SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2632W, 2632W, 2632W GU, 2632W SI User Manual

EZ Connect

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Wireless PC Card

User Guide

SMC2632W

V1.0

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Hello and welcome!

The SMC™s EZ Connect Wireless PC Card 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 notebook 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 PC Card package includes:

• 1 EZ Connect Wireless PC Card (SMC2632W)

• 1 driver diskette

• 1 utility diskette

• Quick Installation Guide

• 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.

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Hardwar

e Descrition

SMC™s EZ Connect Wireless PC Card supports an 11 Mbps half­duplex connection to Ethernet networks. This card 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,
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
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

• 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
Indicator LED

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• 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

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

LED Indicator

The EZ Connect Wirelss PC Card includes one status LED indicator,
as described in the following figure and table.

Mode Status Description

AdHoc Flashing Indicates that the PC card is

operating in AdHoc mode.

Infrastructure Flashing Indicates that the PC card is

browsing active access points.

On Indicates a valid connection to an

access points

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System Requirements

Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card, check your
system for the following requirements:

• A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot, and a PCMCIA card and
socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA
specification

• 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

• Other IEEE 802.11b-compliant devices installed in your service
area (such as the SMC2652W Wireless Access Point, or the
SMC2602W Wireless PCI Adapter) Status LED

Installation

Warnings:

Backup your driver diskette and use the copy as the working
diskette to protect the original from accidental damage.

1. Turn your computer on and boot to your operating system.

2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your
computer.

3. With the PC Card™s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot
and the "EZ Connect Wireless PC Card" label facing up, slide the
card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown below.

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Note:

The PCMCIA slot allows you to "hot swap" PC Cards any time, even
when the power of your computer is on.

4. For Windows 95/98/NT/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services
compliant with revision 2. 10 of the PCMCIA specification are
required. Please check the documents for your PCMCIA driver
before installing the software driver for the SMC2632W.

5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating
system. Drivers can be found on the driver diskette. See "Driver
Installation and Configuration". for more information.

6. Install the configuration program for your wireless PC Card. The
SETUP.EXE file can be found on the utility diskette. See
"Configuration and Diagnostic Utility" (page 20) for more
information.

Driver Installation

The diskette labeled "Driver Diskette"_ that comes with the
package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ
Connect Wireless PC 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. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in
your notebook and then boot up the computer.

2. 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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3. Insert the floppy disk labeled "Driver Diskette", specify the
location "A:\", and click "Next".

4. Click "Next", to copy files from the floppy disk.

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5. For Windows 2000, select the protocols you want to use and
click "OK".

6. To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps wireless devices set the
"Authentication Algorithmlc" to "Shared Key" Products from
some other vendors use the setting "Open System". Use the
same setting as the other devices in your network.

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