SMC Networks 2336W-AG - annexe 1, EZ-Stream SMC2336W-AG User Manual

EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter User Guide
The easy way to make all yo ur network connections
38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000
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Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable . Howev er , no responsib ility is assumed by SMC f or its use, nor f or an y 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 © 2003 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ-Stream is 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
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) an y changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits f or radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
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EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/ EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
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RFI Emission:
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC, medical)
• Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995 (AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
LVD: • EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997) MDD: • IEC 60601-1
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EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
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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. Verwenden 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.
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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
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.
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
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ABLE OF
EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless
CardBus Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features......................................................................1
Applications.................................................................2
System Requirements...... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ..................3
Package Contents.......................................................4
Hardware Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
LEDs............................................................................5
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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ONTENTS
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000.......................................7
For Windows XP........................................................12
Wireless Card Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration.............................................................19
Link information.... ... .................................... ... ... ...26
IP Information................................. ......................27
Site Survey...........................................................28
Version Information..............................................30
Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . .31
Network Topologies...................................................31
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN...........................................31
Infrastructure Wireless LANs ...............................32
Setting the Communication Domain.......... .... ... ... ......33
Stationary Wireless PCs ......................................33
Roaming Wireless PCs........................................33
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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adapter Installation Problems................................... 35
Network Connection Problems................................. 36
SMC Networks EZ-Stream Wireless Cardbus
Adapter Maximum Distance Table............ 37
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General Specifications............................ ... ... .... ... ... .. 39
Data Rate and Output Power .............................. 41
Typical Range and Receiver Sensitivity.............. 42
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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EZ-Stream™ Universal
2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter
SMC’s EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter (SMC2336W-AG) is a triple-band wireless network adapter that supports up to 54 Mbps data rate, and seamlessly integrates with e xisting Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance over head for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks or computers, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 80 2.11a, 11b , or 11 g wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with y our existing LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or install ing additional access points – no wires!
Features
Up to 108 Mbps data rate connection
Backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN
infrastructure
Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
Easy installation and user-friendly configuration
Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower
cost than wired alternatives
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EZ-Stream™ Univer sal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter
Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily
Supports Complementary Code Keying (CCK) for 802.11b backward compatibilty
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides robust, high speed connection
Wireless data encryption for enhanced network security
Applications
EZ-Stream wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients 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
Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manuf acturers, and banks who frequently rearr ange the workplace and chang e loca tio n
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations f or peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites
Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses , retailers , office work ers who need acce ss to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus etc
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SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users
SOHO users who need quic k and easy installation of a small mobile computer network
Wireless Multimedia Systems
Provides OFDM high-bandwidth for wireless multimedia applications for users such as video communication systems
System Requirements
Before you install the EZ-Stream Universal Wireless CardBus Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:
Available 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA type II or type III slot
System Requirements
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
Minimum of 10MB of free hard disk space f or driv er and utility
installation
Another IEEE 802.11a, 11b, or 11g compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2304WBR-AG Baricade Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, or another machine with a wireless adapter , such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect
2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless USB adapter
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EZ-Stream™ Univer sal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter
Package Contents
The EZ-Stream Universal Wireless CardBus Adapter package includes:
1 Wireless CardBus Adapter (SMC2336 W-AG)
1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
1 Quick Installation Guide
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at
www.smc.com
Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton and the original packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.
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Hardware Description
Hardware Description
The SMC2336W- A G Adapter pro vides 54 Mbps conn ections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11a,b,g standards. It can be installed in any notebook running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, with a CardBus type II or type III slot.
LEDs
The two status LED indicators of the SMC2336W-AG are described in the following figure and table.
Link On (Green) Indicates a valid
Activity (ACT) Flashing Indicates that the
LINK
ACT
LED Status Description
connection.
Flashing Indicates the Adapter
is scanning for available networks.
Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To
protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components, and touch the ground ofte n to eq u alize the static charges, before handling the card.
1. Find an av ailab le type II or type III CardBus slot in y our laptop.
2. With the Adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the CardBus slot,
and the “EZ-Stream” label f acing up, slid e the card completely into the slot as shown below.
Note: The SMC2336W-AG Wireless CardBus Adapter allows
you to “hot swap” the card any time, even when your notebook is powered on.
3. For Windo ws 98/Me/2000, CardBus specification is required. Please check the documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the driver and utility software for the SMC2336W-AG adapter.
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Driver and Utility Installation
Driver and Utility
Installation
The EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers for the SMC2336W-AG Adapter. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from the SMC web site at www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support.
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000
You may find that the screen shots here do not e xactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screen shots were created from Windows 2000. Steps for Windows 98SE and Windows Millennium Edition, are similar, but not identical, to Windows 2000.
For driver and utility installation for Windows XP, see instructions on page 12.
Note: For Windows 98SE users, installation processes may
require the use of your original copy of Windows OS. Please have the Windows OS CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Install Driver/Utility. Then the Choose Setup Language window will appear. Select the desired language from the drop-down menu and click OK.
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