Smc 2512W-B User Guide

SMC2512W-B EU

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. How ever, 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.

Trademarks

SMC is a registered trademark; and EliteConnect is a trademark of SMC Networks. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

EC Conformance Declaration CE 0560 (!)

SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o , 4 a , 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, 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

Safety Compliance 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. V erwenden 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.

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.

1| Overview

The new SMC2512W-B EU provides wireless LAN access to desktop computers with an available PCI slot. It offers an incredi ble transmit power of 100mW, one of the highest in the industry. The SMC EliteConnect 802.11b High Power Wireless PCI Card provides an operating range up to 3 times greater than the standard 802.11b wireless clients. Since it has the ability to significant ly decrease indoor multi-path distortion, users will experience dramatic improvements in the quality and throughput of their wireless networking. Equipped with a detachable antenna with two available MMCX connectors, users can connect an optional high gain antenna (SMCANT-OM5) to increase the already superior range of the SMC2512W-B EU.

Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, this new product can be configured for Ad-hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer) or Infrastructure mode (communication to the wired network via an Access Point). Since it is based on 802.11b standard, it is interoperable among different 802.11b compliant vendors. The included EZ Installation Wizard enables quick and easy setup.

The new SMC2512W-B EU 802.11b High Power Wireless PCI Card consists of two components: SMC2512W-B EU PCI Card and SMC2531W-B EU Wireless PC Card. The SMC2512W-B EU PCI Card is a high-performance PCI Card that bridges between PCI and PC Card desktop computer interfaces. It is compliant with both 16-bit and 32-bit PC Card specification defined in PCMCIA Release

2.1 and JEIDA 4.1 notes, plus it is able to support any combination of 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit PC Cards in one socket that has 3.3V or 5.0V power requirements. The SMC2531W-B EU is an 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card that connects with an existing Ethernet installation so wireless users can gain instant network access and resources. This combined solution becomes EliteConnect 802.11b High Power Wireless PCI Card which enables superior performance, range and reliability for wireless desktop users.

2| Features

• PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant

• 95/97 PC Card Standard compliant

• 3.3V or 5V operation

• IEEE 802.11b compliant

• 2.4GHz frequency band

• Uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology

• High data rates at up to 11 Mbps

• Transmit power up to 100mW

• Up to 2,700 feet of operating range

• Detachable antenna with MMCX connectors

• EZ Installation Wizard

• Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode

• Advanced Enterprise level security and RADIUS authentica tion

• Profile management

• Site survey software

3| System Requirements

• IBM PC compatible computer

• An available PCI expansion slot

• CDROM drive

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

• Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU

• Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation

• Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the

SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, or another PC with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

4| Package Contents

After unpacking the EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PCI Card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

• 1 SMC2512W -B EU EliteConnect PCI Card

• 1 SMC2531W -B EU EliteConnect High Power Wireless PC Card

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 Quick Installation Guide

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

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's web site:

http://www.smc.com

5| Getting Started

Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specific a-

tion v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. In addition, 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 c omputer’s cover.

2. Select an available PCI slot and remove the cover bracket.

3. Install the SMC2512W-B EU PCI 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 doe s not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard.

4. Attach the SMC2531W-B EU Wireless PC Card to the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-B EU PCI Card.

5. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on.

6. The Wireless PCI Card 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.

6| Driver Installation – Option 1 (EZ Installation Wizard – Recommended)

Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please

have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the

EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.

Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button. For Windows XP, skip to Step 7. For Windows 98SE/ME/2000, follow the installation instructions for the Winroute Setup Pr o-

gram. Step 3: The welcome dialog box appears. Click Next> to continue.

Step 4: The Software License Agreement dialog box appears. Read through the software license

agreement, and then click Yes to continue setup procedure.

Step 5: The setup program will automatically identify the running system, install corresponding sof tware, and configure your system for the SMC2512-B EU PCI Card. Select the destination folder (default folder recommended) and click [Next>] button to co ntinue.

Step 6: Following the completion of software driver setup, the Setu p complete dialog box appears. Click Finish to complete the software setup. Click “No, I will restart my computer later”. Continue to install the SMC2531W-B EU driver and utility.

Step 7: The SMC2531W -B EU Install will begin. Click [Next>] to begin the installation.

Step 8: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [N ext >] to continue.

Step 9: You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue.

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