SMC Networks SMCWPCI-G User Manual

SMC’s EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMCWPCI-G) 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 PCI Card has two status LED
indicators.

LED Status Function

Power/Link On Indicates a valid connection with an access

point

Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is

operating in the 802.11 ad hoc mode.

Activity Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is

browsing active access points.

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 PCI Card,
check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following
components:

• 1 SMCWPCI-G EZ-Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 External Antenna with SMA Connector

• 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

• An available bus-mastered PCI

• 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 net­work such as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband
Router (SMCWBR14-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the
EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-G)

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Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local
Bus Specification v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model,
upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. In addition, 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. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover.

2. Select an available bus-mastering PCI slot and remove the cover bracket.

3. Detach the antenna from the Wireless PCI Card before inserting the card into a
PCI slot.

4. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Screw the card’s
bracket securely into the computer’s chassis.

Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer
motherboard.

5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Card.

6. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on.

7. The Wireless PCI Card should be automatically configured by the host computer’s
BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually
configure the computer’s BIOS settings.

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, reboot your machine and insert your
EZ-Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card. 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. The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files to your hard
drive. Please click [Finish] when completed. (Note: This will restart your
computer. If you do not wish to restart now, select the [No, I will restart my
computer later] radio button and click [Finish].

4. Upon boot up, Windows will detect your SMCWPCI-G. Please follow the
on-screen directions to complete the installation process. Insert your Windows
CD-ROM if requested to do so.

(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.)

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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.

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Irvine, CA 92618

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SMC is a registered trademark; EZ Connect and Barricade are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc.
Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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Model Number: SMCWPCI-G