SMC Networks 2632W - annexe 1, EZ Connect SMC2632W User Manual

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EZ Connect
Wireless PC Card
11 Mbps data rate – provides alternative to wired LANs
that can dramatically cut costs
Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps,
350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps
augments existing networks quickly and easily
DSSS technology provides robust,
interference-resistant, and secure wireless connections
Supports a wide range of operating systems
(Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP)
Easy installation Built-in dual diversity antenna
User Guide
SMC2632W
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38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000
EZ Connect Wireless PC Card
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
June 2002 Revision Number: F1.0 Part No.: 01-111392-009 Pub No: 150000013400E R01
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Copyright
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.
Copyright © 2002 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under no rmal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller . Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product regis t ration card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will no t affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the peri od of time d uring whic h the pro duct is an “Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technolo gies emerge , older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discret ion, replace an ol der pro duct in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replac emen t products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty o r the re mainder of the ini tial warran ty, whiche ver is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memo ry data o f C usto mer cont ained in, sto red o n, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.
Customers must contac t SMC for a Return Material Authoriz ation number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968. Cu stomers are respons ible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.
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IMITED WARRANTY
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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMERS SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMCS OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN F ACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW , STAT UTOR Y OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMERS OR ANY THIRD PERSONS MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warrant y service for one year foll owing disconti nuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covere d by a standard one-y ear warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
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COMPLIANCES
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. Thes e l imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment ge nerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and us ed in accordance with ins tructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference w ill not occur in a particula r 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 conne c ted
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Caution: To assure continued compli ance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or periph eral devic es). Any chan ges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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.
CAUTION STATEMENT: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thi s equipment should be installed and operat ed with a minimum distance of 5 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note:
In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, SMC requires that you use a quali ty interface ca ble when conn ecting to t his device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Attach unshielded twisted-pair cab le (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port.
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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-c aus ing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radi oélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: Appareils Numériques, NMB-003 édictée par lIndustrie.
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
o
, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complie s 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 wit h th ese Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI Emission:
Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998
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
Immunity:
Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
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)
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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 Aerosolrei niger. 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 Beschädigung en 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 Netzanschlußleit ung 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 ei ner Überspannun g eine Besch ädigung vermieden.
12.Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegens tände 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.
Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
Voltage dips, short interruptions and vo ltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduct ion @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @50 00 ms)
LVD:
EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
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14.Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Service stelle zu überprüfen:
a.Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b.Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c.Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausg esetzt. d.W enn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung en tsprechend funktion iert oder
Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e.Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anze i chen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dies es 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.
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ONTENTS
EZ Connect™ Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Windows 98/Me/2000 Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows XP Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Wireless Utility in Windows 98, Me, NT, and 2000 . . 19
Quick-Launch Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . .32
Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SMC Networks
802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Software Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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EZ C
ONNECT
W
IRELESS
PC C
ARD
SMCs EZ Connect Wireless PC Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing 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 overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with SMC2655W 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!
Features
1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
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
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ONNECT
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IRELESS
PC C
ARD
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Easy installation
Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 350 m
(1155 ft) at 1 Mbps (indoor communication)
Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection
Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 98/Me/NT/2000 /XP)
Plug-and-Play
Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration
Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption
Built-in antenna
Applications
EZ Connect 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, 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 that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping
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YSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. 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 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 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 98/Me/NT/2000/XP (Prepare the Windows installation CD-ROM for use during installation.)
A minimum of 1500 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 SMC2655W Wireless Access Point, or another PC with a wireless adapter.
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ONNECT
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IRELESS
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ARD
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Package Checklist
The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card package includes:
1 Wireless PC Card (SMC2632W)
1 SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD
This User 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, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair.
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H
ARDWARE
D
ESCRIPTION
The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections 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 currently provided for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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ARDWARE DESCRIPTION
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LED Indicator
The EZ Connect Wireless PC Card includes one status LED indicator, as described in the following figure and table.
Link Status Status Description
802.11 AdHoc
On Green Indicates that the Wireless PC card is
operating in the 802.11 AdHoc mode.
Infrastructure Flashing
Green
Indicates that the Wireless PC card is browsing active access points.
On Green Indicates a valid connection with an
access point.
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ARDWARE
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NSTALLATION
Warnin g: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To
protect the card, always touch the metal cha ssis of your computer before handling the card.
1. Turn on your computer and boot 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.
Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to “hot swap PC Cards any
time, even when the power of your computer is on.
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4. For Windows 98/Me/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. Please check the documents of your PCMCIA driver before installing the software driver for the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card.
5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system. Drivers can be found on the SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD. See Driver Installation on the next page for more information.
6. Install the Utility program for your wireless PC card. The SETUP.EXE file of the utiltiy program can be found on the CD.
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RIVER
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NSTALLATION
The installation CD labeled SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD, that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card. Any new or updated drive rs can be downloaded from SMCs Web site at:
http://www.smc.com
Note: Check the SMC website for more support options. You can
access the online support options at:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools
Windows 98/Me/2000 Driver Installation
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 98. Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.
Note: For Windows NT and Window XP installations, please
skip to page 12 for ins t ru ct ion s.
1. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your notebook.
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2. Windows 98/Me/2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver needed. Click Next to find the driver.
3. Insert the driver installation CD into the CD-ROM, specify the location, E:\driver\win982k (assuming E: is the location of your CD-ROM drive), and click “Next.”
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4. Click Next to copy files from the CD.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
6. After driver installation, Click Yes to restart the computer.
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Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation
1. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in
your notebook.
2. From the desktop, select Control Panel, double-click Network, click Adapters, and then click the Add button in
the Network dialog box.
3. Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters. Click Have Disk to continue.
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4. Windows NT will ask for the drive/path containing the SMC2632W Windows NT drivers. Insert the provided CD into the CD-ROM drive, type E:\driver\winnt4 (assuming E: is the location of your CD-ROM drive), and then click “OK.”
5. Windows NT will attempt to locate the SYS and INF files in the specified path. If you have entered the path name correctly, Windows NT should copy the appropriate drivers to the Windows NT system. You need to acknowledge the selection by clicking “OK.”
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6. The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear. Configure the card as described below, and click “OK.”
IRQ Level - Default: 5 (Check for available resources under Windows NT Diagnostics.)
I/O Port Address - Default: 240 (Check for available resources under Windows NT Diagnostics.)
7. Click Close to finish the installation.
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8. After driver installation, the system will prompt you to restart the computer. Click “NO” if you want to continue installation for your network protocols and options.
9. Select the Services tab and 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.
10. If you install an IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, then you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks.
11. Click on the “Identification tab on the Network dialog box, and specify your computer name and network workgroup.
12. Restart your computer.
Windows XP Driver Installation
1. Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware and
prompt you to install the driver.
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2. Insert the “SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Check “Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
4. Windows XP will find the “SMC EZ Connect Wireless PC Card(SMC2632W). Click Next.
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5. Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway.
After the software has been installed, click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.
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U
TILITY
I
NSTALLATION
To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices, you may need to install and configure the Wireless PC Card. To install the utility software:
Note: You may find that the instructions here do not exactly
match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 2000. Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows 98 are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 2000.
1. Insert the installation CD labeled “SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD.
2.
Click “Start/Run...” and type
E:\utility\setup.exe (assuming E: is
the location of your CD-ROM drive).
3. Then click OK to run the setup progr am.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
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TILITY
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Using the Wireless Utility in Windows 98, Me, NT, and 2000
Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the “Start” menu, as shown below.
Quick-Launch Icon
When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. If the icon is on GREEN, you have a good connection. If it shows RED, you may need to check the access point (such as SMC2655W Wireless Access Point) and place it in a higher position, or move closer to the access point you wish to connect to.
Double-clicking the quick launch icon will open the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card Utility program, providing quick access to the adapter settings.
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The configuration utility includes the following tools: Status Allows you to monitor network status and configure
wireless adapter parameters.
Statistics – Shows wireless adapter statistics. Site Survey – Scans/Shows all the access points in range. Encryption – Provides WEP security control. Advanced – Allows you to configure the advanced settings. Version – Shows the version information.
Status
When you start the wireless PC Card utility, the information window for the SMC2632W is shown as in the figure below. Click on the “Status” tab to view the network status of the wireless adapter.
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Click Change to configure the Operating Mode,” “Channel, SSID and Tx Rate. After making a configuration change, the Submit button will become enabled. Click “Submit” to save the changes.
Operating Mode – Set the station operation mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to “Infrastructure” for configurations with an access point (Infrastructure is the default setting.)
Channel If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (See Network Topologies on page 32.), set the channel number 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, then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects.
Note: The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is
802.11 Ad-Hoc.
SSID Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect (by default this is blank). If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs, leave the SSID blank to allow connection to any access point.
Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give bette r range. (Default: Auto.)
Status - Shows the MAC address of the associated access point (BSS ID).
Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the access point.
Link Quality Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the access point.
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Statistics
The Statistics screen displays Data Frames and “Management Frames.
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Site Survey
The Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry.
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Encryption
Encryption – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in
the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to “128-bit” or “64-bit”. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security. The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network (Default: Disabled).
The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in SMCs EZ Connect Wireless PC Card is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders.
Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string, so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network.
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Manual Entry – Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements (two hexadecimal digits in each block.)
Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from the passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each station.
To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field.
2. Choose Create with Passphrase, type a string in the
Passphrase field, and click “Generate.”
3. Select the key, and click Apply. Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32
alphanumeric characters.
Or
1. Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into
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one of the key fields. The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.)
2. Click Apply.
Advanced Screen
You can use this screen to set values for “Fragmentation Threshold (Default: 2346 means Disabled), and RTS/CTS Threshold (Default: 2347 means Disabled).
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Version
The following screen shows the version information.
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Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool
Basic Settings
1. Right-click the network connection icon on the toolbar.
2. On the popup menu, click Status. The Wireless Network
Connection Status box will open.
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3. Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the Wireless Ne t works tab.
4. In the lower section of the screen, click “Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions.
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Advanced Settings
Click the “General” tab (see the previous screen). In the “Connect using field, make sure that the adapter shown is the SMC2632W Wireless PC Card.
1. Click Configure. Click the Advanced tab.
2. Set the Fragmentation Threshold. (The default 2,346 means
Disabled.) See Terminology on page 42 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold.
3. “Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options: Auto, Long, or Short. If you arent sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave this setting on “Auto” (Default.) See “Terminology” on page 42 for a description of Preamb le Ty pe .
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4. “Rate (Mbps) is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps. Usually this should be set to Auto. In a radio frequency hostile environment, a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality.
5. Set the “RTS Threshold” to the same as that used by other devices in your network (The default 2,347 means “Disabled.”) See Terminology on page 42 for a description of RTS Threshold.
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SMCs EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
The SMC2632W can be configured as:
Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other
Infrastructure - for wireless LANs
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 in a SOHO or temporary environment.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless PCI Adapter
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Infrastructure Wireless LAN
The SMC2655W access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and 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 extends 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.
File Server
Switch
Desktop PC
Access Point
Wired LAN Extension
to Wireless Adapters
PC with Wireless PC I Adapter
Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter
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Setting the Communication Domain
Stationary Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each 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 you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point you should connect to.
Roaming Wireless PCs
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 wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel.
File Server
Switch
Desktop PC
Access Point
Notebooks with Wireless PC Card Adapters
Seamless Roaming
<BSS2>
<ESS>
<BSS1>
PC with Wireless PC I Adapter
PC with Wireless PCI Adapter
Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter
Access Point
Wireless Cell Coverage Area
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Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 36 for detailed information on installation and usage.)
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Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support.
Adapter Installation Problems
If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following:
Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebooks slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the cards connector.
Try the card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your computer with another SMC2632W Wireless PC Card that is known to operate correctly.
When operating under Windows NT , make sure a PCMCIA card and socket services driver is installed in your computer. Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows NT Diagnostic s 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.
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Check for a defective computer or PCMCIA connection by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly.
If it still does not work, take out the wireless adapter. Delete CW10.sys from c:\windows\system. Then go to “Control Panel and delete the adapter from yo ur network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the card.
Network Connection Problems
If the Link LED on the PC Card 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 want to attach to may be defective. Try using 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, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password.
If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP.
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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 which the station is associated with is powered on.
If you still can’t connect, change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel.
Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the acess point for a station with roaming disabled, or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set (ESS).
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SMC Networks
802.11b Wireless Product 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 your 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 our full line of wireless products, you can visit us at www.smc.com, or you can call us toll-free at
800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.
SMC2632W 802.11b Wireless PC Card Maximum Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environmental Condition
11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps
Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with n o interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users.
160 m
(528ft)
195 m
(640 ft)
255 m
(837 ft)
350 m
(1155 ft)
Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions betwee n the Access Point and users.
72 m
(236 ft)
73 m
(240 ft)
73 m
(240 ft)
75 m
(246 ft)
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General Specifications
Functional Criteria
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Transmission Mode Half duplex Network Connection IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN, Operating Range Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps,
Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps
Radio Signal
Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Frequency USA, Canada and Europe (ETSI):
2.400-2.4835 GHz,
Japan: 2.400-2.497 GHz Sensitivity -83 dBm (typical) Modulation CCK, BPSK, QPSK Output Power +15 dBm (minimum), 19 dBm Typcial
Physical Characteristics
Power Consumption 3.3 V, 500 mA transmit, 230 mA receive
(normal) Dimensions Type II PC Card + antenna 12.8 x 5.3 cm
(5.04 x 2.09 in.) Antenna Antenna diversity LED Indicator Link Status Host Interface PCMCIA, Type II
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Standards Conformance
Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b
Environmental
Temperature Operating: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Storage: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity 95% (noncondensing) Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32
Certification
CE Mark EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B
EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11 Emissions FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI Safety EN60950
UL1950/CSA22.2 No.950
Software Drivers
NDIS Drivers
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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 communicatio ns 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 baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted-pair telephone cable.
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. The 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 Eq uivale nt Privac y is based on the use of 64-bit or 128-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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