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IMITED
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ARRANTY
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IMITED WARRANTY
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C
OMPLIANCES
FCC - Class B
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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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 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
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 the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
SMC’s EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter is a 54 Mbps
(72 Mbps Turbo Mode) 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 notebook
PCs and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect SMC2755W
802.11a Wireless Access Point, you can create an instant network
that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as
moving or installing additional access points — no wires!
IRELESS
C
ARDBUS
A
DAPTER
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ONNECT
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IRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER
Package Checklist
The EZ Connect Wireless CardBus Adapter package includes:
•1 EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter (SMC2735W)
•1 Driver and Utility CD ROM
•This User Guide
Please register this product and upgrade product warranty 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 in case
there is a need to return it for repair.
Hardware Description
SMC’s EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter is fully
compliant with 802.11a wireless networking as defined in IEEE
802.11a. It can be installed in any notebook with a CardBus slot.
Support is provided for Windows 98/ME/2000/NT4.0/XP.
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ONNECT
™ 802.11A W
IRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER
Applications
EZ Connect Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective
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
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations and open
areas where wiring is difficult to employ
•Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks which frequently rearrange
the workplace or change location
•Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need
temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and
shipping companies which need additional workstations for a
peak period. Auditors who require workgroups at customer
sites.
•Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need
access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail
store or an office campus.
•SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small
computer network.
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ONNECT
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IRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER
LED Indicators
The SMC2735W includes two status LED indicators, as described in
the following figure and table.
Power LED
Network LED
LEDConditionStatus
PowerOn Awake from power save. (The
CardBus Adapter automatically enters
this state after exit from power save
mode and before any other activity.)
OffNo Power.
Slow
Flashing
Fast
Flashing
NetworkOffNeither associated nor looking for
Slow
Flashing
Fast
Flashing
Alternate
Power/Network
Alternate
Flashing of
both LEDs
Power save mode - or indicates
association with no activity (if flashing
together with Network LED).
Indicates associated with network
activity. (Flashing together with
Network LED.)
association.
Associated with no activity. (Flashes
together with Power LED.)
Associated with network activity.
(Flashes together with Power LED.)
Looking for a network but no activity.
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ONNECT
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IRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER
System Requirement
Before you install the EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus
Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:
•A computer with a CardBus slot
•Windows 98/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP (Have the Windows
installation CD-ROM ready for use during installation)
•A minimum of 10 Mbytes of free disk space for installing the
driver and utility program
•Other IEEE 802.11a-compliant devices installed in your service
area (such as the SMC2755W Wireless 802.11a Access Point)
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ARDWARE INSTALLATION
H
ARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Turn your computer on and boot to your operating system.
2. Find an available CardBus slot in your computer.
3. With the EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter 68-pin
connector facing the CardBus slot and the EZ Connect 802.11a
Wireless CardBus Adapter label facing up, slide the card
completely into the CardBus slot as shown below.
Note:The CardBus slot allows you to “hot swap” the CardBus
Adapter at any time, even when your computer is
powered on.
4. For Windows 98/NT4.0/ME/2000/XP, CardBus specification is
required. Please check the documents for your CardBus
Adapter driver before installing the software driver for the
SMC2735W.
5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating
system. Drivers can be found on the CD ROM. See “Driver
Installation” on page 8 for more information.
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ARDWARE INSTALLATION
6. Install the EZ Connect Wireless 802.11a CardBus Configuration
Utility for your wireless CardBus Adapter. The Setup.exe file
can be found on the CD ROM. See “Configuration and
Diagnostic Utility” on page 25 for more information.
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RIVER INSTALLATION
D
RIVER INSTALLATION
The folder labeled “Driver” on the CD ROM that comes with the
package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ
Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter. 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.
You may find that the instructions in this chapter do not exactly
match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and
screenshots were created from Windows 2000. Windows 98,
Windows XP and Windows Millennium Edition are similar, but not
identical, to Windows 2000.
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Windows 98/2000/ME/XP Installation
1. Insert the CardBus into a standard CardBus slot in your
notebook.
2. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP will automatically detect the new
hardware and prompt you to install the driver. Click “Next” to
find the driver.
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RIVER INSTALLATION
3. Insert the CD ROM labeled “SMC2735W/SMC2755W Driver/
Utility/Documentation CD,” specify the location
“D:\Driver\Win2K (or Win98...)” and click “Next.”
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4. Click “Next” to copy files from the CD-ROM.
5. Click “Finish” to end the installation.
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RIVER INSTALLATION
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RIVER INSTALLATION
6. To communicate with SMC EZ Connect 802.11a wireless
devices, you may need to configure the CardBus Adapter.
From the “Start” menu select “Settings” ” then click on “Control
Panel.”
7. Double click on the “SMC NIC Configuration” icon
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RIVER INSTALLATION
8. You may either modify the default settings or create a new
configuration profile. To modify the default settings, click
“Modify.” To create a new configuration profile, click “New.”
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9.
Configuration Name - Enter the desired profile name.
Network Name (SSID) - Set the “SSID” (Service Set ID) to the
same as that used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point
you want to connect to. (The SMC2755W access point default
is ANY.)
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Note:The SSID is upper/lower case sensitive and can
consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Network Connection - Set “Network Connection” to
“Ad Hoc” or “AP (Infrastructure)” depending on the type of
network you want to connect to. (See page 21.)
Turbo Mode - Enable “Turbo Mode” to enhance performance
to 72Mbps (Default: Disabled). Please note that when the
Turbo Mode is enabled for the CardBus Adapter, it must also
be enabled for the Access Point.
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RIVER INSTALLATION
Power Saving Mode - Enable the “Power Saving” mode to
reduce power loading. (Default: Normal)
Locally Administered Address - Check this checkbox if you
wish to set your own MAC address for the Cardbus Adapter. A
MAC address consists of 12 hexadecimal numbers.
10. Click “OK” when you have finished the configuration profile.
This returns you to the “SMC NIC Configuration” dialog box.
The profile can be modified by selecting the profile name from
the “Configuration List” and clicking on “Modify.”
11. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device
to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. The
EZ Connect 802.11a Wireless CardBus Adapter supports
“Shared Key” encryption with key lengths from the standard
64-bit, industry standard 128-bit, to the extended 152-bit. In
addition to the standard WEP key, a per-station unique key is
also supported. For more secure data transmission, you may
set the WEP to ensure network security. All wireless devices
must have the same Key ID values to communicate.
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To enter security keys click on the “Security” tab in the
“Network Configuration Settings” screen and check “Enable Security.”
Note:64-Bit Manual Entry - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits.
128-Bit Manual Entry - Each Key ID contains 26 HEX
digits.
152-Bit Manual Entry - Each Key ID contains 32 HEX
digits.
12. Click “Close” in the Network dialog box and the system will
restart your computer.
13. To add protocols after installation, go to the “Control Panel”
and double-click “Network.”
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14. Click “Add” to install the network protocols you want to use,
such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install TCP/IP, be
sure to set the appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and Domain
for your network. If you install an IPX/SPX-compatible
protocol, then you also need to install the Client for NetWare
Networks.
15. Click “File and Print Sharing” to share files or printers.
16. Click “Close” in the Network dialogue box and the system will
restart your computer.
Installation for Windows NT 4.0
1. Insert the CardBus into a standard CardBus slot in your
notebook.
2. From the desktop, select “Settings” and click on “Control
Panel.”
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3. Double click on “Network.”
4. Click “Adapters,” and then click the “Add” button on the
Network dialog box.
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5. Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters.
Click “Have Disk” to continue.
6. Windows NT will ask for the drive/path containing the
SMC2735W Windows NT drivers. Insert the CD ROM labeled
“SMC2735W/SMC2755W Driver/Utility/Documentation CD,”
specify the location “D:\Driver\WinNT” and click “OK.”
7. Windows NT will attempt to locate an INF file in the specified
path. If you have entered the path name correctly, Windows
NT should copy the appropriate drivers to the Windows NT
system. Acknowledge the selection by clicking “OK.”
8. The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear. Configure the card
as described below, and click “OK.”
I/O Base - Default: 240 (Check for available resources under
Windows NT Diagnostics.)
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IRQ Level - Select 9, 10 or 11. (Check for available resources
under Windows NT Diagnostics.)
Mode - Set to “AdHoc” or “Infrastructure,” depending on the
type of network you want to connect to (see page 21).
SSID - Set the “SSID” identifier to the same as that used by the
ad hoc workgroup or access point you want to connect to.
(SMC2755W Access point default: ANY)
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ETWORK
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ETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING
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ONFIGURATION
AND
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports stand-alone wireless
network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
The SMC2735W can be configured as:
•Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs
•Infrastructure for enterprise LANs
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LANNING
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Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each
equipped with one wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as
an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc
wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio
channel.
An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO
operation.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
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Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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ETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING
Infrastructure Wireless LAN
The SMC2735W can also provide access to a wired LAN for
wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called
an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists
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 increases 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
Server
Desktop PC
Switch
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Access Point
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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ETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communications domain for
each EZ Connect Wireless Access Point. For wireless PCs that do
not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for
the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you
want to connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the
access point to which he wants you to connect.
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile
workers. More than one access point can be configured 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 SMC wireless network cards and adapters
and SMC2755W Wireless access points within a specific ESS must
be configured with the same SSID.
File
Server
Desktop PC
Switch
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
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Switch
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
Access Point
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
<BSS1>
Access Point
<ESS>
Seamless Roaming
<BSS2>
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ONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
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ONFIGURATION AND
D
IAGNOSTIC
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless CardBus Adapter provides free
optional management software for quick network configuration
and easy diagnostics. The CD labeled “SMC2735W/SMC2755W
Driver/Utility/Documentation CD,” that comes with the package,
contains a Utility Program that has user-friendly interface for
configuring the card.
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Utility Installation
To install the utility software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM in your PC’s CD player.
2. Select “Run...” from Windows “Start” menu bar.
TILITY
3. Click on “Browse...” to locate the setup file of this program.
4. Then click on “OK” to run the setup program.
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5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.
Using the Wireless LAN Utility
Once the installation is completed, the configuration utility can be
accessed from the “Start” menu, as shown below.
This configuration software includes the following functions:
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ONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
General Information Screen
When you start the CardBus utility, general information for the
SMC2735W is shown under the first tab of the utility windows as
shown below.
Frame Statistics
This, and the following dialog box, provides statistics on frames
sent and received by the CardBus Adapter
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Transmit Retries
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Station
This screen displays information on all access points on the
network. If “Station Status” is “Associated,” the Cardbus Adapter is
linked to an access point and information on this access point is
shown in the top part of the screen.
Channel - The radio channel through which the Access Point
communicates to PCs in its BSS. (Default: “52” for the USA and
“38” for Japan.) A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of
wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to
the wired LAN. Note that the channel for wireless clients is
automatically set to the same as that used by the access point to
which it is linked.
Frequency - The radio frequency at which the CardBus Adapter is
communicating with the Access Point.
BSSID - The MAC address of the access point.
SSID - Service Set ID. (See “Infrastructure Wireless LAN for
Roaming Wireless PCs” on page 24.)
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Driver
This dialog box gives information on how the operating system
interacts with the CardBus Adapter.
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ROUBLE SHOOTING
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC
Technical Support.
Adapter Installation Problems
If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless CardBus
Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the
following:
•Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the CardBus slot.
When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebook’s slot,
a click should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted.
Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to
the card’s connector.
•Try the card in another CardBus slot. If this also fails, test your
computer with another SMC2735W wireless card that is known
to operate correctly.
•When operating under Windows NT, make sure a CardBus
adapter and socket services driver is installed in your computer.
Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows NT
Diagnostics utility.
•Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS.
•If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may
be causing conflict, remove all other adapters from the
computer and test the wireless adapter separately.
•Check for a defective computer or CardBus slot by trying the
adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly.
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Network Connection Problems
If the Network LED on the CardBus adapter does not light, or if
you cannot access any 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 are using may be defective. Try to use
another access point.
•If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the
network, check that you have enabled and configured the
service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular server,
ensure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password.
•If you cannot access the Internet, ensure that 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 access point that the station is associated with is
powered on.
•Make sure your wireless station is configured with the same
operating radio channel as the access point.
•If you still cannot connect, change the access point and all the
stations within the BSS to another radio channel.
•Make sure the BSSID is the same as the access point for a
station with roaming disabled, or the SSID is the same as the
access point for a station with roaming enabled.
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SMC Networks: 802.11a Wireless Products
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 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 SMC’s full line of wireless products, you can visit SMC’s
Web site at www.smc.com or you can call SMC toll-free at
800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold
with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime
warranty.
SMC 802.11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table
32 to 140 °F/ 0 to 50 °C (operating)
32 to 158 °F/ 0 to 70 °C (storage)
Humidity
5 to 80% (non-condensing)
Vibration/Shock/Drop
IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC 68-2-32
Emissions
FCC Class B
Safety
CSA/NTRL (CSA 22.2 No. 950 & UL 1950)
Vibration/Shock/Drop
IEC 68-2-34/IEC 68-2-32
Standards
IEEE 802.11a
Software Drivers
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
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Windows XP
Windows ME
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PECIFICATIONS
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ERMINOLOGY
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ERMINOLOGY
The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document.
Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly
connects wired and wireless networks.
Ad hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each
with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
Backbone – The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of
the network that transports information from one central location
to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local
system.
Base Station – In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the
central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications
with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular
and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell
has its own base station; each base station in turn is
interconnected with other cells’ bases.
BSS – BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an Access Point and
all the LAN PCs that are associated with it.
CSMA/CA – Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Avoidance.
ESS – ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for “Extended Service Set.” More
than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set.
LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS
(ESS-ID, SSID).
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Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network,
which accepts transmission from computers and terminals.
Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps base band transmission rate, using
a shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone
wire.
Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called
an Infrastructure configuration.
Roaming – A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and
maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network.
RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may
not be aware of each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this
“Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the
preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be
enabled.
WEP – “Wired Equivalent Privacy” is based on the use of 64-bit,
128-bit or 152-bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm.
Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from
network traffic.
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