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- Page 2 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 3 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.
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Page 4: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, Planta 2, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC (Annex IV) and with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/ EEC. - Page 5 d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. 15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über- oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.
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Page 6: System Requirements
1 | System Requirements Available 32-bit Cardbus PCMCIA Type II slot Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU Minimum of 5 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation Another IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g or 802.11a compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2804WBR Barricade™... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. 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: http://www.smc.com... - Page 8 3 | Getting Started… 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 9 4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended) Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 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. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
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Page 10: Section 5.1 | Windows 98Se
5 | Driver Installation – Option 2 Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Section 5.1 | Windows 98SE 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. Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter in your machine, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. - Page 11 Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers) Step 5: Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert the Windows CD at this time.
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Page 12: Section 5.2 |Windows Me
Step 8: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2536W-AG will be initialized and ready for use. Section 5.2 |Windows Me 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. - Page 13 Step 4: Once all the necessary files have been copied, the driver installation is complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Step 5: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2536W-AG will be initialized and ready for use. Section 5.3 | Windows 2000 Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically...
- Page 14 Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for a suitable driver...] option. Then click [Next >]. Step 3: Clear all checkboxes except for [Specify a location]. Then click [Next >].
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Page 15: Section 5.4 | Windows Xp
Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\driver. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK]. You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further verification. - Page 16 Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and check the [Include this location in the search] option. Make sure the [Search removable media] option is not checked. Click [Browse] and find the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\driver. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >].
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Page 17: Section 6.1 | Windows 98Se/Me
Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working 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. - Page 18 Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working 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 19 Step 3: The Device Status shows that "This device is working 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 20 Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button (Note: If you completed the DRIVER INSTALLATION OPTION #1, you do NOT need to install the utility. Please skip to "Utility Configuration"). Step 3: The installation wizard will begin. Click [Next >]. Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be installed.
- Page 21 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. Step 5: Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your computer.
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Page 22: Utility Configuration
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Step 6: Please shut down your machine. Then insert your SMC2536W-AG and boot up the operating system. 8 | Utility Configuration When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. -
Page 23: Section 8.1 | Configuration
Site Survey: Displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal. Allows you to select your desired WLAN. Driver Information: Shows the driver and utility version information. Section 8.1 | Configuration The profile management window will show you the current selected profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to create a new profile. - Page 24 When you want to create a new network, you must enter the Profile Name. Also enter the SSID of your network in any of the fields show under "Network Names". If you have more than one Access Point in your local network with identical security settings, you can enter up to three different SSID values - representing up to three different WLANs in your vicinity.
- Page 25 You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: To configure PEAP, make sure WPA is selected. Then select PEAP and then [Configure]. Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information.
- Page 26 For configuring 802.1x security method, select 802.1x under “Set Security Method”, you will be given the option of using 802.1x EAP Type: TLS, PEAP, or LEAP. Click TLS and then [Configure] to configure TLS options.
- Page 27 You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: Click PEAP and then [Configure] to configure PEAP options. Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information.
- Page 28 Click LEAP and then [Configure] to configure LEAP options. NOTE: PLEASE CONSULT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE IN CONFIGURING THESE ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS .
- Page 29 In addition to WPA and 802.1x, there are the options to enable WEP (Pre-Shared Key) or the new Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) on your wireless LAN. For WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security, the SMC2536W-AG Utility supports HEX and ASCII key entries. For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration, and 32-digit keys for a 152-bit WEP configuration.
- Page 30 Select the desired encryption strength from the drop-down menu on the right (64-, 128- or 152- bit) and then enter the appropriate keys in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct radio button on the left. Then click [OK]. For WPA-PSK Security, select WPA-PSK under “Set Security Method”, and then click [Configure] to enter your WPA key.
- Page 31 After selecting the Configure option, you will be able to set your WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA- PSK). WPA-PSK supports both Passphrase (8-63 Characters) and Hexadecimal (64 Characters) keys. NOTE: WPA is currently available under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Support for Windows 98SE/ME will be available in Q1 of 2004.
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Page 32: Section 8.2 | Link Information
Transmit Power Level: Choose between 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, Lowest. Wireless Mode: Configure which 802.11 standard is used for each profile 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11b/g 2.4GHz. Section 8.2 | Link Information Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Channel: Shows the current operating channel of your WLAN Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Throughput: Number of packets sent and received... -
Page 33: Section 8.3 | Ip Information
Section 8.3 | IP Information The IP Information screen displays network connection information. Includes [Release] and [Renew] buttons to release and renew the IP address. Section 8.4 | 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", "Channel", "Encryption"... -
Page 34: Section 8.5 | Driver Information
Section 8.5 | Driver Information The Driver Information screen displays the version information. -
Page 35: Disable Wireless Zero Configuration In Windows Xp
Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2536W-AG Configuration Utility to manage your wireless connection. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions below. - Page 36 800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.
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Page 37: Environmental Condition
802.11g Wireless Distance Table Environmental Speed (Mbps) and Distance Ranges Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or (1475 obstruction (269 (328 (984 (1082 (1148 (1541 (1590 (1623 (1672 (1705 (1853 between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home 85 m... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
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 "SMC2536W-AG Universal WLAN Utility" program folder and choose "Uninstall". -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
If you cannot access the Internet, be sure to check with the ISP for further instructions once the drivers for the Wireless Card are installed properly. 12 | Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back): 802.11b = 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps 802.11a = 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps 802.11a Turbo = 12/18/24/36/48/72/96/108 Mbps... - Page 40 RF Output Power: 802.11a 20dBm +/- 2dBm @6-24Mbps 19dBm +/- 2dBm @36Mbps 17dBm +/- 2dBm @48Mbps 15dBm +/- 2dBm @54Mbps 802.11g 20dBm +/- 2dBm @6-24Mbps 19dBm +/- 2dBm @36Mbps 17dBm +/- 2dBm @48Mbps 15dBm +/- 2dBm @54Mbps 802.11b 21dBm +/- 2dBm Channel Support (5GHz RF): US/Canada - 12 non-overlapping channels...
- Page 41 Europe: CE-Mark & ETSI 300.328 & 300.826 Industry Canada IEC 60950 IDA (Singapore) WiFi Compliant Temperature Range: Operating: -10 C - +60 C Storage: -40 C - +70 C Receive Sensitivity: 11a: -80 dBm at 6 Mbps -80 dBm at 9 Mbps -79 dBm at 12 Mbps -78 dBm at 18 Mbps -75 dBm at 24 Mbps...
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Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions
13 | Frequently Asked Questions 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. - Page 43 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 44 (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" into your...
- Page 45 Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned. DSL - DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
- Page 46 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 47 PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections. PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. Roaming - A function that allows your to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity.