CE MARK WARNING This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.smc.com -> support -> download EUROPE - EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60950-1:2006 + A11: 2009 +A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 Safety of Information Technology Equipment. EN 300 328 V1.7.
Bulgarian Български С настоящето, SMC Networks декларира, че това безжично устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими разпоредби на Директива 1999/5/EC. Czech Česky SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Latvian Latviski Ar šo SMC Networks deklarē, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lithuanian Lietuvių Šiuo SMC Networks deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Maltese Malti Hawnhekk, SMC Networks, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCIe Adapter One detachable omnidirectional antenna One low-profile bracket Quick Installation Guide SMC Warranty Card EZ Installation Wizard & Document CD, including: SMC Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 1.3 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Hardware Overview LED status: Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 2.2 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore the procedures in Windows XP are shown here as an example. 1. Load the EZ Installation & Documentation CD that comes with the package. The install program should start automatically. Click “Install Driver/Utility” to start the installation. 2.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 3. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install SMC Wireless Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-5 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 5. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-7 6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 7. 8. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter If Windows XP warns about Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. Figure 2-9 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-10 9. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray.
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SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility SMCWPCIeS-N5 uses the SMC wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 2. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Note: The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either certificate or password. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 4. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If your wireless Router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 Figure 3-9 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 4. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device. Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista.) ( Following are the detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 3-12 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Open SMC Wireless Configuration Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 3-14 2. Open your Router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen (as shown in Figure 3-16), the WPS configuration is complete.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 3.3 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows XP The steps are similar for all Microsoft Windows systems. The interface for Windows XP is described in this user guide. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool Figure 3-25 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 3-27 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-28 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 4. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your SMCWPCIeS-N5 adapter using the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. The SMCWPCIeS-N5 adapter uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.1 icon on your desktop will start the utility.
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SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. CoffeeShop, Home, and Office). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc. Security Type: Select the security type from the list. In Infrastructure mode, four options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, WEP and None. In ad hoc mode, two options are available: WEP and None.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Password: Enter the password for the enterprise network. Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network next time. Save: Click Save to save your settings. Having completed the above settings, the Profile page should look like the following figure.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect. Figure 4-10 4.1.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 4.2 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in Windows XP.) 2) To switch to another wireless network adapter. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer.
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SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows 7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband Router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 5-2 The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “SoftAP”.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. You needn’t make any configuration here. Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES. Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 2) 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Figure 5-5 The IP Address will change to 192.168.137.1. Now the SoftAP mode is activated successfully..
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 1. Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsSMC, and then click Uninstall- SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. 3. Figure 6-2 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole uninstallation process.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 Figure 6-3 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 6.2 1. 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsSMC, and then click Uninstall-SMCWPCIeS-N5 Driver. Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 Figure 6-7 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI-Express (PCIe) 2.0, Low-profile bracket included, Link/Activity status LED, 2 dBi detachable omni directional antenna (RP-SMA) Standards IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 150Mbps (maximum) 11n: 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps Radio Data Rate 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Safety & Emissions FCC, CE, Compliant with RoHS Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F) Storage Temperature -40°C ~70°C (-40°F ~158°F) Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing Storage Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing * Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for American users to choose.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.
SMCWPCIeS-N5 150Mbps Wireless N PCI-E Adapter Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
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