is a Wireless LAN? 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 transmit a radio frequency over an area of several hundred to a thousand feet which can penetrate walls and... - Page 39 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 whatever speed will give the best throughput on the network.
- Page 40 Frequently Asked Questions • What is RTS Threshold? (Request To Send) 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.
- Page 41 Frequently Asked Questions indicating that that by redirecting the signal that would have gone straight up or down to the horizontal level, 4 times as much signal is available horizontally. A parabolic reflector design can easily achieve 24 dBi. • What is WEP? Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs)
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Page 42: Terminology
ERMINOLOGY 10BaseT The Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. - Page 43 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 "...
- Page 44 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 45 Terminology 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 46 Terminology MDI / MDI-X (Medium Dependent Interface) Also called an uplink port, it is a port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X ports) that connect to end stations.
- Page 47 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 48 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.
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Page 49: Compliances
OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration 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 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 50 Compliances Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte. 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.
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Page 51: 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 52 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 53 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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