SMC Networks EZ-Connect SMC2802W, User Manual

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Page 2: ...38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 EZ Connect 2 4 GHz 54Mbps 802 11b g Wireless PCI Card User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections October 2003 Pub No R01...

Page 3: ...sult 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 Copyright 2003 b...

Page 4: ...mple 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 use...

Page 5: ...the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73 23 EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC For the evaluation of the co...

Page 6: ...m Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000 4 8 1993 1 A m at frequency 50 Hz Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000 4 11...

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Page 8: ...Driver Installation 10 Windows 98 Me 2000 10 Windows XP 11 Manual Utility Installation 12 Utility Configuration 14 Using the SMC2802WV 2 Utility Program 14 Quick Launch Icon 14 Configuration 15 Link...

Page 9: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Troubleshooting 27 Adapter Installation Problems 27 Network Connection Problems 28 SMC Networks 802 11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table 29 Specifications 30 Terminology 32...

Page 10: ...rea plug wireless cards into your desktop computers and start networking Using this card in conjunction with SMC2655W wireless access points you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessl...

Page 11: ...interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Removable antenna Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast and reliable network access for wireless cli...

Page 12: ...ers SOHO Small Office Home Office users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the Wireless PCI Card check your system for the followin...

Page 13: ...1 SMC2802WV 2 Driver Utility and Documentation CD 1 external antenna This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www smc com Please inform your dealer if there are...

Page 14: ...complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98 Me 2000 XP LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Card includes two status LED indicators as described in the following table LED Status Descriptio...

Page 15: ...ork 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...

Page 16: ...l 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...

Page 17: ...on the disk for a list of all drivers A text file is included with each driver to detail the proper installation procedure 9 Install the Utility program for your Wireless PCI Card The SETUP EXE file o...

Page 18: ...site at http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_support_tools Using the Installation Wizard This installation method makes it as simple as possible to install the driver and utility program at...

Page 19: ...s here do not exactly match your version of Windows This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 are very similar but not identi...

Page 20: ...t of devices then click Have Disk and browse to the location of the drivers 3 Once the system has copied the drivers from the CD the driver installation process will be complete Click Finish to exit t...

Page 21: ...een installed click Finish to complete the driver installation Manual Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install the utility program for Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 1 Insert the Driver Ut...

Page 22: ...anual Utility Installation 13 3 After the InstallShield Wizard screen opens click the Easy button to install the utility program automatically 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish installatio...

Page 23: ...ar If the icon is GREEN you have a good connection If it shows RED try to turn the antenna in a different direction or move closer to the available access point on your network If the icon is still RE...

Page 24: ...provide WEP security control Link Information Shows wireless adapter statistics IP Information Shows Network connection information Site Survey Scans Shows all the access points in range Version Info...

Page 25: ...ich the adapter connects See Network Topologies on page 23 Note The channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is 802 11 Ad Hoc Transmit Rate Set the transmit rate you want from the pull down men...

Page 26: ...must use the same passphrase and key on each station Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from a passphrase string so you must use the same passphrase on all the stations in your...

Page 27: ...ociated BSSID The BSSID Basic Service Set ID is the 6 byte hexadecimal ID number the MAC address of the associated access point or base station This information is only displayed and not configurable...

Page 28: ...ally use the same channel as that used by the access point Note The available channel settings are limited by local regulations that determine the number of channels that are available FCC 11 channels...

Page 29: ...er IP Netmask A 32 bit netmask which shows how an Internet address is to be divided into network subnet and host parts Host Name The computer s name on the network Gateway The IP address of the networ...

Page 30: ...ce Set ID See page 19 for details Channel The radio channel on which the access point operates See page 20 for details Encryption This shows if WEP has been enabled If there is a key icon in the colum...

Page 31: ...Utility Configuration 22 Version Information The following screen shows the version information Click the Help button to get more detailed information on configuring the adapter...

Page 32: ...ructure for mixed wired wireless LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers each equipped with a wireless adapter connected via radio signals a...

Page 33: ...o link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN Infrastructure via the access point The Infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wi...

Page 34: ...ure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set ESS By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is cr...

Page 35: ...Planning 26 Before setting up an ESS for roaming you need to choose a clear radio channel and suitable location for the access points to maximize performance Refer to Troubleshooting on the next page...

Page 36: ...test your computer with another Wireless PCI Card that is known to operate correctly Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS If there are other network adapters in the computer they may be ca...

Page 37: ...led and configured the service correctly If you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password If you cannot access the Internet be sure you have...

Page 38: ...if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products visit us at www smc com or call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30 day sat...

Page 39: ...USA Canada and Europe ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz SMC2802WV 2 802 11g Wireless PCI Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Speed and Distance Ranges 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mb...

Page 40: ...5 54 Mbps BPSK for 2 Mbps QPSK for 1 Mbps Output Power 15 dBm Physical Characteristics Current Consumption Typical 350 mA Transmission 460 mA Max Receiving 230 mA Max Dimensions with bracket 12 06 x 1...

Page 41: ...rmance Wireless Standard IEEE 802 11b Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Environmental Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity Max 95 non condensing Vibr...

Page 42: ...tands for Basic Service Set It is an Access Point and all the LAN computers that are associated with it CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance ESS ESS ESS ID SSID stands for Ex...

Page 43: ...Terminology 34 Wireless devices without a valid WEP key are excluded from network traffic...

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