SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2532W-B User Manual
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respective holders.
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. 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
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any 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.
CAUTION STATEMENT:
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 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 quality interface cable when connecting to this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB
port.
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 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.
1 | System Requirements
• Available PCMCIA Type II slot
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
• Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
• Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation
• Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the
SMC7004WFW Barricade PLUS Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, or another PC with
a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless USB
Adapter.
2 | Package Contents
After unpacking the EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card, check the
contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:
• 1 SMC2532W-B High Power Wireless PC Card
• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
• 1 User Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return
the product.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site:
http://www.smc.com
3 | Getting Started…
Warning:
• 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. Turn on your computer and insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation
CD. Run the utility software and then shut down your machine when complete.
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
"EliteConnect Wireless PC Card" label facing up, slide the card completely into
the PCMCIA slot as shown below.
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 for confirmation.
5. The card will be automatically installed during the Operating System's boot-up
process. Once complete, you may take advantage of the wireless functionality
this adapter has to offer.
Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to "hot swap" PC Cards any time, even when your computer is
on.
4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended)
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.
Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run
the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b
High Power Wireless PC Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button.
Step 3: The installation wizard will begin. Click [N
ext >].
Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be
installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [N
ext >] to continue.
You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It
is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [N
ext >] to continue.
Step 5: Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your computer.
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
Step 6: Please shut down your machine and insert your PC Card. Finally, boot up the operating
system.
Section 4.1 | Other Setup Processes
The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation
procedure:
Windows 98/Me: If you are using Windows 98, you must have your original Windows CD on
hand. In Windows Me, the installation process is fully Plug-and-Play.
Windows 2000/XP: Select [Install the software automatically] if prompted and click [Next] to
complete the installation.
Continue to the Utility Configuration section for documentation on how to use the utility
application for your SMC2532W-B.
5 | Driver Installation – Option 2
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Section 5.1 | Windows 98SE
NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.
Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2532W-B in your machine, the Operating System will
automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the [Next
>] button to begin the installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for the best driver for your device] option
and click [Next >].
Step 3: Clear all checkboxes except for [Specify a location:]. Then press the [Browse] button
and look for the drivers on your CD-ROM. Browse to ?:\driver. (Note: The "?" equals the letter of
your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.)
Step 4: The system should find the drivers. Click the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
The wizard will show "SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High Power Wireless Adapter".
(Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the [< Back] button, and select the [Display
a list of all the drivers...] option. Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press [Have
Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers)
Step 5: Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may then request files from
your original Windows disk. Please insert the Windows CD at this time.
Step 6: The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel].
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