Smc 2602W User Guide
EZ Connect
™
Wireless PCI Adapter
User Guide
SMC2602W
V1.0
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Hardware Description
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter is an 11 Mbps wireless
network card that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet
networks to support applications such as mobile users or
temporary conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless
connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which
include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just plug
wireless cards into your desktop PCs and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless
access point, you can create an instant network that integrates
seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or
expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing
additional access points - no wires!
Package Checklist
The EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter package includes:
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• 1 EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter (SMC2602W)
• 1 driver diskette
• 1 utility diskette
• Quick Installation Guide
• This User Guide
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SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter supports an 11 Mbps halfduplex connection to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully
compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as
defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any notebook with
a Type II PCMCIA slot. Support is provided for Windows
95/98/NT/2000.
Applications
The EZ Connect Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, costeffective solution for wireless client access to the network in
applications such as:
• Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
• Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas
where wiring is difficult to employ
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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
in case there is a need to return it for repair.
• Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange
the workplace and change location
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need a
temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and
shipping companies who need additional workstations for a
peak period. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites
• Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access
to databases while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or
office campus
System Requirements
Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter, check your
system for the following requirements:
• SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small
computer network
LED Indicators
The EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter includes one status LED
indicator, as described in the following figure and table.
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Mode Status Description
AdHoc Flashing Indicates that the PCI Adapter
is operating in AdHoc mode.
Infrastructure Flashing Indicates that the PCI Adapter
is browsing active access
points.
On Indicates avalid connection to
an access point.
• An available PCI bus-master slot in your computer.
• Windows 95/98/NT/2000 (Have the Windows installation
CD-ROM ready for use during installation).
• A minimum of 500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the
driver and utility program.
• Another IEEE 802.11b-compliant device installed in your
network, such as the SMC2652W Wireless Access Point, or the
SMC 2602W Wireless PCI Adapter.
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Installation
Warnings:
• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the
card, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before
handling the card.
• Backup your driver diskette and use the copy as the working
diskette to protect the original from accidental damage.
• Do not remove the PCI adapter from, or plug it into, the
computer while it is powered on.
1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove
the computer’s cover.
2. Select an unused PCI bus-master slot and remove its protective
bracket.
3. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors
are firmly seated inside the slot. Then, screw the card’s bracket
securely into the PC’s chassis.
4. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating
system. Drivers can be found on the driver diskette. See “Driver
Installation” for more information.
5. Install the configuration program for your wireless PCI adapter.
The SETUP.EXE file can be found on the utility diskette. See
“Configuration and Diagnostic Utility” (page 20) for more
information.
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Driver Installation
The diskette labeled ”driver Diskette” that comes with the package
contains all the software drivers available for the EZ Connect
Wireless PCI Card. Select the driver you need for your system and
refer to this guide for the installation and configuration procedure.
Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web
site at http://www.smc.com.
Windows 95/98/2000 Installation
1. Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically detect the new
hardware and prompt you to install the driver Click “Next” to
find the driver.
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2. Insert the floppy disk labeled “driver Diskette” specify the
location “A:\” and click ”next”
3. Click “Next” to copy files from the floppy disk.
4. For Windows 2000, select the protocols you want to use and
click “OK”.
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5. To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices set
ie Authentication Algorithmlc to i˜ÄShared Key.li Products from
some other vendors use the setting ieOpen System.lm Use the
same setting as other devices in your network.
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6. To set up an ad hoc wireless LAN (refer to page 17), set
“Channel” 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
set the channel to be the same as that used by the access
point.
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