Smc WPCI-G2 User Manual

EZ Connect g

802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

SMCWPCI-G2

EZ Connect™ g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

User Guide

The easy way to make all your network connections

20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

February 2008 Pub No: R01

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.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

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

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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2.4GHz operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1

through 11.

Compliances

IC (Industry Canada) Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2.4GHz operation of this product in Canada is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

Compliances

EC Conformance Declaration

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN 300 328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN 60950

NCC (Taiwan)

注意 !

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均

不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干

擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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EZ Connect™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter . . 1

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

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

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

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the SMCWPCI-G2 Utility Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Link Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ONTENTS

Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . 25

Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SMCWPCI-G2 Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

EZ CONNECT™G 802.11G

WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER

SMC’s EZ Connect™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-G2) is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks. 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 desktop computers, and start networking.

Using this card in conjunction with SMC wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points – no wires!

Features

• Up to 54 Mbps data rate

• Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling

• Greater flexibility to locate or move networked computers

• Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower

cost than wired alternatives

• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments

existing networks quickly and easily

APPLICATIONS

• Easy installation

• Working range up to 60 m (197 ft) at 54 Mbps, or up to 350 m

(1,155 ft) at 1 Mbps for indoor communications

• Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection

• Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 2000/XP/Vista)

• Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration

• Enhances your network security with WEP and WPA/WPA2

data encryption

• Removable antenna

Applications

EZ ConnectTM g wireless products offer fast and reliable 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

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

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 periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

• 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 users

SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network

System Requirements

Before you install the Wireless PCI Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:

• A computer with a bus-mastered PCI slot, and PCI card and socket services compliant with revision 2.2 of the PCI specification

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista (have the Windows OS installation CD ready for use during driver installation)

• A minimum of 6 Mbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program

• Another IEEE 802.11b/g compliant device installed in your network or another computer with a wireless adapter

PACKAGE CHECKLIST

Package Checklist

The EZ Connect™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter package includes:

• 1 EZ Connect™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 External Antenna

• 1 Quick Installation Guide

• Warranty Registration Card

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC’s web site 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 if there is a need to return it for repair.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE

802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus

computers and supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

LED Indicators

The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table.

LED Status Description

ACT (Activity)

PWR (Power/ Link)

Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is

sending/receiving data on your network.

On Indicates a valid connection with an access

point.

Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Adapter is

operating in the Ad Hoc mode.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Warning:

• If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version.

• 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 computer’s cover.

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

3. Detach the antenna from the Wireless PCI Adapter before inserting the card into a PCI slot.

4. Insert the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Screw the card’s bracket securely into the computer’s chassis.

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