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  • Page 1 EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter SMCWUSBS-N2...

  • Page 2: User Guide

    EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections November 2007 R01 F1.0 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000...
  • Page 3 No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.

  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    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 5: Industry Canada Statement

    OMPLIANCES CE (Europe) This device can be operated in the EU without restrictions indoor. However, operated outdoors in France is restricted to 2400 ~ 2454 MHz (Channel 1 ~ 7). Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause...
  • Page 6 SMC Networks, Inc. 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 EC Declaration of Conformity SMC Contact for this device in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive...
  • Page 7 (0 Hz to 300 GHz) [Czech] Spole nost SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že toto rádiové za ízení LAN je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími p íslušnými ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Oficiální ES prohlášení o shod je uvedeno v p íslušné...
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES [Latvian] Ar šo SMC Networks deklar , ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direkt vas 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tiem noteikumiem. Ofici l EK atbilst bas deklar cija ir atrodama attiec g produkta sada t mekl http://www.smc.com.
  • Page 9 1999/5/EG. Den officiella EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns under motsvarande produktavsnitt på http://www.smc.com. [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir SMC Networks því yfir að þessi Radio LAN búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar viðeigandi kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EB. Opinberu EB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna er að finna í...
  • Page 10 Unido, Portugal, Grecia, Irlanda, Islandia. Los requisitos para su uso exterior, como requerimiento de licencia y canales de operación permitidos se aplican en algunos países. Por favor contacte la autoridad reguladora local o SMC Networks para más detalles en relación con las restricciones actuales para uso exterior. [German] Dieses Wireless LAN Gerät arbeitet im 2.4 GHz Frequenzband und ist für...
  • Page 11 Portugal, Spanien, Sverige, Schweiz og Storbritannien. I visse lande gælder der krav vedrørende udendørs betjening af enheden, f.eks. licenskrav og tilladte betjeningskanaler. Kontakt de lokale lovgivende myndigheder eller SMC Networks for at få oplysninger om aktuelle begrænsninger vedrørende udendørs betjening. [Estonian] See seade on 2.4 GHz juhtmeta LAN vastuvõtu-saatejaam, mis on mõeldud...
  • Page 12 Jekk jog bok ikkuntattja lill-awtorità regolarorja lokali jew SMC Networks g al dettalji dwar restrizzjonijiet attwali dwar l-u u fuq barra. [Hungarian] Ez az eszköz egy 2,4 GHz-es vezeték nélküli LAN adó-vev , amely beltéri...
  • Page 13 Szczegó owe informacje na temat obowi zuj cych ogranicze u ytkowania zewn trznego mo na uzyska , kontaktuj c si z lokalnym urz dem regulacji lub firm SMC Networks. [Portuguese] Este dispositivo é...
  • Page 14 Noregur, Spánn, Svíþjóð, Sviss, Bretland, Portúgal, Grikkland, Írland, Ísland. Kröfur fyrir notkun utanhúss, svo sem kröfur um leyfi og heimilaðar rásir eiga við í sumum löndum. Hafið samband við reglugerðaryfirvöld á hverjum stað eða SMC Networks til að fá upplýsingar um gildandi takmarkanir á notkun utanhúss. [Norwegian] Denne enheten er en trådløs 2.4 GHz LAN-mottaker som er beregnet for...
  • Page 15 OMPLIANCES Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: . In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. .
  • Page 16 OMPLIANCES 注意 ! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用 者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現 有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍 受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 xiii...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter ....... 1 Features .
  • Page 18 ABLE OF ONTENTS Network Configuration and Planning ... . .33 Network Topologies ....... . . 33 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN .

  • Page 19: Ez Connect™ N Draft 11N Wireless Usb 2.0 Adapter

    EZ C ™ N ONNECT RAFT IRELESS USB 2.0 A DAPTER The EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSBS-N2) is another cutting edge introduction in 2.4GHz wireless communication for desktop and notebook computers. Designed for both the home and office, this wireless USB2.0 adapter provides the speed, coverage and security expected by today’s wireless users.

  • Page 20: Features

    EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Features • IEEE802.11n draft v2.0 compliant • Wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps with 40 MHz operating mode • Increased speed and coverage - up to 15 times the speed of IEEE 802.11g •...

  • Page 21: Applications

    Applications Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation • Difficult-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ •...

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter System Requirements Before you install the Wireless USB Adapter, check your system for the following requirements: • Available 2.0 USB slot • A PC running Windows 2000/XP/Vista • CD-ROM drive • Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU •...

  • Page 23: Package Contents

    • Warranty Information Card Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://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 24: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION The SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter provides 300 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11n Draft standard. It can be installed in any computer running Windows 2000/XP/Vista, with a 2.0 USB slot. The Link LED indicator of the SMCWUSBS-N2 is described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 25: Driver And Utility Installation

    SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support.
  • Page 26 Driver and Utility Installation 2. Click the Install Driver and Utility button to continue. 3. Please wait while the Driver and Utility installation wizard begins and copies files.
  • Page 27 For Windows 2000/XP 4. Click Next to install the program to your Windows system folder. 5. Find an available USB slot on your PC ( see "Hardware Installation" on page 13). Remove cap from the SMCWUSBS-N2. Completely slide the SMCWUSBS-N2 USB 2.0 adapter in the USB slot of your PC and make sure that there is a firm connection.
  • Page 28 Driver and Utility Installation 6. You will see the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Yes (recommended), and click Next. 7. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next.
  • Page 29 For Windows 2000/XP 8. The following windows will then appear indicating that the driver has been installed on your system. Click Finish to exit the window.
  • Page 30 Driver and Utility Installation 9. Click Finish and your Wireless USB Adapter is ready to use.

  • Page 31: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION 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. To insert the card: 1. Find an available 2.0 USB slot in your desktop PC or a laptop. Laptop USB port Desktop USB port Figure 2.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation 2. With the adapter’s connector facing the USB slot, and the “EZ Connect N” label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below. Figure 3. Desktop Installation Figure 4. Laptop Installation...

  • Page 33: Smcwusbs-N2 Utility

    SMCWUSBS-N2 TILITY To communicate with other SMC 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b devices, you need to configure the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter first. Double-click the SMCWUSBS-N2 utility icon on the desktop to launch the configuration utility, or you can access it from the Start menu.
  • Page 34 SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility The SMCWUSBS-N2 utility program includes the following five tabs: Configuration – Allows you to set parameters for the wireless adapter. Link Information – Allows you to view network status. IP Information – Displays TCP/IP data. Site Survey – Scans/shows all wireless devices within the adapter’s signal range.

  • Page 35: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration Go to the Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter. Select Profile – You can select a proper profile from the drop-down menu, or specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New – To set up a new profile, click New. Save –...

  • Page 36: Common

    SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Common Network Name – Input an SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Operating Mode – Set the adapter’s operating mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for a network environment that does not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for connections with an access point.

  • Page 37: Security

    Configuration Power Save – To use this funtion, select the Enabled or Disabled in the Power Save Mode drop-down menu, then click the Apply Change button. Security The Security ON/Security OFF button indicates whether the security function has been enabled or disabled. Click the Security ON/Security OFF button to enable the security function.
  • Page 38 SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Default Key – Choose one key, 1~4, for encryption. Use Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically. When Key Type is set to 128-bit, only one key will be generated.
  • Page 39 Configuration To set up the WEP function, take the following steps: 1. Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII) in the Key Type field. 2. To automatically generate keys, check the Use Passphrase box, and type in a string of characters in this field. 3.
  • Page 40 SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK How to set up WPA/WPA2-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It will be forward-compatible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11i standard.
  • Page 41 Configuration To use the WPA function, take the following steps: 1. Select Security Type, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu. 2. Type in the WPA Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key: PSK). 3. Select ASCII or Hex in the Key Type field 4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect. Note: The WPA Passphrase character limit needs to be between 8-63 characters.

  • Page 42: Advanced

    SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Advanced RTS Threshold – This sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications. Devices contending for the wireless medium may not be aware of each other.
  • Page 43 Configuration Preamble Type – The preamble is used to acquire the incoming signal and synchronize the receiver. If all the clients in your service area support the short preamble or can automatically set the preamble type, then setting the preamble on the access point to short can boost your throughput.

  • Page 44: Link Information

    SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Link Information The Link Information screen displays information of the current wireless access point to which you are connected. Network Name – The name of the network to which the adapter is currently connected with other clients on the network. Base Station Name ID –...
  • Page 45 Link Information Current Connection Speed – Shows the speed of the current wireless connection. The Wireless USB Adapter supports up to 300 Mbps connections to your WLAN networks. This adapter is fully compliant with specifications defined in IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n draft v2.0 standards.

  • Page 46: Ip Information

    SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility IP Information This screen displays IP Information for your computer. Now that you have configured your adapter to connect to a wireless network, your adapter needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the access point, you will also verify that you have configured your adapter correctly.
  • Page 47 IP Information IP Address Client – Internet address of the computer. IP Netmask Client – A mask used to determine the subnet for an IP address. Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name Client – Your computer name on the network. Release –...

  • Page 48: Site Survey

    SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. Scan – Click this button to scan for available network connections. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – Click this button to start using the WPS connection with the selected AP.
  • Page 49 Site Survey Take the following steps for easy network security settings. 1. Press the WPS button of the access point to which you want to connect. Click the PBC configuration button on the management screen of the access point. 2. Select the desired access point from the list. 3.

  • Page 50: Version Information

    MAC address - This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices. Version Information This screen shows information on the WPS PIN number, current version of the driver and the configuration utility program. You can download the latest firmware from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com.

  • Page 51: Network Configuration And Planning

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION LANNING SMC’s EZ Connect N Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMCWUSBS-N2 can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other, without access points •...

  • Page 52: Infrastructure Wireless Lans

    Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LANs The SMC 802.11 N access point (SMCWBR14S-N) 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 53: 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 to which you want to connect.
  • Page 54 Network Configuration and Planning • In either configuration, the client automatically matches the radio channel used by the AP. File Server Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter <BSS2> Switch Access Point Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Access Point <ESS>...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC technical support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the 2.0 USB slot.

  • Page 56: Network Connection Problems

    Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from your computer, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS General Specifications Functional Criteria Wireless Network IEEE802.11b: up to 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps IEEE802.11n draft v2.0: up to 300 Mbps (in 40 MHz) Operating Range Outdoor: Up to 300 m (984 ft) Indoor: Up to 100 m (328 ft) Radio Signal Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)
  • Page 58 Specifications RF Output Power 11b : 23.30 dBm 11g : 25.14 dBm Draft 11n 20MHz: 21.57 dBm 40MHz: 21.65 dBm Physical Characteristics Dimensions 84.10 * 27.08 * 12.30 mm (3.31 * 1.07 * 0.48 inch) (L*W*H) Weight 27.5 g (0.06 lb) Antenna Built-in antenna LED Indicators...
  • Page 59 General Specifications Environmental Temperature ° ° Operating: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 ° ° Storage: -10 to 70 C (14 to 158 Humidity: 5 to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 Certification CE Mark EN 50081-1, EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1, EN 61000-4-2 Emissions FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI...
  • Page 60 SMCWUSBS-N2 SMCWBR11-G...

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