SMC2802W
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Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Compliances Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZ 54 MBPS WIRELESS PCI CARD SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMC2802WV.2) is an 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks. 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).
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System Requirements • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites • Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, office workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus etc.
EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card Package Checklist The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card package includes: • 1 EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card, SMC2802WV.2 • 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 any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Wireless PCI Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 54 Mbps half duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11g. It is designed to 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.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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 • 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.
Hardware Installation 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.
Hardware Installation 8. The CD driver contains all the network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the RELEASE.TXT file 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 of the utility program can be found on the CD. 10. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web site (see the back cover of this guide).
DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION The SMC2802WV.2 Driver, Utility, and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web 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 the same time. 1. Insert the Driver, Utility and Documentation CD into your CD drive. 2.
Driver and Utility Installation Manual Driver Installation Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Windows 98/Me/2000 Note: You may find that the instructions 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 identical, to Windows 98 1.
Manual Driver Installation 2. The system should find the drivers. Click Next to continue the installation. The wizard will show SMC2802WV.2 54Mbps Wireless PCI Card on the screen. Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the Back button, and select Display a list of all the drivers. Select Network Adapters from the list of devices, then click Have Disk and browse to the location of the drivers. 3.
Driver and Utility Installation 3. Check “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and then click Next. 4. After the software has been 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, Utility, and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start/Run and type D:\Setup.exe (assuming D: is the location of your CD-ROM drive).
Manual Utility Installation 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 installation.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the SMC2802WV.2 Utility Program Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu, as shown below. Quick-Launch Icon When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. 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.
Using the SMC2802WV.2 Utility Program The configuration utility includes the following tools: Configuration – Allows you to monitor network status, configure wireless adapter parameters, and 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 Information– Shows version information. Configuration When you start the SMC2802WV.
Utility Configuration Select Profile – You may specify a profile name to save this profile under, e.g., home, work, etc. (Default: DEFAULT) SSID – The Service Set ID (SSID) string for the wireless network to which you want to connect. (The SSID is ANY by default.) If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs (Basic Service Set ID), leave the SSID blank or ANY to connect to any access point.
Using the SMC2802WV.2 Utility Program The WEP implemented in SMC’s Wireless PCI Card is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys are four 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders. Default Key – Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer.
Utility Configuration Link Information The Link Information screen is shown below. Associated 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. Clients that have been associated with the same access point, will display the same BSSID.
Using the SMC2802WV.2 Utility Program Channel – This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to PCs in its BSS (Default: 11). A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PCs and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an ad hoc network, make sure the Channel is set to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group.
Utility Configuration IP Information The IP Information screen displays network connection information. IP Address – Internet address of your computer. 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 network gateway. Release – Click on this button to release an IP address from the gateway.
Using the SMC2802WV.2 Utility Program Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays available wireless networks. Choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. SSID – Service Set ID. See page 16 for details. BSSID – Basic Service 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 column, the encryption function is enabled.
Utility Configuration Version Information The following screen shows the version information. Click the Help button to get more detailed information on configuring the adapter.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMC2802WV.
Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2802WV.2 also provides wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.
Setting the Communication Domain Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect. Check with your network administrator for the SSID. Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless Infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers.
Network Configuration and Planning 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 for detailed information.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SMC2802WV.2 Wireless PCI Card, or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector. • Try the card in another PCI slot.
Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMC2802WV.2 does not light, or if you cannot access network resources from the computer, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. • Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. • The access point you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another access point.
Network Connection Problems SMC Networks 802.11b/g Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
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 Mbps 6-9 Mbps 60 m 90 m 150 Outdoors: 190 220 270 350 (197 ft) (295 ft) (492 ft) (623 ft) (722 ft) (886 ft) (1155 A line-of-sight ft) environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users.
Specifications Japan: 2.400~2.497 GHz Sensitivity: -80 dBm (typical) Modulation CCK for 5.5/54 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 12.06 cm (4.75 x 4.75 in.) LED Indicator: Power/Link, Activity Host Interface: PCI Spec Rev. 2.
Antenna Frequency Band: 2.497 GHz Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal Gain: 2.0 dBi Peak Radiation: Omni Polarization: Vertical VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio): <= 2.0 Connector: Reverse SMA (SubMiniature version A) Temperature Operating: -20 to 65 °C (-4 to 149 °F) Storage: -30 to 75 °C (-22 to 167 °F) Standards Conformance 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.
Terminology TERMINOLOGY Access Point – A networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Base Station – In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range.
Terminology Wireless devices without a valid WEP key are excluded from network traffic.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) 44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com european.techsupport@smc-europe.com support@smc-asia.com Driver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web: http://www.smc.com http://www.smc-europe.com http://www.smc-asia.
