SMC Networks SMC2835W User Manual

SMC’s EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2835W) is a
high speed IEEE 802.11g-compliant wireless network adapter that supports up to 54
Mbps data rate, and 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 or computers, and start networking.

The EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter has two status LED
indicators.

LED Status Function

Link On (Green) Indicates a valid connection.

Flashing Indicates the Asdapter is scanning

for available networks.

Activity (ACT) Flashing Indicates that the Adapter is

transmitting or receiving data

EZ Connect™ wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective networking
solution for:

• Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is
difficult to employ

• Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or
change locations

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak periods

Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a temporary setup.
Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for
peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

• Access to databases for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need access to databases
while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, in an office, or on a campus

• SOHO users

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

After unpacking the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus
Adapter, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the fol­lowing components:

• 1 SMC2835W EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 Quick Installation 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

• A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

• CD-ROM drive

• Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU

• Minimum of 6MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation

• Another IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your net
work such as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband
Router with Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter,
such as the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card
(SMC2802W)

From U.S.A. and Canada
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

(800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: [phone];

Fax: [phone]
From Europe : Contact details can be found
on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com

INTERNET
E-mail addresses:

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Driver updates:

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech

support drivers downloads

http://www.smc.com/
http://www.smc-europe.com/

If you are looking for further contact
information, please visit
www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com.

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

Model Number: SMC2835W

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. Find an available type II or type III Cardbus slot in your laptop.

2. With the Adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the Cardbus slot, and the “EZ
Connect™ g” label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown
below.

Note: The SMC2835W Wireless Cardbus Adapter allows you to “hot swap” the card
any time, even when your notebook is powered on.

3. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000, Cardbus specification is required. Please check the
documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the driver and utility
software for the SMC2835W.

NOTE: Installation processes such as this may 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 and insert your EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54
Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.

2. Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button to continue.

3. Please wait while the utility detects your system environment.

4. The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files to your hard
drive.

5. Please insert your SMC2835W Wireless Cardbus Adapter. The Found New
Hardware window will appear.

6. Select the “Install from a list or specific location” option and click [Next].

7. Select the “Search for the best driver in these locations” option, check the
“Search removable media” box and click [Next]. The wizard will now find your
SMC2835W driver and install it.

(Note: In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may be prompted by a Digital
Signature pop up window. Please be sure to click “Yes” or Continue Anyway”
to continue the driver installation.)

8. Click [Finish] when complete. Your SMC2835W is now ready for use.

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618

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