SMCWPCI-G2 - Edge-Core
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1. Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration H IP Information Site Survey Version Information Network Name SMC IR Base Station Name 97 20 F1 9F 06 E 00 30 F1 9F 06 24 Eemer Channel 11 Current Connection 54 Mbps Speed Throughput Receive Fragments 26 Transmit Fragments 0 Signal Strength Fair 35 Link Quality E Help x 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 network The BSS ID of the other stations will then be set to the same value 19 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 UriLiTy PROGRAM 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 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 regu2. 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 SMC EZ Connect g Wireless PCI Adapter Installation Wizard SMC Networks SMCWPCI G2 EZ Connect 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter m Install Remove Drivers amp Utility E Install Acrobat Reader D View User s Manual E Visit www smc com 2 Click the Install Driver and Utility button to continue 8 USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 3 Windows XP will automatically install the driver InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait Configuring Windows Installer Cancel 4 Then you will see the following message Windows Vista Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable Cd Please wait while Windows configures Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable Gathering required information 5 Click Finish to exit the wizard USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD Windows 2000 XP 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The Ins
3. ETSI 13 channels 80 dBm typical for 802 11b 65 dBm typical for 802 11g 33 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions LED Indicator Host Interface Antenna Antenna type Frequency Band Impedance Gain Radiation Polarization VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Connector Temperature TX 570 mA Max RX 350 mA Max 120 x 39 mm 4 72 x 1 54 in Power Link Activity PCI Spec v 2 2 External detachable 2 4 2 5 GHz 50 Ohms Nominal 2 0 dBi Peak Omni directional Vertical lt 2 0 Reverse SMA SubMiniature version A 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 Humidity Vibration Shock Drop Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F 5 to 90 non condensing IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 27 IEC68 2 32 34 SPECIFICATIONS Certification Standards Meets FCC R amp TTE Directive NCC Software Drivers NDIS Drivers Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista 35 Networks TECHNICAL SUPPORT From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week Phn 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 ENGLISH Technical Support information available at www smc com FRENCH Informations Support Technique sur www smc com
4. 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 29 NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWPCI G2 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 ac
5. through 11 Compliances EC Conformance Declaration D SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6 8 2 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 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 EN 60950 NCC Taiwan RE bs ECR a ee ERE BHOR ROTEL SH UPN JAT AT BARENE NAH BAY EE PETUR BIRARE ANERER ERTEAN RA ERRER EISH WAER AA ANA fE gt IREE REEL AREA BRAA RRASA ABER TX BER ee EE E att cbt Z THE o at Dr Pini mi e H TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect Mg 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Feat reS AA ee AA SR Sena BA 1 Applications Sen ay AnG e ae AAA AAA OREI 2 System Requirements see 3 Package Checklist 0c cece eee eae 4 Hardware Description 5 LED Indicators aa aang eed AK Na KANG a ete a bg Ng AL 5 Hardware Installation 6 Driver and Utility Insta
6. 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 WC 2 P File GG Ry gt Server ya W ae NN Desktop PC S N E o Ner K y ss E ae ZS Switch A Wireless Cell ett lt N D I A Coverage Area gt mE Notebook with Wireless as A DN PC Card Adapter PC with Wireless Co i N b e PCI Adapter 2 ZS e kea oS lt BSS2 gt PN lt BSSI gt PU H gt Access Point ea K LA PC with Wireless SS e PCI Adapter to TA aaa 5 Notebooks with Wireless Sy PC Card Adapters Seamless Roaming 27 SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN 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 28 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
7. typical office or home 236 ft 240 ft 240 ft 246 ft environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the access point and users 31 NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMCWPCI G2 Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Speed and Distance Ranges 54 48 36 24 18 12 6 9 Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Outdoors 60m 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 home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the access point and users 32 SPECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWPCI G2 Functional Criteria Data Rate Operating Range Radio Signal Modulation Operating Frequency Operating Channel Sensitivity Up to 54 Mbps Indoor up to 40 m 131 ft at 54 Mbps up to 75 m 246 ft at 1 Mbps Outdoor up to 60 m 197 ft at 54 Mbps up to 350 m 1155 ft at 1 Mbps Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Complementary Code Keying CCK USA FCC 2412 2462 MHz Canada IC 2412 2462 MHz Europe ETSI 2412 2472 MHz USA Canada 11 channels
8. DEUTSCH Technischer Support und weitere Information unter www smc com SPANISH En www smc com Ud podra encontrar la informacion relativa a servicios de soporte t cnico DUTCH Technische ondersteuningsinformatie beschikbaar op www smc com PORTUGUES Informa es sobre Suporte T cnico em www smc com SWEDISH Information om Teknisk Support finns tillg ngligt p www smc com INTERNET E mail address techsupport smc com Driver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web http www smc com SMCWPCI G2 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 Phn 949 679 8000 e www smc com
9. SMC Networks USER GUIDE EZ Connect og 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI G2 EZ Connect M g 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections SMC Networks 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 February 2008 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 2008 by SMC Networks Inc 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 All rights reserved 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 Combpliances 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 wi
10. ays touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card 1 Switch off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the computer s 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 Insert the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated Screw the card s bracket securely into the Computers chassis HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note Be careful that it does not 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 Run the EZ Installation Wizard on the CD to 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 G2 EZ Installation Wizard and
11. cess 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 30 NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMCWPCI G2 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 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 G2 Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Speed and Distance Ranges Condition 11Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Outdoors 160m 195 m 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
12. eless PCI Adapter e 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD e 1 External Antenna e 1 Quick Installation Guide e Warranty Registration Card 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 supports Windows 2000 XP Vista LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators as described in the following table LED Status Description ACT Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is Activity sending receiving data on your network PWR On Indicates a valid connection with an access Power point Link Tr Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is operating in the Ad Hoc mode HARDWARE INSTALLATION Warning e If you are installing in an older computer model upgrade the BIOS to the latest version e Network cards are sensitive to static electricity To protect the card avoid touching its electrical components and alw
13. esktop computers and start networking Using this card in conjunction with SMC 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 60 m 197 ft at 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 2000 XP Vista Provides a user friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP and WPA WPA2 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 w
14. g of characters in the corresponding key number field that you selected in step 2 Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect 16 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM When setting up WEP without using the Use Passphrase function if the Key Type is set to Hex only Hexadecimal characters range 0 9 and A F can be used When encryption is set to 64 bit a maximum of 10 Hex characters can be entered in the Key field When encryption is set to 128 bit a maximum of 26 Hex characters can be used If the Key Type is set to ASCII and encryption is set to 64 bit then 5 ASCII characters can be used in the Key field For 128 bit encryption 13 ASCII characters can be used WPA PSK WPA2 PSK How to set up WPA WPA2 PSK SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Link information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT zl New Save Delete Common Security Security ON Security Type WPA PSK X Encryption pan TKIP KIP e WPA Passphrase minimum 8 characters method a Key Type ASC E Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT E Help R Close 17 Note Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Wi Fi Protected Access is a standards based interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems It w
15. iguration utility SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey SMC Networks Inc Copyright C 2008 SMC Networks Inc Notworka Driver Version 5 3 0 85 Application Version 2 5 0 1 Radio On g Help Ei Close 24 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 SMCWPCI G2 can be configured as e Adhoc 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 y Ad Hoc Wireless LAN computers each equipped with a wireless adapter SE EN connected via radio NI Wireless USB Adapter signals as an independent y wireless LAN Computers s Ce N in a specific Ad Hoc N Ww P e 9 Notebook with wireless LAN must be D d Wireless PC Card configured to the same a radio channel An Ad Hoc N PC with Wireless PCI Adapter wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment 25 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMCWPCI G2 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 co
16. ill be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 1 1i standard WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for 802 11 wireless networks including TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for data protection and 802 1x for authenticated key management WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses just a pre shared password for network access The Pre Shared Key mode uses a common password for user authentication that is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients on the network To use the WPA function take the following steps 1 Select Security Type WPA PSK WPA2 PSK from the drop down menu 2 Type in the WPA Passphrase Pre Shared Key PSK 3 Choose Encryption method for data protection of the WPA PSK 4 Select ASCII or Hex in the Key Type field 5 Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect The WPA Passphrase character limit needs to be between 8 63 characters Manual Pre Shared Key supports up to 64 Hex characters If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network you can issue the Pre Shared Key to the adapter that is connected to the access point Be sure to use the same key for the wireless access point and the connected adapter 18 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Link Information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC
17. iring 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 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 2000 XP Vista 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 or another computer with a wireless adapter PACKAGE CHECKLIST Package Checklist The EZ Connect Mg 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter package includes e 1 EZ Connect g 802 11g Wir
18. lations that determine the number of available channels Current Connection Speed Shows the speed of the current wireless connection 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 20 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM IP Information The IP information screen displays IP information for the adapter SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Link Informatio ite Survey Version Information IP Address Client 169 254 202 116 IP Netmask Client 255 255 0 0 Gateway Host Name Client arcadyan an2f5c 03 Release G Renew Radio On G Help Ei 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 21 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Gateway The IP address of the network gateway Host Name Client The computer s name on the network Release Click on this button to release the IP address Renew C
19. lick 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 SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information G Scan Network type MAC adi e SMC_7904WBRAN Ge en 1 00 13 F7 E Help K Close Network Type Shows the network type See Configuration on page 12 Network name Service Set ID SSID on the network See Configuration on page 12 22 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Mode Shows the wireless connection mode whether it s 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11n 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 Note Available wireless access points are also displayed on Windows Wireless Zero Configuration WZC For instructions on how to set up a wireless connection with WZC refer to Microsoft Windows user manual 23 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Version Information The following screen shows the current version information of the driver and conf
20. llation 8 Using the Installation Wizard 8 Utility Configuration 11 Using the SMCWPCI G2 Utility Program 11 Configuration 12 Link Information 19 IP Information 21 Site Survey 22 Version Information 24 Network Configuration and Planning 25 Network Topologies 25 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 25 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 26 Setting the Communication Domain 27 Stationary Wireless PCs 27 Roaming Wireless PCs 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting 29 Adapter Installation Problems 29 Network Connection Problems 30 SMCWPCI G2 Maximum Distance Table 31 Specifications 33 EZ ConneEcT MG 802 116 WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER SMC s EZ Connect g 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI G2 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 d
21. nsists 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 Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters File gt Y Desktop PC E Switch wot Ng Notebook with Wireless S USB PC Card Adapter is fe NY 5 Access Point 5 A ui IL a PC with Wireless USB PCI Adapter 26 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
22. nt Privacy and WPA WPA2 PSK Wi Fi Protected Access 14 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 UriLiTy PROGRAM WEP WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI G2 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 Wired Equivalent Privacy and WPA 2 PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key are implemented in the SMCWPCI G2 adapter to prevent unauthorized access Key Type Select 64 bit encryption 64 bit encryption ASCII 128 bit encryption or 128 bit encryption ASCII Default Key Choose one key 1 4 for encryption Use Passphrase Check this box to auto generate keys for encryption First check this box then enter a string of characters into the space Encryption keys will be generated automatically When Key Type is set to 128 bit only one key will be generated If Key Type is set to 64 bit four keys will be generated Note that you must use the same passphrase and default key on all the other clients in your network How to set up WEP If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption WEP provides a basic level of security preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data tran
23. onnection 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 11 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 UriLiTy PROGRAM Radio On Off Click this button to turn on turn off the wireless 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 G2 is shown as in the figure on the following page 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 Click Apply Changes after you have made your selection 12 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM Common Tab SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC EZ Conr Networks 802 11 g Wireless PCI Adapter H Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT E H New RM Save delete Common Securit
24. smitted between wireless clients and the access point WEP uses static shared keys fixed length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network 15 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 Urtitity PROGRAM WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless communications For more robust wireless security the SMCWPCI G2 provides Wi Fi Protected Access WPA for improved data encryption and user authentication Only one key is needed for WEP to function However the IEEE 802 11 standard specifies that there must be four keys for each device For security purposes the key should be changed ona regular basis Multiple keys are supported to allow the user to change keys with minimal disruption of the network To set up the WEP function take the following steps 1 Select 64 bit encryption 64 bit encryption ASCII 128 bit encryption or 128 bit encryption ASCII in the Key Type field 2 To automatically generate keys check the Use Passphrase box and type in a string of characters in this field 3 In the Default Key field select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption 1 Select 64 bit encryption 64 bit encryption ASCII 128 bit encryption or 128 bit encryption ASCII in the Key Type field 2 Inthe Default Key field select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption 3 Manually type in a strin
25. tallShield Wizard has successfully installed 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard Cancel Windows Vista InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard 6 The driver and utility installation is completed Note Refer to Utility Configuration on the following page for setting up the WLAN PCI Adapter for use 10 UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the SMCWPCI G2 Utility Program 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 adapter Link information Shows the c
26. th the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that 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 of the following measures e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE 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 minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction
27. with any other antenna or transmitter 2 4GHZ operation of this product in the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Compliances IC Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 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 IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antemna or transmitter 2 4GHz operation of this product in Canada is firmware limited to channels 1
28. y Network Name SMC Network Type amp 222 Infrastructure e Power Save Disabled e E Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT d Apply Change Radio On G Help R Close Network Name 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 Power Save To use this funtion select the Enabled or Disabled in the Power Save Mode drop down menu then click the Apply Change button 13 Using THE SMCWPCI G2 UriLiTy PROGRAM Security Tab SMC Wireless Network Manager SMC Networks 802 119 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information Select Profile DEFAULT H New Save Delete Common Security Security ON Security Type WEP Y Default Key Key 1 X I Use Passphrase Feil SS Uu t a E Auto Profile Off Active Profile DEFAULT Apply Change Radio On G Help Ei Close Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter Click on this security button to turn on turn off oi 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 Equivale
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