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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

COMPLIANCESvi14.Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:a.

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSEZ Connect™ Wireless PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSviiiSetting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1EZ CONNECT™ WIRELESSPC CARDSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PC Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet

EZ CONNECT™ WIRELESS PC CARD2• Easy installation• Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps (indoor communication

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS3companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites• Access to database

EZ CONNECT™ WIRELESS PC CARD4Package ChecklistThe EZ Connect Wireless PC Card package includes:• 1 Wireless PC Card (SMC2632W)• 1 SMC2632W Driver, Ut

5HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONThe EZ Connect Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully c

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION6LED IndicatorThe EZ Connect Wireless PC Card includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.L

HARDWARE INSTALLATION7HARDWARE INSTALLATIONWarning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal cha

HARDWARE INSTALLATION84. For Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above)/98/Me/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA speci

9DRIVER INSTALLATIONThe installation CD labeled “SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD,” that comes with the package contains all the softw

DRIVER INSTALLATION102. Windows 95/98/Me/2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver needed. Click “Next” to

WINDOWS 95/98/ME/2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION114. Click “Next” to copy files from the CD.5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installatio

DRIVER INSTALLATION12Windows 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

WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION134. Windows NT will ask for the drive/path containing the SMC2632W Windows NT drivers. Insert the provided CD into

DRIVER INSTALLATION146. The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear. Configure the card as described below, and click “OK.”IRQ Level - Default: 5 (Check

WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION158. After driver installation, the system will prompt you to restart the computer. Click “NO” if you want to continue i

DRIVER INSTALLATION162. Insert the “SMC2632W Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD” into your CD-ROM drive.3. Check “Install the software automatica

WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION175. Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. On the Hardw

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000EZ Connect Wireless PC CardUser GuideThe easy way to make all your network connectionsApril 2002Revision

UTILITY INSTALLATION18UTILITY INSTALLATIONTo communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices, you may need to install and configure the Wireless PC Card

UTILITY CONFIGURATION19UTILITY CONFIGURATIONUsing the Wireless Utility in Windows 98, Me, NT, and 2000Once the installation is complete, the configura

20The configuration utility includes the following tools:Status – Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters.Stati

QUICK-LAUNCH ICON21Click “Change” to configure the “Operating Mode,” “Channel,” “SSID” and “Tx Rate.” After making a configuration change, the Submit

UTILITY CONFIGURATION22StatisticsThe Statistics screen displays “Data Frames” and “Management Frames.”

QUICK-LAUNCH ICON23Site SurveyThe Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by do

UTILITY CONFIGURATION24EncryptionEncryption – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more se

QUICK-LAUNCH ICON25Manual Entry – “Manual Entry” allows you to manually enter key elements (two hexadecimal digits in each block.)Default Key ID – Cho

UTILITY CONFIGURATION26one 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 S

QUICK-LAUNCH ICON27VersionThe following screen shows the version information.

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UTILITY CONFIGURATION28Using the Windows XP Configuration ToolBasic Settings1. Right-click the network connection icon on the toolbar. 2. On the popup

USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL293. Click “Properties.” The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the “Wireless Network

UTILITY CONFIGURATION30Advanced SettingsClick the “General” tab (see the previous screen). In the “Connect using” field, make sure that the adapter sh

USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL314. “Rate (Mbps)” is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING32NETWORK CONFIGURATIONAND PLANNINGSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network config

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES33Infrastructure Wireless LANThe SMC2655W access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integra

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING34Setting the Communication DomainStationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain fo

SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN35Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal location for the access poi

TROUBLESHOOTING36TROUBLESHOOTINGCheck the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support.Adapter Installation ProblemsIf your

NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS37• Check for a defective computer or PCMCIA connection by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate

iLIMITED WARRANTYLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, un

TROUBLESHOOTING38If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the fo

NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS39SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance TableImportant NoticeMaximum distances posted below are actual tes

SPECIFICATIONS40SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsFunctional CriteriaData Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Transmission Mode Half duplexNetwork Connection IE

SOFTWARE DRIVERS41Standards ConformanceWireless Standard IEEE 802.11bEnvironmentalTemperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage: 0 to 70 °C

TERMINOLOGY42TERMINOLOGYThe following is a list of terminology that is used in this document.Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly

TERMINOLOGY43Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates o

TERMINOLOGY44

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LIMITED WARRANTYiiWARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT O

iiiCOMPLIANCESFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

COMPLIANCESivIndustry Canada - Class BThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as se

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