Smc-networks SMC EZ Connect SMC2635W Manuel d'utilisateur

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1EZ CONNECT™WIRELESS CARDBUSADAPTERSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integra

APPLICATIONS2• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily• Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) tech

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS3• Frequently changing environmentsRetailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location•

PACKAGE CHECKLIST4Package ChecklistThe EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter package includes:• One SMC2635W Wireless Cardbus Adapter• One EZ Installati

5HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONThe EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides 11 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specifications of the IEEE 8

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION6DRIVER AND UTILITYINSTALLATIONThe installation CD that comes with the package contains all the software available for

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION71. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and the program will auto-run. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION82. There are three options to install the software. Select Easy for hassle-free installation. For users who wish to us

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION94. When you insert the adapter into the laptop, the system will detect the card automatically. Then the Found New Hard

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION106. This window will then appear indicating the driver has been installed into your system. Click Finish to complete t

11HARDWARE INSTALLATIONNetwork cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching the connctor, and always touch the groun

UTILITY CONFIGURATION12UTILITY CONFIGURATIONThe Wireless UtilityTo communicate with other 802.11b or 802.11g devices, you need to configure the SMC263

THE WIRELESS UTILITY13ConfigurationGo to the Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMC2635W adapter. Select Profile – You can specify a profile

THE WIRELESS UTILITY14Channel – If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless network, set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the

THE WIRELESS UTILITY15Key Type – Select Hex or ASCII.Default Key – Choose one Key for encryption.Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for

THE WIRELESS UTILITY16Or1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field.2. In the Key Type field, select ASCII or Hex.3. In the Default Key field,

THE WIRELESS UTILITY17Link informationThe Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. As

THE WIRELESS UTILITY18Tx Fragments – The number of transmitted fragments.Link Quality – Shows the link quality of the wireless connection.Signal Stren

THE WIRELESS UTILITY19IP Address – Internet address of the notebook.IP Netmask – A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to.Host Na

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter User GuideThe easy way to make all your network connec

THE WIRELESS UTILITY20Channel — The radio channel on which the access point operates. See“ Link information” on page 16 for details.Encryption — The k

21NETWORK CONFIGURATIONAND PLANNINGSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES22Infrastructure Wireless LANAn SMC access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wi

SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN23Setting the Communication DomainStationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for

TROUBLESHOOTING24TROUBLESHOOTINGCheck the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support.Adapter Installation ProblemsIf your

NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS25Network Connection ProblemsIf the Link LED on the Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from

NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS26SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Max. Distance TableImportant NoticeMaximum distances posted below are actual tested

27SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsFunctional CriteriaData Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Network Connection IEEE 802.11b Operating Range Up to 350 m (11

SOFTWARE DRIVERS28Physical CharacteristicsPower Consumption 3.3 V, TX: 240 mA, RX: 160 mA Dimensions 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.) Antenna Built-in

CopyrightInformation furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for i

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000Model Number: SMC2635W V.2Revision number: E022004-R01 F1.0FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Ca

iCOMPLIANCESFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di

iiIndustry Canada - Class BThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in th

iii• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)• Pow

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vTABLE OF CONTENTSEZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .