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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 radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
its and the Amendment Directive 93/68/ EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied: • Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM) EN300 328-1 (2001-12) and EN300 328-2 (2001-12) • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment and services EN301 489-1 and EN301 489-17 • Safety Test EN60950 • Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.
1| Overview The new SMC2512W-AG offers some of the highest dual band transmitting power and receive sensitivity in the industry. The SMC EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless PCI Card provides an extended operating range compared to the standard 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g clients. Since it has the ability to significantly decrease indoor multi-path distortion, users will experience dramatic improvements in the quality and throughput of their wireless networking.
2| Features • PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 compliant • 95/97 PC Card Standard compliant • • • • 3.3V or 5V operation IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g compliant 2.4GHz/5GHz unlicensed frequency band Data rates up to 108 Mbps turbo mode in 802.11a, up to 54 Mbps in 802.11g, and up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b with auto-fallback feature High transmit power up to 100mW in 802.11a, 100mW in 802.11g, and 125mW in 802.
3| System Requirements • • • • • • • IBM PC compatible computer An available PCI expansion slot CDROM drive Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation Another IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2555W-AG EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point, or another PC with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2336W-AG EZ-Stream Universal 2.
4| Package Contents After unpacking the EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless PCI Card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • 1 SMC2512W-AG EliteConnect PCI Card • 1 SMC2536W-AG EliteConnect Universal High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter • 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
5| Getting Started 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. In addition, 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.
6| Driver Installation – Option 1 (EZ Installation Wizard – Recommended) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power Wireless PCI Card.
Step 4: Read the License Agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and continue. Step 5: Select the destination folder (default folder recommended) and click [Next>] button to continue. Step 6: After installation has completed, click on “No, I will restart my computer later”. Then continue to install the SMC2536W-AG driver and utility. Step 7: Install the SMC2536W-AG Driver & Utility. Click the [Next>] button to begin installation.
Step 8: Choose the installation folder (default folder recommended), and click [Next>] to continue. Step 9: Click [Next>] to continue.
Step 10: Click [Next>] to begin copying files. Step 11: Setup has finished the installation. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Section 6.1| Other Setup Processes The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation procedure: Windows 98SE/ME: If you are using Windows 98SE, you must have your original Windows CD on hand. In Windows ME, the installation process is fully Plug-and-Play.
7| Driver Installation – Option 2 (Manually) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Section 7.1| Installing SMC2512W-AG PCI Card - Software Setup The device driver software contained in the Setup program is necessary for appropriate operation of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. Together with the special IRQ steering circuit embedded in the chipset, the driver software accomplishes necessary hardware configuration and IRQ routing emulation for the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card.
8. The setup program will automatically identify the running system, install corresponding software, and configure your system for the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. Following the completion of software driver setup, the Setup complete dialog box appears. 9. Click Finish to complete the software setup. Section 7.2 | Installing SMC2512W-AG PCI Card - Hardware Setup CAUTION: Do not install the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card until the software setup is completed.
Section 7.3 | Installing SMC2536W-AG Wireless Cardbus Adapter Windows 98SE NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
Step 5: Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert the Windows CD at this time. Step 6: The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel]. Step 7: Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows CD, the driver install process will be complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Step 8: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes].
Windows Me NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card, which has already installed in your machine and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
Step 5: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the SMC2536W-AG will be initialized and ready for use. Windows 2000 Step 1: After you have inserted the EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card, which has already installed in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers.
Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\ndis5x. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK]. You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further verification. Step 5: The system should find the drivers. Click the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and check the [Include this location in the search] option. Make sure the [Search removable media] option is not checked. Click [Browse] and find the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\ndis5x. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >]. Step 3: This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to the hard drive and installed. Please click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
8 | Utility Installation Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG High Power Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the PC Card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue. You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue. Step 5: Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your computer.
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard. Step 6: Please shut down your machine. Then insert your SMC2536W-AG into the PC Card socket of the SMC2512W-AG PCI Card and boot up the operating system. Utility Configuration When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the taskbar. The icon will be GREEN if you have a good connection to a wireless network.
Link Information: Allows you to view/monitor network status, throughput and wireless channel information. IP Information: Displays TCP/IP data. Site Survey: Displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal. Allows you to select your desired WLAN. Driver Information: Shows the driver and utility version information. Section 8.1 | Configuration The profile management window will show you the current selected profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to create a new profile.
When you want to create a new network, you must enter the Profile Name. Also enter the SSID of your network in any of the fields show under "Network Names". If you have more than one Access Point in your local network with identical security settings, you can enter up to three different SSID values - representing up to three different WLANs in your vicinity. Then go to “Security” tab of the SMC2536W-AG Utility to configure various encryption options.
You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: To configure PEAP, make sure WPA is selected. Then select PEAP and then [Configure]. Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information.
For configuring 802.1x security method, select 802.1x under “Set Security Method”, you will be given the option of using 802.1x EAP Type: TLS, PEAP, or LEAP. Click TLS and then [Configure] to configure TLS options. You must have a digital certificate installed on your machine. If you do not, you will see the following error message: Click PEAP and then [Configure] to configure PEAP options.
Enter the User name and Password. After that click the [Advanced Configuration] button, you can then specify the Server or Domain and Login Name information. Click LEAP and then [Configure] to configure LEAP options.
NOTE: PLEASE CONSULT YOUR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR FOR ASSISTANCE IN CONFIGURING THESE ADVANCED SECURITY OPTIONS. In addition to WPA and 802.1x, there are the options to enable WEP (Pre-Shared Key) or the new Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) on your wireless LAN. For WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security, the SMC2536W-AG Utility supports HEX and ASCII key entries.
For WPA-PSK Security, select WPA-PSK under “Set Security Method”, and then click [Configure] to enter your WPA key. After selecting the Configure option, you will be able to set your WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK). WPA-PSK supports both Passphrase (8-63 Characters) and Hexadecimal (64 Characters) keys. NOTE: WPA is currently available under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Support for Windows 98SE/ME will be available in Q1 of 2004.
Under the Profile Management Window, click on [Advanced] tab for advanced configurations. Power Save Mode: Normal, Maximum, Off (Default Off) Network Type: Access Point (Infrastructure) or Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 802.11b Preamble: Short & Long or Long Only Transmit Power Level: Choose between 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, Lowest. Wireless Mode: Configure which 802.11 standard is used for each profile 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11b/g 2.4GHz. Section 8.
Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point Channel: Shows the current operating channel of your WLAN Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value Throughput: Number of packets sent and received SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to Encryption: Displays the current Encryption used on the Network. Link Quality: Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Access Point. Section 8.
Section 8.5 | Driver Information The Driver Information screen displays the version information.
9 | Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2536W-AG Configuration Utility to manage your wireless connection. If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP, you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the instructions below. Go to [Control Panel] and open [Network Connections]. Right-click the [Wireless Network Connection], and select [Properties].
10 | SMC Networks EliteConnect Universal SMC2536W-AG Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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.
802.11g Wireless Distance Table Speed (Mbps) and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users.
11 | Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems Problems are often caused by conflicts with other devices installed in the same computer, or software that has been configured incorrectly. If you encounter a problem with the EliteConnect Universal SMC2512W-AG 2.4GHz/5GHz High Power PCI Card, use the following checklists to identify and correct the problem.
As setup program is provided to automatically identify the running system and install corresponding software driver accordingly. Please refer to above instructions to install the device driver software for your SMC2512W-AG PCI Card. PCI card installation If you have problem with inserting SMC2512W-AG PCI Card into the PCI socket of your computer, please DO NOT push and enforce the card into the socket. This may cause unexpected damage to your WLAN card or SMC2512W-AG PCI Card.
12 | Specifications SMC2512W-AG PCI Card Standards • PCI Local Bus Specification 2.2 • PC Card 95/97 PC-16 Standard Specification • ACPI (PCI Power Management 1.0) Interface • PCI interface card Dimension • 6.875” (L) X 4.75” (W) [including PC Card] Weight • 0.28 lbs [including PC Card] Ambient Temperature • 0oC~70oC Storage Temperature • -40oC~125oC Operating Systems • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Power Supply Current (Operating) • 50mA SMC2536W-AG Standards: • 802.11a • 802.11b • 802.
Operating Range: • 802.11a - up to 2,145 feet • 802.11b – up to 1,766 feet • 802.11g – up to 1,865 feet Security: • 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) • 802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP Authentication • AES & TKIP Encryption Frequency Range: North America: • 2.412 ~ 2.462GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz • 2.400 – 2.483GHz Europe: • 2.412 ~2.472GHz, 5.15~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz • 2.400 – 2.483GHz Japan: • 2.421 ~ 2.484Ghz, 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz • 2.400 – 2.
Media Access Protocol: • CSMA/CA Antenna: • Integrated Patch Antenna Output Power: • 11a mode: • • 20 dBm +-2dBm at 6~24Mbps 19-dBm +-2dBm at 36 Mbps 17-dBm +-2dBm at 48 Mbps 15-dBm +-2dBm at 54 Mbps 11g mode: 20 dBm+-2dBm at 6~24Mbps 19-dBm +-2dBm at 36 Mbps 17-dBm +-2dBm at 48 Mbps 15-dBm +-2dBm at 54 Mbps 11b mode: 21-dBm +-2dBm at 11Mbps Operational Voltage: • 3.3/5V Current Consumption: TX: 11a: < 700 mA 11b/g: < 850 mA RX: 11a: < 300 mA 11b/g: < 500 mA Receive sensitivity: 802.
Operation Systems: • Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, XP Compliance: • Wi-Fi Compliant • FCC part 15 (USA) • IC RSS210 (Canada) • ETSI, EN301 893, EN60950 (Europe) Temperature Range: • 10°C to 60°C – Operating • -40°C to 70°C – Storage Humidity (non-condensing): 5% ~ 95% typical 42
13 | Frequently Asked Questions What is a Wireless LAN? A local area network that transmits over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as the 2.4GHz band. A wireless LAN does not require lining up devices for line of sight transmission like IrDA. Wireless access points (base stations) are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and transmit a radio frequency over an area of several hundred to a thousand feet which can penetrate walls and other non-metal barriers.
What is DBI? The ability of the antenna to shape the signal and focus it in a particular direction is called Antenna Gain, and is expressed in terms of how much stronger the signal in the desired direction is, compared to the worst possible antenna, which distributes the signal evenly in all directions (an Isotropic Radiator). To express the relationship to the Isotropic reference, this is abbreviated: "dBi".
14 | Terminology 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install. It uses RJ-45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters. There are two versions, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) which is more expensive and UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), the most popular cable. These cables come in 5 different categories.
Fixed IP – (see Static IP) Full-Duplex - Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. In pure digital networks, this is achieved with two pairs of wires. In analog networks, or digital networks using carriers, it is achieved by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies, one for sending, one for receiving. Hub - Central connection device for shared media in a star topology.
PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial-up connections. PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. Roaming - A function that allows your to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity. Static IP - If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address; enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and the gateway address provided by your service provider.
