EZ Connect™ Wireless USB Adapter User Guide SMC2662W-AR V 1.
EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter Manual The 11 Mbps wireless USB adapter is an easy to use, cost-effective, high-speed and secure wireless networking device for the networked SOHO environment. It allows users to share network resources and provides instant access to the internet. Using this adapter in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
DRIVER INSTALLATION 2. Insert the CD-Rom that comes in the package and specify the location "D:\" and click "Next". Select the driver you need for your system and refer to this guide for the installation and configuration procedure. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site at http://www..smc.com. WINDOWS 98/ME INSTALLATION 1. Windows 98/Me will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver. Click "Next" to find the driver. 3 English English 3.
5 6. Set the "Fragmentation Threshold". (The Default is 2346 which means "Disabled") 7. Set the "Operating Model" to "802.11 Ad-Hoc" or "Infrastructure" depending on the type of network you want to connect to. 5. For more secure data transmission, set the "Encryption" to "128-bit" or "64-bit" to ensure wireless network security. The advance Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this card to prevent unauthorized access.
10. Insert Windows98/Me CD-ROM and click "OK". Windows will copy source file to your system. English English 8. Set the "RTS Threshold" to the same as that used by other devices in your network. (The default is 2347 which means "Disabled") 9. Set the "SSID" identifier to the same as that used by the ad hoc work group or access point you want to connect to.
12. Select the "Configuration" tab and click "Add" to install the network protocols you want to use, such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install TCP/IP, be sure to set the appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and Domain for your network. If you install an IPX/SPX compatible protocol, then you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks. English English 2. Insert the CDROM included in this package and select "CDRom drives" and then click "Next". 13.
4. Finish the driver installation. CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter provides free optional management software for quick network configuration and easy diagnostics. The CD-Rom that comes with the package contains a user-friendly interface for configuring the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter. Utility Installation 11 5.
Monitor Allow you to monitor network status and configure parameters for the wireless adapter. Statistics Show the statistics of the wireless adapter. Site Survey Scan/Show all the APs in range. Encryption Provides WEP security control. Advanced Allow you to configure the advanced settings. Version Show the version information. Monitor Screen When you start the wireless USB utility, the information window for the SMC2662W-AR is shown as the figure below.
PS Mode Enable the Power Saving Mode for reducing power loading. (Default: Disabled) Site Survey Screen The Site Survey screen displays all AP’s in wireless LAN, and you can choose one of them to connect to by double clicking. Encryption Screen The Statistics screen The Statistics screen displays "Data Frames" and "Management Frames". Encryption For more secure data transmission, set the "Encryption" to "128-bit" or "64-bit" to ensure wireless network security.
Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string, so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network. Manual Entry "Manual Entry" allows the user to manually enter key elements. ( 2 Hexadecimal digits in each block) Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from Passphrase, you must use the same Passphrase and key on each station.
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 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMC2662W-AR USB adapter can be configured as: • Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2662W-AR can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
TROUBLESHOOTING Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each SMC2652W access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the BSS ID of the access point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the SMC2652W access point he wants you to connect to. Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting Technical Support.
NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMC NETWORKS 802.11B WIRELESS USB If the LED’s on the USB adapter are not lit, or if you can’t access any network resources from the computer. Check the following: ADAPTER MAXIMUM DISTANCE TABLE • Make sure the correct software driver is installed. Try reinstalling the driver. Important Notice: Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds.
COMPLIANCES FCC Class B Certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. Warning! 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Functional Criteria Data Rate Transmission Mode Network Connection Operating Range Sensitivity Modulation Output Power Physical Characteristics Current Consumption Dimensions Weight Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface 27 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Half duplex IEEE 802.11b wireless Max distance of 11Mbps: 180m (590ft) Max distance of 5.5Mbps: 300m (984ft) Max distance of 2Mbps: 450m (1476ft) Max distance of 1Mbps: 550m (1800ft) Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) USA, Canada and ETSI: 2.4~2.
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