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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.
Compliances IC (Industry Canada) Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Compliances EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Barricade™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SMCWPCI-G2 Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BARRICADE™G 802.11G WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER SMC’s Barricade™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-G2) is a 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).
APPLICATIONS • Easy installation • Working range up to 60 m (197 ft) at 54 Mbps, or up to 350 m (1,155 ft) at 1 Mbps for indoor communications • Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection • Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) • Plug-and-Play • Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration • Enhances your network security with WEP and WPA/WPA2 data encryption • Removable antenna Applica
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to set up 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.
PACKAGE CHECKLIST Package Checklist The Barricade™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter package includes: • 1 Barricade™g 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter • 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 External Antenna • 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC’s web site at www.smc.com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE 802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. ANT ACT PWR LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Warning: • 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. Select an available bus-mastering PCI slot and remove the cover bracket. 3.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard. 5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Adapter. 6. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on. 7. The Wireless PCI Adapter 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. 8. The installation CD contains all drivers for this card. Please read the RELEASE.
DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION The SMCWPCI-G2 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from SMC’s web site at: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools Using the Installation Wizard 1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click the setup.exe on the CD. The EZ Installation Wizard will start installing files into your system.
USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 2. Windows XP will automatically install the driver. 3. Then you will see the following message.
USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 4. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 5. The driver and utility installation is completed. Your adapter is now ready for use.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Using the SMCWPCI-G2 Utility Program Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu, or you can access it through the quick launch icon on the desktop. 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 access point on your network.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Radio On/Off – Click this button to turn on/turn off the wireless radio signal of the adapter. Help – Click this button to view the help file. Close – Click this button to exit the utility. Configuration When you start the Wireless PCI Adapter utility, the information window for the SMCWPCI-G2 is shown as in the figure on the following page. Select Profile – To specify a profile for a specific configuration of parameters. New – Click this button to create a new profile.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Common Tab Network Name – This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Network Type – Set the station operation mode to Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Security Tab Go to the security tab to set the security features for your adapter. Click on this security button to turn on/turn off the security function. Turn on the security function, and set detail parameters for your adapter. To prevent unauthorized access, this adapter supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and WPA/WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM WEP WEP implemented in the SMCWPCI-G2 is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10-bit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-bit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless communications. For more robust wireless security, the SMCWPCI-G2 provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption and user authentication. Only one key is needed for WEP to function. However, the IEEE 802.11 standard specifies that there must be four keys for each device. For security purposes, the key should be changed on a regular basis.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM When setting up WEP without using the Use Passphrase function, if the Key Type is set to Hex, only Hexadecimal characters (range: 0~9 and A~F) can be used. When encryption is set to 64-bit, a maximum of 10 Hex characters can be entered in the Key field. When encryption is set to 128-bit, a maximum of 26 Hex characters can be used. If the Key Type is set to ASCII, and encryption is set to 64-bit, then 5 ASCII characters can be used in the Key field.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It will be forward-compatible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks, including TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data protection and 802.1x for authenticated key management. WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses just a pre-shared password for network access.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Advanced RTS Threshold – This sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications. Devices contending for the wireless medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS mechanism can solve this problem. The larger the threshold, the faster the speed.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Fragment Threshold – Sets the minimum packet size that can be transmitted from the adapter without being fragmented. Fragmentation can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size. The larger the threshold, the faster the speed. Preamble Type – The preamble is used to acquire the incoming signal and synchronize the receiver.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Link Information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network to which you are connected. Network Name – This is the Service Set ID (SSID) for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Base Station Name ID – The MAC address of the access point to which the card is connected in an Infrastructure network.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Channel – This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations within the same network. 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.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM IP Information The IP information screen displays TCP/IP information for the adapter. Now that you have configured your wireless adapter to connect to the wireless network, your adapter needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the access point, you will also verify that the adapter is configured correctly. IP Address Client – Internet address of your computer.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name Client – The computer’s name on the network. Release – Click on this button to release the IP address. Renew – Click on this button to get a new IP address. Site Survey The Site Survey screen scans and displays available wireless devices within range. Choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. Network Type – Shows the network type. See “Configuration” on page 12.
USING THE SMCWPCI-G2 UTILITY PROGRAM Mode – Shows the wireless connection mode, whether it’s 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n. Secure - This shows security mechnism has been enabled. A key icon indicates the encryption function is enabled. Signal - This shows the signal strength of the listed wireless devices. Channel - This is the channel used for the wireless connection. MAC address - This is the MAC address of the listed wireless devices.
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.
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMCWPCI-G2 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.
SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and a suitable location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to “Troubleshooting” on the following page for detailed information.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PCI Adapter, 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.
NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWPCI-G2 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 SMCWPCI-G2 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.
NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMCWPCI-G2 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 150 190 220 270 350 Outdoors: (197 ft) (295 ft) (492 ft) (623 ft) (722 ft) (886 ft) (1155 ft) A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the access point and users.
SPECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWPCI-G2.
SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Power Consumption: TX: 570 mA Max, RX: 350 mA Max Dimensions: 120 x 62 mm (4.72 x 2.44 in) LED Indicator: Power/Link, Activity Host Interface: PCI Spec v. 2.2 Antenna Antenna type: External detachable Frequency Band: 2.4~2.5 GHz Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal Gain: 2.0 dBi Peak Radiation: Omni directional Polarization: Vertical VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio): <= 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Certification Standards: Software Drivers NDIS Drivers: Meets FCC, R&TTE Directive Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 36
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