Edgecore Networks SMCWUSBSN4 Users Manual

USER GUIDE

EZ ConnectTM N
150 Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

SMCWUSBS-N4

EZ Connect
User Guide

TM

N SMCWUSBS-N4

No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

May 2011

SMC-UG-0511-01

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 © 2011 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

No. 1 Creation Road III,

Hsinchu Science Park,

30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.

All rights reserved

Tradem arks :

SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess
are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement,
please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://
www.smc.com.

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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 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 or more 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

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.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR)
limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be
used in desktop or laptop computers. This device cannot be used with
handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the
body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

CE MARK WARNING

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and
other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any
limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/Remark

Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and

France Outdoor use

italy None If used outside of own premises, general

Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and

Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical

Russian
Federation

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Do not use the product outdoors in France.

limited to 10 mW
e.i.r.p. within the
band 2454-2483.5
MHz

None Only for indoor applications

public service

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow
current relaxed regulation. Full implementation
planned 2012

authorization is required

service supply(not for spectrum)

area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny­Ålesund

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the wireless adapter, including

its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the
device and use its configuration software.

AUDIENCE This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You

should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.

CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show

information:

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Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related

features or instructions.

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damage the system or equipment.

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Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or

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Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use

the wireless adapter.

Quick Installation Guide

Also, as part of the wireless adapter’s software, there is online help that
describes all configuration related features.

REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

MAY 2011 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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BOUT THIS GUIDE

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CONTENTS

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4

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OMPLIANCES 5

BOUT THIS GUIDE 7

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ONTENTS 9

1I

NTRODUCTION 11

Overview of the product 11
Features 11
LED Status 12

2INSTALLATION GUIDE 13

Hardware Installation 13
Software Installation 13

For Windows XP 13

3CONFIGURATION GUIDE 19

For Windows XP 19
Current Status 20
Profile Management 21

Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 22
Remove a profile 27
Switch another Profile 27
Export a Profile 27
Import a Profile 27
Scan Available Networks 28
Auto Profile Selection Management 28

Diagnostics 30

Check Driver Information 30
Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 31

4 WPS CONFIGURATION 32

PBC (Push Button Configuration) Method 33

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PIN Method 35

Enter a PIN into your AP/Router Device 35
Enter the PIN from your AP/Router Device 36

AHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 38

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LOSSARY 40

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1 INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT

The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless
performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection,
you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming,
video streaming and so on.

FEATURES

The SMCWUSBS-N4’s auto-sensing capability allows h
rate of up to 150 Mbps for maximum throughput. The adapter has good
capability on anti-jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless
(802.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2
encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal
information from being exposed.

The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation
process; the
connection immediately.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection,
the SMCWUSBS-N4 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading
wireless connectivity.

◆ IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards

◆ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1X authentication, TKIP/

AES encryption, WEP encryption

SMC Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless

igh packet transfer

◆ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless

data rate of up to 150 Mbps

◆ Automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating

limitations

◆ Provides USB interface

◆ Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes

◆ Good capability on anti-jamming

◆ Supports roaming between access points when configured in

Infrastructure mode

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LED STATUS

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LED Status

◆ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information

◆ Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP 32/64, Windows Vista 32,

Windows 7

Table 1: LED Indicator

Status Working Status

Off The driver has not been installed.

Flashing Slowing The driver has been installed but there is no data being

Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

transmitted or received.

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2 INSTALLATION GUIDE

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

There are two ways to install the Adapter:

1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.

2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable

attached in package.

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The Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the

adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

FOR WINDOWS XP The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the USB driver and

software utility for the Wireless USB Adapter.

The installation screens are similar for Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista and Windows 7. The installation interface for Windows XP is
shown in this user guide.

To install the Wireless USB Adapter's driver and utilities for Windows 2000
and Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your PC and wait until the Windows system has completely

started.

2. Load the EZ Installation & Documentation CD that comes with the

package. The install program should start automatically.

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If the install program does not start automatically, double-click My
Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation
CD was placed. Open the SMCWUSBS-N4 folder and double-click
“Setup.exe.”

3. Click “Install Driver/Utility” to start the installation.

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