SMC Networks SMC2335W User guide

SMC2335W

2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter

• IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b Compliant

• Supports Major Windows Operating Systems

• 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP encryption in 802.11a
mode; 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption in 802.11b
mode and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

• Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Support

• Up to 1,650 feet of Operating Range

• Automatic Data Rate and Channel Selection

• Data Rates up to 108 Mbps in Turbo 802.11a Mode
and up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b Mode with
Auto-Fallback capabilities

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specifications at any time without notice.

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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 normal 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 registration card or online via the SMC website. Failure to
register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a
product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the
product is an "Active" SMC product. A product is considered to be "Active" while it is listed on the
current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and
SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product 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. Replacement products may be either
new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty
or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any
custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained
in, stored on, 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 contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization 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 [phone]. Customers are responsible for all
shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from
SMC to customer.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED
ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN
QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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 CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S 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 warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC
price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and
cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618

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.

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.

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 the Department of Communications.

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 32-bit Cardbus PCMCIA Type II slot

• Windows 98SE/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 or 802.11a compliant device installed in your network, such as the

SMC2304WBR-A Barricade Turbo 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband

Router, or another PC with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect

Wireless USB Adapter.

2 | Package Contents

After unpacking the EZ Connect 2.4GHz/5GHz Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter, check the
contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

• 1 SMC2335W Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter

• 1 Driver, Utility, 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.

The SMC2335W adapters are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

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 Driver, Utility, and Documentation CD. Run
the utility software and then reboot when requested.

2. Find an available Cardbus slot in your computer.

3. With the 2335W Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter's 68-pin connector facing
the Cardbus slot, and the "EZ Connect" label facing up, slide the card completely
into the Cardbus slot as shown below:

Figure 3.0

4. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000, Cardbus specification is required. Please check the
documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the software driver
for the SMC2335W.

5. The card will be automatically installed upon insertion. Once complete, you may
take advantage of the wireless functionality this adapter has to offer.

4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended)
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

NOTE: This installation process 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 driver/utility program, reboot your machine and insert your EZ Connect SMC2335W Universal
Wireless Cardbus Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

Step 1: Insert the Driver, Utility and Documentation CD.

Figure 4.0

Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button.

Step 3: The installation wizard will begin. Click [N

ext >].

Figure 4.1

Step 4: Click [Yes >] to continue.

Figure 4.2

Step 5: 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.

Figure 4.3

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.

Figure 4.4

Step 6: Click [Y

es] if you want to add a shortcut to this utility on your desktop.

You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.

Figure 4.5

Step 7: Please shut down your machine and insert your SMC2335W adapter. Once the Windows
Operating System is booted up, it will find the new hardware and automatically install it.

Section 4.1 | Other Setup Processes

The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation
procedure:

Windows 98: If you are using Windows 98, you must have your original Windows CD on hand.
The system will request it near the end of the installation process.

Windows Me: The installation process is fully Plug-and-Play. You will be asked to reboot when
the process is complete.

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 Universal Wireless Cardbus Adapter.