SMC Networks SMC EZ Connect g SMCWPCI-G User's Manual
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1. Benelux 31 33 455 72 88 Central Europe 49 0 89 92861 0 Nordic 46 0 868 70700 Eastern Europe 34 93 477 4920 Sub Saharian Africa 216 712 36616 North West Africa 34 93 477 4920 CIs 7 095 7893573 PRC 86 10 6235 4958 Taiwan 886 2 8797 8006 Asia Pacific 65 238 6556 Korea 82 2 553 0860 Japan 81 45 224 2332 Australia 61 2 8875 7887 India 91 22 8204437 If you are looking for further contact information please visit www smc com www smc europe com or www smc asia com 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 Fax 33 0 41 38 01 58 Fax 39 02 739 14 17 Fax 31 33 455 73 30 Fax 49 0 89 92861 230 Fax 46 0 887 62 62 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Fax 216 71751415 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Fax 7 095 789 35 73 Fax 86 10 6235 4962 Fax 886 2 8797 6288 Fax 65 238 6466 Fax 82 2 553 7202 Fax 81 45 224 2331 Fax 61 2 8875 7777 Fax 91 22 8204443 SMCWPCI G mber E052005 R012. 90m 150 190 220 270 350 A line of sight 197 ft 295 ft 492 ft 623ft 722 ft 886 ft 1155 ft environment with no interference or obstruction between the access point and users Indoors 40 50 60 65 70 110 180 A typical office or 131 ft 164 ft 197 ft 213 ft 230 ft 361 ft 591 ft 34 SPECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWPCI G Functional Criteria Data Rate Operating Range Radio Signal Modulation Operating Frequency Operating Channel Sensitivity Output Power Up to 54 Mbps Indoor up to 18 m 60 ft at 54 Mbps up to 80 m 262 ft at 1 Mbps Outdoor up to 100 m 328 ft at 54 Mbps up to 560 m 1837 ft at 1Mbps Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Complementary Code Keying CCK USA FCC 2412 2462 MHz Canada IC 2412 2462 MHz Europe ETSI 2412 2472 MHz France 2457 2472 MHz Japan 2412 2484 MHz USA Canada 11 channels ETSI 13 channels France indoor 13 channels Japan 14 channels 80 dBm typical gt 11 dBm without antenna 35 SPECIFICATIONS 36 Physical Characteristics Power Consumption TX 480 mA Max RX 350 mA Max Dimensions 120 x 62 mm 4 72 x 2 44 in LED Indicator Power Link Activity Host Interface PCI Spec v 2 2 Antenna Antenna type External detachable Frequency Band 2 4 2 5 GHz Impedance 50 Ohms Nominal Gain 2 0 dBi Peak Radiatio
3. Network Name SSID SMC 5 Network Type amp 2 gt 2 Infrastructure e Operating Mode Jv 802 11b Transmit Rate auto Jv 802 119 Power Save Disabled v Auto Profile Off Active Profile Y Apply Change Wireless On Help Close Network Name SSID This is the Service Set ID SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect Network Type Set the station operation mode to ad hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point Transmit Rate Set the transmit rate you want from the pull down menu Click Apply Changes after you have made your selection Lower settings may improve throughput in environments hostile to radio transmission Power Save Enable or disable the power saving feature 16 Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Operating Mode The adapter supports 802 11b and 802 11g mode Check the type of network that you want to use for your wireless connection Security Tab SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC EZ Connectg Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter EN Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT zl New save Delete Common Security Advanced Security ON Security Type WEP x Key Type 64 bit Encryption WEAPSKITKIP PSKITKIP tication mode Open Key 1 Key 2 D
4. installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the Wireless PCI Adapter check your system for the following requirements A computer with a bus mastered PCI slot and PCI card and socket services compliant with revision 2 2 of the PCI specification Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP have the Windows OS installation CD ready for use during driver installation A minimum of 6 Mbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program Another IEEE 802 11b g compliant device installed in your network such as the SMCWEB G Wireless Access Point or another computer with a wireless adapter PACKAGE CHECKLIST Package Checklist The EZ Connect g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter package includes e 1 EZ Connect g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter e 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD e 1 External Antenna e 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC s web site 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 Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE 802 11g standard It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and suppo
5. 0 9 or A F Advanced SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT zl New Save Common Security Advanced RTS Threshold Preamble Type Transmit Power disable Ais AN J Shot amp Long e T Lala lala ll ya al yy ya Yaa r Short amp Lona De 2347 Long only T Fragment Threshold 2346 Short onl S p J CSS TT TE Auto Profile Off Active Profile Wireless On 2 Help Close 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 The RTS mechanism can solve this problem The larger the threshold the faster the speed 20 Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Fragment Threshold Sets the minimum packet size that can be transmitted from the adapter without being fragmented Fragmentation can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size The larger the threshold the faster the speed Preamble Type The preamble is used to acquire the incoming signal and synchronize the receiver If all the clients in your service area support
6. 54 Mbps or up to 350 m 1 155 ft at 1 Mbps for indoor communications Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology provides robust interference resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Plug and Play Provides a user friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Removable antenna Applications EZ Connect g wireless products offer fast and reliable 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 Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that need to set up for a short time period Retailers airline and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers office 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
7. Card Adapter H PC with Wireless lt Ce DN Ka b a PCI Adapter 8 i p Acce 1 fe lt BSSI gt Ke S PC with Wireless N e PCI Adapter tg N B gt TTS aa a a we 5 Notebooks Gel ith A reless EE Card A Seamless Roaming 29 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN 30 Before setting up an ESS for roaming you need to choose a clear radio channel and a suitable location for the access points to maximize performance Refer to Troubleshooting on the following page for detailed information TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PCI Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly check the following Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot Check for any hardware problems such as physical damage to the card s connector Try the card in another PCI slot If this also fails test your computer with another PCI adapter that is known to operate correctly Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS If there are other network adapters in the computer they may be causing conflicts Remove other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately Check for a defective computer or PC connection by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly 31 NETWORK CONNECTI
8. ON PROBLEMS Network Connection Problems 32 If the Link LED on the SMCWPCI G does not light or if you cannot access 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 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 If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode check the following Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on If you still cannot connect change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the BSS configured on the access point or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set ESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMCWPCI G Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds However ther
9. S Troubleshooting 0ce kk kk eee kk kk 31 Adapter Installation Problems 31 Network Connection Problems 32 SMCWPCI G Maximum Distance Table 33 Specifications 4 lt 2180siwiaws K dois 35 EZ CoNNECTTMG 54Mgeres WirRELESS PCI ADAPTER SMC s EZ Connect g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI G is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks 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 desktop computers and start networking Using this card in conjunction with SMCWEB G wireless access points you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LANs Moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points no wires Features e Up to 54 Mbps data rate e Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling e Greater flexibility to locate or move networked computers 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 APPLICATIONS Easy installation Working range up to 160 m 528 ft at
10. SMEWPEI G EZ Gonnect g 54Mbps Wireless PEI Adapter EZ ConnectTM g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections SMC Networks 38 Tesla May 2005 Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 Pub No R01 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 2005 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Compliances 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 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 Ho
11. adapter SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information IP Address Client 2071 20 49 IP Netmask Client 255 255 2520 Gateway 10 1 20 254 Host Name Client ps testmachine Release Wireless On Help Close Now that you have configured your wireless adapter to connect to the 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 the adapter is configured correctly IP Address Client Internet address of your computer IP Netmask Client A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to Gateway The IP address of the network gateway Host Name Client The computer s name on the network 24 Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Release Click on this button to release the IP address Renew Click on this button to get a new IP address Site Survey The Site Survey screen scans and displays available wireless devices within range Choose one of them to connect to by double clicking on an entry SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information G Scan Network type MAC ad
12. assing 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 Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters File gt Desktop PC amp Switch ae N ae Notebook with Wireless USB PC Card Adapter gt fe NY Access Point SE E j PC with Wireless USB PCI Adapter 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 Service Set Identifier SSID for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect Check with your network administrator for the SSID 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 SSID and to the same radio channel we MA Server VC er N Desktop PC N NSS E TT Tekn Bag Switch KS Wireless Cell y pr HA Coverage Area sm nn Notebook with Wireless A DN e PC
13. at do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 7 Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter has not passed Windows Logo 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 Continue Anyway STOP Installation 11 USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD Note Do not select STOP Installation as this will cancel the installation process and the drivers will not be installed properly 8 Click Finish to exit the wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Ewi SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Click Finish to close the wizard an 12 USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 9 When the wizard has finished installing the driver the following screen will appear Select Yes want to restart my computer now Click Finish and your PC w
14. dres Ms 00 04 E2 C2 SMC WPA access S 00 04 E2 7F SMC a 00 04 E2 E2 al Ra Wireless On E Help Close Network Type Shows the network type See Configuration on page 15 Network name Service Set ID SSID on the network See Configuration on page 15 Mode Shows the wireless connection mode whether it s 802 11b or 802 11g 25 Us NG THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Secure This shows security mechnism has been enabled A key icon indicates the encryption function is enabled Signal This shows the signal strength of the listed wireless devices Channel This is the channel used for the wireless connection MAC address This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices Version Information The following screen shows the current version information of the driver and configuration utility SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC EZ Connect Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter EI Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information SMC Networks Inc http www sme com Copyright c 2005 SMC Networks Inc Natworka Driver Version 4 0 0 167 Application Version 2 2 1 6 Wireless On 2 Help Close 26 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 Et
15. e 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 visit us at www smc com or 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 SMCWPCI G Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Speed and Distance Ranges Condition 11Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Outdoors 160m 195m 255m 350m A line of sight environment 528ft 640 ft 837 ft 1155 ft with no interference or obstruction between the access point and users Indoors 72m 73m 73m 75m A typical office or home 236 ft 240 ft 240 ft 246 ft environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the access point and users 33 NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMCWPCI G Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Speed and Distance Ranges home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the access point and users 54 48 36 24 18 12 6 9 Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Outdoors 60m
16. e note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM WPA PSK Encryption Type SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC EZ Connectg Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter EN Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information T Select Profile DEFAULT sl T New Save Delet Common Security Advanced 3 Security ON Security Type NENA Pre Shared Key PSK The PSK Passphrase needs to be within 8 63 characters n aa Key Type ASCII X Auto Profile Off Active Profile Apply Change Wireless On E Help Close WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP It uses a combination of authentication and broadcast session keys Pre Shared Key PSK If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network you can issue the Pre Shared Passphrase to the WLAN Cardbus Please note that you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your network Key Type Choose the Key Type ASCII or Hex from the drop down list Notes 1 Manual Pre Shared Key supports up to 64 Hex characters 2 Type 8 63 Hex characters for the Pre Shared Passphrase 19 Us NG THE SMCWPCI G UrTitity PROGRAM 3 Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately as you might forget it 4 A Hex hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range
17. efault Key Key 1 e Key 3 F Use Passphrase Key 4 Auto Profile Off Active Profile Apply Change Wireless On E Help Close Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter Click on this security button to turn on turn off Gr Security OFF the security function Turn on the security function and set detail parameters for your adapter To prevent unauthorized access this adapter supports WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access 17 Us NG THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM 18 WEP WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI G is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm The security keys provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10 bit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and one 26 bit key for the 128 bit WEP setting WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders Security Type WEP is supported by the adapter to prevent unauthorized access Key Type Choose the Key Type ASCII or Hex from the drop down list ASCII 13 regular text characters Hex 26 digits 0 9 A F hexadecimal characters Authentication Mode Choose Open or Shared Default Key Choose the Key Number that has the encryption string you prefer If you are using a key generated from a passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each station Use Passphrase Check this box to auto generate security keys for WEP encryption Pleas
18. epalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Compliances French Par la pr sente SMC Networks d clare que l appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Swedish Harmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestammelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erkl rt SMC Networks dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi Hiermit erkl rt SMC Networks die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien Greek Me mv Trapouoa smc networks SnAwvel ot radio LAN device OUULOPPWVETAI TTDOO TIO OUDIWOSEIO ATTAITNOEIO KAI TIO AOITTEG OXETIKEO SIATAgEIO THO odnylao 1999 5 ek Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai requ
19. etwork The BSS ID of the other stations will then be set to the same value Channel This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations within the same network A Basic Service Set BSS consists of a group of wireless PCs and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN To 22 Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM establish an ad hoc network make sure the Channel is set 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 the adapter will automatically use the same channel as that used by the access point The available channel settings are limited by local regulations that determine the number of available channels Current Connection Speed Shows the speed of the current wireless connection Current Rx Rate This is the transmission rate of the current connection Encryption This shows the encryption type of your wireless network Operating Mode This adapter supports 802 11b and 802 11g mode Status This is the station status Throughput Shows the total number of data packets transmitted and received Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection Link Quality Shows the link quality of the wireless connection 23 Us NG THE SMCWPCI G UrTitity PROGRAM IP Information The IP information screen displays TCP IP information for the
20. he allowable channels determined by the current country of operation Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations indoor outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2 4 GHz band Channels 1 13 except where noted below In Italy the end user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2 46 2 4835 GHz band Channel 13 In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2 457 2 472 GHz band Channels 10 13 Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby SMC Networks declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa taten etta Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante b
21. hernet LANs The SMCWPCI G can be configured as e Ad hoc for small groups that only communicate with each other e Infrastructure for mixed wired wireless LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of Ad Hoc Wireless LAN computers each equipped V with a wireless adapter i lt Notebook with connected via radio NI Wireless USB Adapter signals as an independent E wireless LAN Computers Ha rt N pa A in a specific ad hoc 2 vi IC BS Notebook with wireless LAN must be D i Wireless PC Card configured to the same le h radio channel An ad hoc PC with Wireless wireless LAN can be used PCI Adapter in a SOHO or temporary environment 27 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN 28 The SMCWPCI G also provides 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 p
22. ill restart InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Cancel The driver and utility installation is completed Your adapter is now ready for use 13 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the SMCWPCI G Utility Program 14 Once the installation is complete the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu or you can access it through the quick launch icon on the desktop 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 GREEN you have a good connection If it shows RED try to turn the antenna in a different direction or move closer to the access point on your network If the icon is still RED then follow the procedures described below and verify that the SSID and radio channel are configured to match the settings on the access point to which you want to connect Double clicking the quick launch icon will open the Wireless PCI Adapter Utility providing quick access to the adapter settings The configuration utility includes the following tabs Configuration Allows you to set parameters for the ada
23. isiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect g WLAN PCI Adapter 1 Feat res eegal athe Ke GON AN ceri BALL ALAN ate dal eh 1 Applications Ay 4 y a se ce del WIR APA 2 System Requirements 3 Package Checklist 4 Hardware Description aaa 5 LED Indicators aa kina ea eed cute Na KANG AD KENA bg Ng AL 5 Hardware Installation aaa 6 Driver and Utility Installation 8 Using the Installation Wizard 8 Utility Configuration 000 eee ee 14 Using the SMCWPCI G Utility Program 14 Configuration 15 Link Information 22 IP Information 24 Site Survey 25 Version Information cee KK KK 26 Network Configuration and Planning 27 Network Topologies 27 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 27 Infrastructure Wireless LAN KK KK 28 Setting the Communication Domain 29 Stationary Wireless Pe 29 Roaming Wireless PCs KK KK RR KK KK KK 29 vi TABLE OF CONTENT
24. n Omni directional Polarization Vertical VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio lt 2 0 Connector Reverse SMA SubMiniature version A Temperature Operating 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Storage 30 to 75 C 22 to 167 F Standards Conformance Wireless Standard IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Environmental Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Vibration Shock Drop IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 27 IEC68 2 32 Certification General Safety R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN 60950 6 2000 99 519 EC EN 50360 EMC EN 301 489 1 17 Radio EN 301 328 2 Software Drivers NDIS Drivers Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP SPECIFICATIONS 37 SPECIFICATIONS 38 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU Phn 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe Contact details can be found on www smc europe com or www smc com INTERNET E mail addresses techsupport smc com european techsupport smc europe com Driver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web http www smc com FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE CALL U S A and Canada 800 SMC 4 YOU Spain 34 91 352 00 40 UK 44 0 1932 866553 France 33 0 41 38 32 32 Italy 39 0 335 5708602
25. ody This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IEEE 802 11b or 802 11g operation of this product in the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Compliances 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 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 undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
26. ot touch any conducting parts on 10 the computer motherboard Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Adapter Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on The Wireless PCI Adapter should be automatically configured by the host computer s BIOS However if you have an older computer you may have to manually configure the computer s BIOS settings The installation CD contains all drivers for this card Please read the RELEASE TXT file on the disk for a list of all drivers A text file is included with each driver to detail the proper installation procedure Install the Utility program for your Wireless PCI Adapter The SETUP EXE file of the utility program can be found on the CD Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC s web site see the back cover of this guide DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION The SMCWPCI G EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers Any new or updated software can be downloaded from SMC s web site at http www smc com index cfm action tech support support tools Using the Installation Wizard 1 Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD into your CD ROM drive The program will auto run Click the Install Driver Utility option on the wizard The EZ Installation Wizard will start installing files into your system USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 2 Windows XP will automatically install the dri
27. pter Link information Shows the connection status IP information Displays TCP IP data Site Survey Scans Shows all wireless devices within the adapter s signal range Version information Shows the driver and utility version information Using THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Wireless On Off Click this button to turn on turn off the radio signal of the adapter Help Click this button to view the help file Close Click this button to exit the utility Configuration When you start the Wireless PCI Adapter utility the information window for the SMCWPCI G is shown as in the figure below Select Profile To specify a profile for a specific configuration of parameters New Click this button to create a new profile Save Click this button to save a profile after configuring the settings Delete Select the profile from the drop down menu and click this button to delete the profile Auto Profile On Off Click this button to turn on off the Auto Profile feature Active Profile The profile settings that you are using for the current connection 15 Us NG THE SMCWPCI G UrTitity PROGRAM Common Tab SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT zl f New GI Save Delete Common Security Advanced
28. rts Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP E ye ber fe er cen he 7 ks O bsa T a ANT 8 O NWWN CCT HI LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators as described in the following table LED Status Description Power On Indicates a valid connection with an access Link point Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is operating in the ad hoc mode Activity Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is browsing active access points HARDWARE NSTALLATION Warning This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2 2 or later If you are installing in an older computer model upgrade the BIOS to the latest version 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 Switch off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the Computere cover 2 Select an available bus mastering PCI slot and remove the cover bracket 3 Detach the antenna from the Wireless PCI Adapter before inserting the card into a PCI slot 4 HARDWARE NSTALLATION Insert the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated Screw the card s bracket securely into the computer s chassis Note Be careful that it does n
29. the short preamble or can automatically set the preamble type then setting the preamble on the access point to short can boost your throughput Options Short amp Long Long only Short only Default Short amp Long Transmit Power Move the slider bar up and down to select an appropriate transmission power Lower power reduces interference higher power gives more range 21 UsinG THE SMCWPCI G Ur L ry PROGRAM Link Information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Monitor SMC Networks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Network Name SMC LC 5 i Base Station Name 4E DED 10 ne 0004E2E210DC Gi lt gt Channel 11 Current Connection eu Mbps Status Associated Speed Current Rx Rate 54 Mbps Throughput Receive Fragments 392 Encryption Off Operating Mode 802 119 Transmit Fragments 1406 Signal Strength Link Quality Wireless On 2 Help Close Network Name This is the Service Set ID SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect Base Station Name ID The MAC address of the access point to which the card is connected in an infrastructure network In an ad hoc network this ID is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other stations in the n
30. ver InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install KI SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait Configuring Windows Installer BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR InstallShield Wizard Setup Status Natworks SMCWPCI G 54Mbps Wireless PCI adapter Setup is performing the requested operations Registering product KED InstallShield 3 Then you will see the following message USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 4 Once the adapter has been inserted into your PC the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission De Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device ONo not this time Click Next to continue Cancel 5 Select Yes this time only and click Next 10 USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 6 Choose the Install the software automatically option and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Ethernet Controller Kai If your hardware came with an installation CD LE or floppy disk insert it now Wh
31. wever there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful 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 Reorient or relocate 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 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 IMPORTANT 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 20 cm 8 in between the radiator and your b
32. windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing EC Conformance Declaration EO SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6 8 20 4a 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona Spain Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN 300 328 1 December 2001 V1 3 1 EN 300 328 2 December 2001 V1 2 1 EN 301 489 1 September 2001 V1 4 1 EN 301 489 17 September 2000 V1 2 1 EN 60950 January 2000 Compliances Counitries of Operation amp Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community Requirements for indoor vs outdoor operation license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below Note The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the command line interface as described in the user guide before operating this device This device will automatically limit t
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