SMC Networks SMC2632W User's Manual
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1. 20 When you start the wireless PC Card utility the information window for the SMC2632W is shown as in the figure below Click on the Status tab to view the network status of the wireless adapter SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility x SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card El Quick LAUNCH ICON Click Change to configure the Operating Mode Channel SSID and Tx Rate After making a configuration change the Submit button will become enabled Click Submit to save the changes Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to 802 11 Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point CInfrastructure is the default setting Channel If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN See Network Topologies on page 32 set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group However if you are connecting to a network via an access point then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects Note The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is 802 11 Ad Hoc SSID Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect WLAN is the default setting If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs set the SSID to ANY to allow c2. 222222 15 Utility Installation 0000 18 Utility Configuration ooooooo o 19 Using the Wireless Utility in Windows 98 Me NT and 2000 19 Quick Launch Jeon arta eier ee a 19 A RER A a nn 20 SLAUIST CS tos aaa ae en an er 22 SITS SUL VEY ee all a een el sap So BEE ME 23 Encryption a dase WO ea ee GR EE 24 Advanced Screen 2 0 cee ee 26 METIO ag otek ce oe Speeds zen du are Veran nape ee began ee 27 Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool 28 Basic settings un a ahaa eee a Ra eee 28 Advanced Settings 0 0 0 0 eee ee 30 Network Configuration and Planning 32 Network Topologies 0 1 2 0 0 ee 32 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 0 000 000 0000 eee eee 32 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 0 0 00 0000000 cee 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS viii Setting the Communication Domain 00005 34 Stationary Wireless PCs 2 0 ce ee 34 Roaming Wireless PCs 1 0 ce ee 34 Troubleshooting ooo o o o o o o 36 Adapter Installation Problems 00 0 36 Network Connection Problems 0 00000 eee 37 SMC Networks 802 11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Tabla ea Sela Gk RRS TEETER ASTETE 39 Specifications vr ei 40 General Specifications 0 een 40 SOftwate Drivers a ge RD NEE EG 41 Terminology use 6 eas ee ace oi 42 EZ CoNNECT WIRELESS PC CARD SMC s EZ Connect Wireless PC Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessl
3. Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Built in antenna 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 E mail file transfer and terminal emulation Difficult to wire environments Historic or old buildings asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period Retailers airline and shipping SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS companies who need additional workstations for peak periods Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers white collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital retail store office campus etc SOHO users SOHO Small Office Home Office users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card check your system for the following requirements A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot and a PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2 10 of the PCMCIA specification Window
4. type a string in the Passphrase field and click Generate 3 Select the key and click Apply Note A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters Or 1 Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into 25 UTILITY CONFIGURATION one of the key fields The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals 0 9 A F e g D7 OA 9C 7F E5 2 Click Apply Advanced Screen You can use this screen to set values for Fragmentation Threshold Default 2346 means Disabled and RTS CTS Threshold Default 2347 means Disabled SMC2632W V 2 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card E 26 Quick LAUNCH ICON Version The following screen shows the version information SMC2632W V 2 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card E SMC 27 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings 1 Right click the network connection icon on the toolbar Wireless Network Connection Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength yery Good Le ie gt 4 09PM 2 On the popup menu click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status box will open Wireless Network Connection Status PR General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 04 56 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength T Activity 28 USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL 3 Click Properti
5. 02 739 12 33 Fax 39 02 739 14 17 Benelux 31 33 455 72 88 Fax 31 33 455 73 30 Central Europe 49 0 89 92861 0 Fax 49 0 89 92861 230 Switzerland 41 0 1 9409971 Fax 41 0 1 9409972 Nordic 46 0 868 70700 Fax 46 0 887 62 62 Northern Europe 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 Eastern Europe 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Sub Saharian Africa 27 11 314 1133 Fax 27 11 314 9133 North Africa 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Russia 7 095 290 29 96 Fax 7 095 290 29 96 PRC 86 10 6235 4958 Fax 86 10 6235 4962 Taiwan 886 2 2659 9669 Fax 886 2 2659 9666 Asia Pacific 65 238 6556 Fax 65 238 6466 Korea 82 2 553 0860 Fax 82 2 553 7202 Japan 81 45 224 2332 Fax 81 45 224 2331 Australia 61 2 9416 0437 Fax 61 2 9416 0474 India 91 22 8204437 Fax 91 22 8204443 If you are looking for further contact information please visit www smc com or www smc europe com SMC Model Number SMC2632W E E Part No 01 111349 006 2 z marke Publication Number 150000013400E Irvine CA 92618 Revision Number F1 0 Phone 949 679 8000 E042002 RO1
6. V 2 Wireless PC Card Browse mielehiele UTILITY CONFIGURATION UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the Wireless Utility in Windows 98 Me NT and 2000 Once the installation is complete the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu as shown below cu oe 802 11b WLAN Utility gt fal Uninstall Favorites I Documents ES Settings N End amp Hep al Bun amp Log Of Josie BY Shut Down HA Start x Configuration Quick Launch Icon When the utility program is running there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar If the icon is on GREEN you have a good connection If it shows RED you may need to check the access point such as SMC2655W Wireless Access Point and place it in a higher position or move closer to the access point you wish to connect to Double clicking the quick launch icon will open the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card Utility program providing quick access to the adapter settings 19 The configuration utility includes the following tools Status Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters Statistics Shows wireless adapter statistics Site Survey Scans Shows all the access points in range Encryption Provides WEP security control Advanced Allows you to configure the advanced settings Version Shows the version information Status
7. pair telephone cable Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network 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 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64 bit or 128 bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic 43 TERMINOLOGY 44 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Time 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 INTERNET E mail addresses techsupport smc com european techsupport smc europe com Driver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web http www smc com http www smc europe com FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE CALL U S A and Canada 800 SMC 4 YOU Fax 949 679 1481 Spain 34 93 477 4935 Fax 34 93 477 3774 UK 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 France 33 0 41 38 32 32 Fax 33 0 41 38 01 58 Italy 39
8. terminology that is used in this document Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters connected as an independent wireless LAN Backbone The core infrastructure of a network The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system Base Station In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range In cellular and personal communications applications each cell or micro cell has its own base station each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance ESS ESS ESS ID SSID stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS ESS ID SSID TERMINOLOGY Ethernet A popular local area data communications network which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted
9. EZ Connect Wireless PC Card 11 Mbps data rate provides alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs Working range up to 160 m 528 ft at 11 Mbps 350 m 1155 ft at 1 Mbps Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily DSSS technology provides robust interference resistant and secure wireless connections Supports a wide range of operating systems Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Easy installation Built in dual diversity antenna SMC User Guide Networks SMC2632W 908 18 9 EZ Connect Wireless PC Card User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections SMC Networks 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 April 2002 Revision Number F1 0 Part No 01 111349 006 Pub No 150000013400E RO1 Copyright 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 SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2002 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks Inc Other prod
10. If it still does not work take out the wireless adapter Delete CW10 sys from c windows system Then go to Control Panel and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu Restart your PC and reinstall the card Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the PC Card does not light or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer check the following Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system If necessary try reinstalling the driver Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power The access point you want to attach to may be defective Try using another access point If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly If you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password If you cannot access the Internet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP 37 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode check the following e Make sure the access point which the station is associated with is powered on e If you still can t connect change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel e Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the acess point for a stati
11. Link ba SMC Activity Link Status Status Description 802 11 Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PC card is AdHoc Green operating in the 802 11 AdHoc mode Infrastructure Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PC card is Green browsing active access points On Green Indicates a valid connection with an access point HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Warning Network cards are sensitive to static electricity To protect the card always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card 1 Turn on your computer and boot your operating system 2 Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your computer 3 With the PC Card s 68 pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card label facing up slide the card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown below Note The PCMCIA slot allows you to hot swap PC Cards any time even when the power of your computer is on HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4 For Windows 95 OSR2 1 or above 98 Me 2000 PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2 10 of the PCMCIA specification are required Please check the documents of your PCMCIA driver before installing the software driver for the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card 5 Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system Drivers can be found on the SMC2632W Driver Utility amp Documentation CD See Driv
12. NS General Specifications 40 Functional Criteria Data Rate Transmission Mode Network Connection Operating Range Radio Signal Signal Type Operating Frequency Sensitivity Modulation Output Power 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Half duplex IEEE 802 11b Wireless LAN Up to 350 m 1155 ft at 1 Mbps Up to 160 m 528 ft at 11 Mbps Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS USA Canada and Europe ETSD 2 400 2 4835 GHz Japan 2 400 2 497 GHz 80 dBm typical CCK BPSK QPSK 15 dBm minimum 17 dBm Typcial Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface 3 3 V 380 mA transmit 290 mA receive normal Type II PC Card antenna 12 8 x 5 3 cm 5 04 x 2 09 in Antenna diversity Power Link Activity PCMCIA Type II SOFTWARE DRIVERS Standards Conformance Wireless Standard Environmental Temperature Humidity Vibration Shock Drop Certification CE Mark Emissions Safety Software Drivers NDIS Drivers IEEE 802 11b Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F 5 to 80 noncondensing IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 27 IEC68 2 32 EN50081 1 EN55022 Class B EN50082 1 IEC 61000 4 2 3 4 6 11 FCC Part 15 B ETS 300 328 VCCI EN60950 UL1950 CSA22 2 No 950 Windows 95 OSR2 1 or above version Windows 98 Windows Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP 41 TERMINOLOGY 42 TERMINOLOGY The following is a list of
13. TH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list Under the limited lifetime warranty internal and external power supplies fans and cables are covered by a standard one year warranty from date of purchase SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 COMPLIANCES FCC Class B 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause h
14. Z Connect Wireless PC Card is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and one 26 digit key for the 128 bit WEP setting WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility x smcz632w Y 2 Wireless PC Card y Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Encryption WEP ea Bits y Generate Create with Passphrase Passphrase Manual Entry es FFFFF Keys les m Fr Fr Fr Key Ca F F F F Default Key fi Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network Quick LAUNCH ICON Manual Entry Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements two hexadecimal digits in each block SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility x SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card FE Advanced Version 64 Bits Generate s Hasspitase 9 Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer If you are using a key generated from the passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each station To use the WEP function take the following steps 1 Select 128 bit or 64 bit in the Encryption field 2 Choose Create with Passphrase
15. armful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION STATEMENT FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Note In order to ma
16. cific location Advanced Click Next to continue 15 DRIVER INSTALLATION 2 Insert the SMC2632W Driver Utility amp Documentation CD into your CD ROM drive 3 Check Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next 4 Windows XP will find the SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card SMC2632W V2 Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below SS SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card SMC2632w 2 Description Version Manufacturer SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card SMC2632W V2 4 1 2 30 SMC This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important 16 Winbows XP DRIVER INSTALLATION 5 Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card SMC2632W 42 has not passed Windows Lago testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Con
17. e with one that incorporates these newer technologies At that point the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an Active SMC product A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at http www smc com index cfm action customer_service_warranty All products that are replaced become the property of SMC Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30 day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty whichever is longer SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware configuration information or memory data of Customer contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty Products returned to SMC should have any customer installed accessory or add on components such as expansion modules removed prior to returning the product for replacement SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC Proof of purchase may be required Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer s expense For warranty claims within North America please call our toll free customer support number at 800 762 4968 Cu
18. e Anleitung f r den sp teren Gebrauch auf 3 Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen Verwenden Sie keine Fl ssigoder Aerosolreiniger Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung 4 Die Netzanschlu steckdose soll nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein 5 Das Ger t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu sch tzen Bei der Aufstellung des Ger tes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen k nnte Besch digungen hervorrufen 7 Die Bel ftungs ffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation die das Ger t vor berhit zung sch tzt Sorgen Sie daf r da diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden 8 Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnetz die Anschlu werte 9 Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlu leitung so da niemand dar ber fallen kann Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden 10 Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Ger t befinden sind zu beachten 11 Wird das Ger t ber einen l ngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch digung vermieden 12 Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t gelangen Dies k nnte einen Brand bzw elektrischen Schlag aus l sen 13 ffnen sie niemals das Ger t Das Ger t darf aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal ge ffnet werden COMPLIANCES vi 14 W
19. efault 5 Check for available resources under Windows NT Diagnostics T O Port Address Default 240 Check for available resources under Windows NT Diagnostics 7 Click Close to finish the installation SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card 14 Winbows XP DRIVER INSTALLATION 8 After driver installation the system will prompt you to restart the computer Click NO if you want to continue installation for your network protocols and options 9 Select the Services tab and Click Add to install the network protocols you want to use such as IPX SPX NetBEUI or TCP IP If you install TCP IP be sure to set the appropriate Gateway DNS Server and Domain for your network 10 If you install an IPX SPX compatible protocol then you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks 11 Click on the Identification tab on the Network dialog box and specify your computer name and network workgroup 12 Restart your computer Windows XP Driver Installation 1 Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for SMC 2632w V2 If your hardware came with an installation CD SB or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or spe
20. enn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berpr fen a Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind besch digt b Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen c Das Ger t war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt d Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen e Das Ger t ist gefallen und oder das Geh use ist besch digt f Wenn das Ger t deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist 15 Stellen Sie sicher da die Stromversorgung dieses Ger tes nach der EN 60950 gepr ft ist Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7 5 8V 50 60Hz nicht ber oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betr gt 70dB A oder weniger TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect Wireless PC Card 1 ECATULES gt Lia o dd LL o A ea 1 Applications tinc nn Weep ea et EE 2 System Requirements 0 0 0000 cee ee ee 3 Package Checklist cuina en ern 4 Hardware Description o ooooooooo o 5 LED Rata Cor cae eam a en a A oi 6 Hardware Installation 7 Driver Installation 9 Windows 95 98 Me 2000 Driver Installation 9 Windows NT 4 0 Driver Installation 22222222 12 Windows XP Driver Installation
21. er Installation on the next page for more information 6 Install the Utility program for your wireless PC card The SETUP EXE file of the utiltiy program can be found on the CD DRIVER INSTALLATION The installation CD labeled SMC2632W Driver Utility amp Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC s Web site at http www smc com Note Check the SMC website for more support options You can access the online support options at http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_support_tools Windows 95 98 Me 2000 Driver Installation You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 are very similar but not identical to Windows 98 Note For Windows NT and Window XP installations please skip to page 12 for instructions 1 Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your notebook DRIVER INSTALLATION 2 10 Windows 95 98 Me 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver needed Click Next to find the driver Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for SMC 2632W V2 A device driver is a software pr
22. es The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open Click the Wireless Networks tab Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure 2 SMC Configure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Q SMC Move up Move down Add lf Remove Properties Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 4 In the lower section of the screen click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions 29 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Advanced Settings 30 Click the General tab see the previous screen In the Connect using field make sure that the adapter shown is the SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card 1 Click Configure Click the Advanced tab SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card Properties FR General Advanced Driver Resources The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property Value Fragmentation Threshold 2346 a Preamble Type Rate RTS Threshold Set the Fragmentation Threshold The default 2 346 means Disabled See Termino
23. intain 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 Attach unshielded twisted pair cable UTP to the RJ 45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port 111 COMPLIANCES iv Industry Canada Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie EC Conformance Declaration Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe Edificio Conata II Calle Fructu s Gelabert 6 8 2 44 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona Spain This information technology equipment complies 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 For the evaluation of the compliance with these Di
24. logy on page 42 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options Auto Long or Short If you aren t sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble then leave this setting on Auto Default See Terminology on page 42 for a description of Preamble Type USING THE Winpows XP CONFIGURATION TOOL Rate Mbps is the data transmission reception rate setting It can be set to Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps Usually this should be set to Auto In a radio frequency hostile environment a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network The default 2 347 means Disabled See Terminology on page 42 for a description of RTS Threshold 31 NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LANs The SMC2632W can be configured as e Ad hoc for small groups that only communicate with each other e Infrastructure for wireless LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 32 An ad hoc wireless LAN e y a Ad Hoc Wireless LAN consists of a group of N computers each equipped YN Sin
25. nel double click Network click Adapters and then click the Add button in the Network dialog box 3 Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters Click Have Disk to continue Select Network Adapter 27 x Click the Network Adapter that matches your hardware and then click OK If you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Adapter EF 3Com 30508 ISA 16 bit Ethernet Adapter EF 3Com Etherlink II Adapter also 1116 and 11 16 TP BY 3Com Etherlink 111 ISA PCMCIA Adapter E 3Com EtherLink III PCI Bus Master Adapter 30590 BY 3Com Etherlink16 EtherLink16 TP Adapter a EI Cant Chad ine DCLANMOANDACE T Adantar INEQGE 12 Winpows NT 4 0 DRIVER INSTALLATION 4 Windows NT will ask for the drive path containing the SMC2632W Windows NT drivers Insert the provided CD into the CD ROM drive type E driver win982k assuming E is the location of your CD ROM drive and then click OK Insert Disk 5 Windows NT will attempt to locate the SYS and INF files in the specified path If you have entered the path name correctly Windows NT should copy the appropriate drivers to the Windows NT system You need to acknowledge the selection by clicking OK Select OEM Option 13 DRIVER INSTALLATION 6 The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear Configure the card as described below and click OK IRQ Level D
26. nel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance Refer to Troubleshooting on page 36 for detailed information on installation and usage 35 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support Adapter Installation Problems 36 If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install correctly check the following Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebook s slot a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted Check for any hardware problems such as physical damage to the card s connector Try the card in another PCMCIA slot If this also fails test your computer with another SMC2632W Wireless PC Card that is known to operate correctly When operating under Windows NT make sure a PCMCIA card and socket services driver is installed in your computer Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows NT Diagnostics utility Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS If there are other network adapters in the computer they may be causing conflict Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS Check for a defective computer or PCMCIA connection by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly
27. ogram that makes a hardware device work Insert the driver installation CD into the CD ROM specify the location E driver win982k assuming E is the location of your CD ROM drive and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search I Floppy disk drives IV CD ROM drive TF Microsoft Windows Update IV Specify a location lt Back Corcel Winpows 95 98 ME 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION 4 Click Next to copy files from the CD Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card 5MC2632w V2 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver Ss G SMC263 1 2 DRIVERSWINS82K NETYN lt Back E Cancel Add New Hardware Wizard SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Hg Card SMC2632W V2 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires To finish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer o Do you want to restart your computer now 11 DRIVER INSTALLATION Windows NT 4 0 Driver Installation 1 Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your notebook 2 From the desktop select Control Pa
28. on with roaming disabled or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set ESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMC Networks 802 11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds However there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products you can visit us at www smc com or you can call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty SMC2632W 802 11b Wireless PC Card Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Condition Outdoors A line of sight environment with no 160 m 195 m 255 m 350 m interference or obstruction between the G28f 64010 837 1155 f Access Point and users Indoors A typical office or home environment 72m 73m 73m 75m with floor to ceiling 236 ft 240 ft 240 fi 246 ft obstructions between the Access Point and users 39 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIO
29. onnection to any access point Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate Select an appropriate transmission speed Lower speeds will give better range Default Auto Status Shows the MAC address of the associated access point BSS ID Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the access point Link Quality Shows the relative link quality e g lack of frame errors of the wireless connection to the access point 21 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Statistics The Statistics screen displays Data Frames and Management Frames SMC2632W V 2 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility SMC2632W Y 2 Wireless PC Card B SE CR 22 Quick LAUNCH ICON Site Survey The Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN You can choose one of them to connect to by double clicking on an entry SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility Eg SMC2632W 2 Wireless PC Card 00 90 D1 00 F8 A5 00 01 24 FO B1 4E 23 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Encryption 24 Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access For more secure data transmissions set encryption to 128 bit or 64 bit The 128 bit setting gives a higher level of security The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network Default Disabled The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy implemented in SMC s E
30. rectives the following standards were applied RFI Emission Limit class B according to EN 55022 1998 e Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000 3 2 1995 e Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1995 Immunity e Product family standard according to EN 55024 1998 e Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4 kV Air Discharge 8 kV e Radio frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000 4 3 1996 80 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80 Modulation 3 V m e Electrical fast transient burst according to EN 61000 4 4 1995 AC DC power supply 1 kV Data Signal lines 0 5 kV e Surge immunity test according to EN 61000 4 5 1995 AC DC Line to Line 1 kV AC DC Line to Earth 2 kV e Immunity to conducted disturbances Induced by radio frequency fields EN 61000 4 6 1996 0 15 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80 Modulation 3 V m COMPLIANCES e Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000 4 8 1993 1 A m at frequency 50 Hz e Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000 4 11 1994 95 Reduction 10 ms 30 Reduction 500 ms gt 95 Reduction 5000 ms LVD e EN 60950 A1 1992 A2 1993 A3 1993 A4 1995 A11 1997 Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany 1 Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgf ltig durch 2 Heben Sie dies
31. reless N 2 PC Card Adapter em Access Point y PC with Wireless PC Adapter 33 NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING 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 Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point you should connect to Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set ESS By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created wireless users within this ESS can roam freely All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel Wireless Cell te Be 2 E Coverage Area q gt ee Notebook with Wireless ad e PC Card Adapter a oe A ks PC with Wireless A apse PCI Adapter Access Point y Pi gt E te PCwith Wireless NS PC I Adapter t lt ESS gt Tt tee ett j lt BSS1 gt Notebooks with Wireless PC Card Adapters Seamless Roaming 34 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN Before setting up an ESS for roaming you need to choose a clear radio chan
32. s 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Prepare the Windows installation CD ROM for use during installation A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program Another IEEE 802 11b compliant device installed in your network such as the SMC2655W Wireless Access Point or another PC with a wireless adapter EZ ConnecT WIRELESS PC CARD Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card package includes e 1 Wireless PC Card SMC2632W e 1SMC2632W Driver Utility amp Documentation CD e This User 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 including the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card supports 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps half duplex connections to Ethernet networks This card is fully compliant with 2 4 GHz DSSS CSMA CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802 11b It can be installed in any notebook with a Type II PCMCIA slot Support is currently provided for Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Wireless PC Card Hu SMC Mamo Model No smc2632w v 2 gt HARDWARE DESCRIPTION LED Indicator The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card includes two status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table er
33. s i u Se Wireless USB Adaptel with one wireless adapter ay i connected via radio signals as an independent wireless gt pe D LAN Computers in a specific i IS Notebook with ad hoc wireless LAN must Ls Me Ea therefore be configured to N y the same radio channel An re lapter ad hoc wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2655W access point 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 Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure o Wired LAN Extension f to Wireless Adapters b Fil ile LQ gt Server Desktop PC a Switch eer Sn er x N y Notebook with Wi
34. stomers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer LIMITED WARRANTY 11 WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION AT SMC S OPTION THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR 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 CUSTOMER S OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WI
35. tinue Anyway STOP Installation J After the software has been installed click Finish to complete the driver installation 17 UTILITY INSTALLATION 18 UTILITY INSTALLATION To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices you may need to install and configure the Wireless PC Card To install the utility software Note You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 2000 Windows 95 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 98 are very similar but not identical to Windows 2000 1 Insert the installation CD labeled SMC2632W Driver Utility amp Documentation CD 2 Click Start Run and type E driver win982k assuming E is the location of your CD ROM drive CI E Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open G SMC2632W V 2 utiity Setup exe Cancel Browse 3 Then click OK to run the setup program 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the installation InstallShield Wizard ix Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup wil instal files 7 SZ Setup wil install SMC2632W V 2 Wireless PC Card in the following folder To install to this folder dick Next To install to a diferent folder dick Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA SMC SMC2632W
36. uct and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement SMC Networks Inc SMC warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the applicable warranty term All SMC products carry a standard 90 day 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 SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an Active SMC product A product is considered to be Active while it is listed on the current SMC price list As new technologies emerge older technologies become obsolete and SMC will at its discretion replace an older product in its product lin
37. y integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs which include long term maintenance overhead for cabling Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area plug wireless cards into your notebooks and start networking Using this card in conjunction with SMC2655W Wireless Access Point you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs Moreover moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points no wires Features e 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps data rate e Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling e Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs e Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives e Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily EZ ConnecT WIRELESS PC CARD Easy installation Working range up to 160 m 528 ft at 11 Mbps up to 350 m 1155 ft at 1 Mbps Gndoor communication Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology provides robust interference resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Plug and Play Provides a user friendly interface for configuration
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