Arcadyan Technology WN4501G 17ARC User Manual

EZ Connect g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User Guide

The easy way to make all your network connections

38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

October 2004 R01 F1.0

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect g and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• 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: 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 NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

his equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a

ncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating

nstructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

his transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any othe

other antenna or transmitter.

ntenna or transmitter. MC declared that SMC2862W-G is limited in CH1~11 from 2400 to 2483.5 MH

y specified firmware controlled in USA. his equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with sid

lot configuration.

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Wireless 2.4 GHz Band Statements:

As the SMC2862W-G Wireless USB can operate in the 2412-2462 MHz frequency band it is limited by the FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only so as to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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 numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.

Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771

ACN 066 352010

A.C.N 096 592 442

Contact SMC at: SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

ndustry Canada-RF

peration is subject to the following two conditions: ) this device may not cause interference and ) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may

ause undesired operation of the device

o prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to e operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

quipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to

icensing.

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EC Conformance Declaration

The following importer/manufacturer is responsible for making this declaration: SMC Networks-Spain, S.L.

Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain.

This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. For the evaluation of the compliance with this Directive, the following standards were applied:

Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM)

• EN300 328-1 (2001-12)

• EN300 328-2 (2001-12)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment and services

• EN301 489-1

• EN301 489-17

Safety Test

• EN60950

Intended for use in the following countries:

Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Portugal Greece Ireland Iceland

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10.Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.

11.Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

12.Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

13.Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

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14.Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:

a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert

oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN 60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von

AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000

beträgt 70dB(A) oder weniger.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product or components of this product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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EZ Connect g™ Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

For Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SMC2862W-G Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Link Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ONTENTS

Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Infrastructure Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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EZ CONNECT G™

WIRELESS USB ADAPTER

SMC’s EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter (SMC2862W-G) is a 54 Mbps wireless adapter that seamlessly 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 or computers, and start networking.

Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 802.11g/b wireless access point, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with your existing LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points – no wires!

Features

• Backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN

infrastructure

• Enhances your network security with Wired Equivalent

Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

• Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs

• Easy Plug-n-Play installation and user-friendly configuration

• Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower

cost than wired alternatives

EZ Connect g™ Wireless USB Adapter

• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides high speed connection

Applications

EZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as:

• Remote access to corporate network information

Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

• Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times

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 times

• 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 (Small Office Home Office) users

SOHO users who need quick and easy installation of a small network

System Requirements

Before you install the EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:

• Available 2.0 USB slot

• Windows 2000/XP

• Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU

• Minimum of 6 MB of free hard disk space for driver and utility

installation

• Another IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2804WBRP-G Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with USB Print Server, or another machine with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2802W EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless PCI Card

Package Contents

The EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter package includes:

• 1 SMC2862W-G EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 Quick Installation Guide

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.com

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton and the original packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The SMC2862W-G adapter provides 54 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11g standard. It can be installed in any computer running Windows 2000/XP, with a 2.0 USB slot.

LED

The status LED indicator of the SMC2862W-G is described in the following figure and table.

Figure 1. LED Indicator

Status Description

On (Green) Indicates a valid connection.

Slow Flashing Indicates that the adapter is scanning for

available networks.

Fast Flashing Indicates that the adapter is transmitting or

receiving data.

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