EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.
EZ ConnectTM N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 November 2007 R01 F1.
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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 CE (Europe) This device can be operated in the EU without restrictions indoor. However, operated outdoors in France is restricted to 2400 ~ 2454 MHz (Channel 1 ~ 7). Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
COMPLIANCES Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771 ACN 066 352010 N11846 Contact SMC at: SMC Networks, Inc. 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 EC Declaration of Conformity SMC Contact for this device in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
COMPLIANCES Council recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) [Czech] Spoleþnost SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že toto rádiové zaĜízení LAN je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES. Oficiální ES prohlášení o shodČ je uvedeno v pĜíslušné þásti k produktu na webu http://www.smc.
COMPLIANCES v [Latvian] Ar šo SMC Networks deklarƝ, ka Radio LAN device atbilst DirektƯvas 1999/5/EK bnjtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtiem noteikumiem. OficiƗlƗ EK atbilstƯbas deklarƗcija ir atrodama attiecƯgƗ produkta sadaƺƗ tƯmeklƯ http://www.smc.com. [Lithuanian] Šiuo „SMC Networks“ deklaruoja, kad šis radijo LAN Ƴrenginys atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
COMPLIANCES [Swedish] Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN-apparat uppfyller de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EG. Den officiella EG-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns under motsvarande produktavsnitt på http://www.smc.com. [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir SMC Networks því yfir að þessi Radio LAN búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar viðeigandi kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EB.
COMPLIANCES vii [Dutch] Dit toestel is een 2.4 Ghz draadloze Lan transceiver, bestemd voor gebruik binnen huis en kantoor in alle geïnformeerde lidstaten van de EC en de EFTA. In overeenstemming met artikel 6.4 van de R&T TE Directive 1999/5/EC zijn de volgende EC/EFTA lidstaten verwittigd: België, Denemarken, Duitsland, Finland, Frankrijk,Griekenland, Ierland, IJsland, Italië, Luxemburg, Nederland, Noorwegen,Oostenrijk, Portugal, Spanje , Verenigd Koninkrijk, Zweden, Zwitserland.
COMPLIANCES [Danish] Enheden er en 2,4 GHz trådløs LAN-transceiver, beregnet til indendørs hjemme- og kontorbrug i alle notificerede EU- og EFTA-medlemslande. I henhold til afsnit 6.4 i R&TTE-direktivet 1999/5/EF er følgende EU-/EFTAmedlemslande notificeret: Østrig, Belgien, Danmark, Finland, Frankrig, Tyskland, Grækenland, Island, Irland, Italien, Luxembourg, Holland, Norge, Portugal, Spanien, Sverige, Schweiz og Storbritannien. I visse lande gælder der krav vedrørende udendørs betjening af enheden, f.
COMPLIANCES ix [Latvian] ŠƯ ierƯce ir 2,4 GHz bezvadu LAN raiduztvƝrƝjs, kas paredzƝts izmantošanai iekštelpƗs mƗjƗs un birojos visƗs paziƼotajƗs EK un EBTA (European Free Trade Association - Eiropas brƯvƗs tirdzniecƯbas asociƗcija) dalƯbvalstƯs. Atbilstoši radioiekƗrtu un telekomunikƗciju gala iekƗrtu direktƯvas 1999/5/EK 6.4.
COMPLIANCES [Polish] Niniejsze urządzenie to urządzenie do odbierania i przesyáania sygnaáu (transceiver) w bezprzewodowej sieci LAN o czĊstotliwoĞci 2,4 GHz, przeznaczone do uĪytku wewnątrz pomieszczeĔ, w domach i biurach we wszystkich krajach czáonkowskich UE i EFTA. Zgodnie z artykuáem 6.
COMPLIANCES xi [Finnish] Laite on 2,4 GHz:n langaton LAN-vastaanotin, joka on tarkoitettu koti- ja toimistokäyttöön kaikissa EY:n ja EFTAn jäsenmaissa, joihin siitä on ilmoitettu. Radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin 1999/5/EY mukaisesti seuraaville EY-/EFTA-maille on ilmoitettu: Itävalta, Belgia, Tanska, Suomi, Ranska, Saksa, Italia, Luxemburg, Alankomaat, Norja, Espanja, Ruotsi, Sveitsi, Iso-Britannia, Portugali, Kreikka, Irlanti ja Islanti.
COMPLIANCES Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: . In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. . In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13. . In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7.
COMPLIANCES 注意 ! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用 者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現 有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍 受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 xiii
TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrastructure Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EZ CONNECT™ N DRAFT 11N WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER The EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSBS-N2) is another cutting edge introduction in 2.4GHz wireless communication for desktop and notebook computers. Designed for both the home and office, this wireless USB2.0 adapter provides the speed, coverage and security expected by today’s wireless users. The SMCWUSBS-N2 is 802.11n draft v2.0 compliant while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the Wireless-G (802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.
EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Features 2 • IEEE802.11n draft v2.0 compliant • Wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps with 40 MHz operating mode • Increased speed and coverage - up to 15 times the speed of IEEE 802.11g • Fully backwards compatible with 802.
Applications Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation • Difficult-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ • Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change loc
EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter System Requirements Before you install the Wireless USB Adapter, check your system for the following requirements: 4 • Available 2.0 USB slot • A PC running Windows 2000/XP/Vista • CD-ROM drive • Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU • Minimum of 6 MB of free hard disk space for driver and utility installation • Another IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.
Package Contents Package Contents The Wireless USB Adapter package includes: • 1 EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSBS-N2) • 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD • 1 Quick Installation Guide • Warranty Information Card Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter provides 300 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11n Draft standard. It can be installed in any computer running Windows 2000/XP/Vista, with a 2.0 USB slot. LED The Link LED indicator of the SMCWUSBS-N2 is described in the following figure and table. Link LED Figure 1. LED Indicator 6 Status Description On (Green) Indicates a valid connection.
DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION The EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software, including the driver and utility for the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support. For Windows 2000/XP It is recommended that you install the utility and driver software first, before inserting the adapter into your computer.
Driver and Utility Installation 2. Click the Install Driver and Utility button to continue. 3. Please wait while the Driver and Utility installation wizard begins and copies files.
For Windows 2000/XP 4. Click Next to install the program to your Windows system folder. 5. Find an available USB slot on your PC ( see "Hardware Installation" on page 13). Remove cap from the SMCWUSBS-N2. Completely slide the SMCWUSBS-N2 USB 2.0 adapter in the USB slot of your PC and make sure that there is a firm connection.
Driver and Utility Installation 6. You will see the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Yes (recommended), and click Next. 7. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next.
For Windows 2000/XP 8. The following windows will then appear indicating that the driver has been installed on your system. Click Finish to exit the window.
Driver and Utility Installation 9. Click Finish and your Wireless USB Adapter is ready to use.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components, and touch the ground often to equalize the static charges, before handling the card. To insert the card: 1. Find an available 2.0 USB slot in your desktop PC or a laptop. Desktop USB port Laptop USB port Figure 2.
Hardware Installation 2. With the adapter’s connector facing the USB slot, and the “EZ ConnectTM N” label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below. Figure 3. Desktop Installation Figure 4.
SMCWUSBS-N2 UTILITY To communicate with other SMC 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b devices, you need to configure the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter first. Double-click the SMCWUSBS-N2 utility icon on the desktop to launch the configuration utility, or you can access it from the Start menu. Icon on the desktop: Icon on the toolbar: Note that the screen shots were taken from Windows XP and will not look exactly the same in all operating systems.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility The SMCWUSBS-N2 utility program includes the following five tabs: Configuration – Allows you to set parameters for the wireless adapter. Link Information – Allows you to view network status. IP Information – Displays TCP/IP data. Site Survey – Scans/shows all wireless devices within the adapter’s signal range. Version Information – Shows the driver and utility version information.
Configuration Configuration Go to the Configuration tab to set parameters for the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter. Select Profile – You can select a proper profile from the drop-down menu, or specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New – To set up a new profile, click New. Save – To save a new profile after configuring the settings, click Save. Delete – To delete a profile, select the profile from the drop-down menu in the Select Profile field, then click Delete.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Common Network Name – Input an SSID for the wireless network to which you want to connect. Operating Mode – Set the adapter’s operating mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for a network environment that does not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for connections with an access point. (See “Network Topologies” on page 33 for more information.) Transmit Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range.
Configuration Power Save – To use this funtion, select the Enabled or Disabled in the Power Save Mode drop-down menu, then click the Apply Change button. Security The Security ON/Security OFF button indicates whether the security function has been enabled or disabled. Click the Security ON/Security OFF button to enable the security function.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Default Key – Choose one key, 1~4, for encryption. Use Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically. When Key Type is set to 128-bit, only one key will be generated. If Key Type is set to 64-bit, four keys will be generated. Note that you must use the same passphrase and default key on all the other clients in your network.
Configuration To set up the WEP function, take the following steps: 1. Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII) in the Key Type field. 2. To automatically generate keys, check the Use Passphrase box, and type in a string of characters in this field. 3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption. 4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect. Or 1.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK How to set up WPA/WPA2-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data 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.
Configuration To use the WPA function, take the following steps: 1. Select Security Type, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu. 2. Type in the WPA Passphrase (Pre-Shared Key: PSK). 3. Select ASCII or Hex in the Key Type field 4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect. Note: The WPA Passphrase character limit needs to be between 8-63 characters. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility 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/CTS mechanism can solve this problem. The larger the threshold, the faster the speed. Fragment Threshold – Sets the minimum packet size that can be transmitted from the adapter without being fragmented.
Configuration Preamble Type – The preamble is used to acquire the incoming signal and synchronize the receiver. If all the clients in your service area support the short preamble or can automatically set the preamble type, then setting the preamble on the access point to short can boost your throughput. (Options: Short & Long, Long only; Default: Short & Long) Transmit Power – Move the slider bar up and down to select an appropriate transmission power.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Link Information The Link Information screen displays information of the current wireless access point to which you are connected. Network Name – The name of the network to which the adapter is currently connected with other clients on the network. Base Station Name ID – The MAC address of the access point to which this adapter is connected in an infrastructure network.
Link Information Current Connection Speed – Shows the speed of the current wireless connection. The Wireless USB Adapter supports up to 300 Mbps connections to your WLAN networks. This adapter is fully compliant with specifications defined in IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n draft v2.0 standards. Encryption – This shows the encryption type of your wireless network. Wireless Type – This adapter supports 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n modes.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility IP Information This screen displays IP Information for your computer. Now that you have configured your adapter to connect to a 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 you have configured your adapter correctly. To release network settings click on Release, then click on Renew to get new IP settings.
IP Information IP Address Client – Internet address of the computer. IP Netmask Client – A mask used to determine the subnet for an IP address. Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway. Host Name Client – Your computer 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.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. Scan – Click this button to scan for available network connections. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – Click this button to start using the WPS connection with the selected AP. The Wireless USB Adapter was implemented with the ease-of-use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Site Survey Take the following steps for easy network security settings. 1. Press the WPS button of the access point to which you want to connect. or Click the PBC configuration button on the management screen of the access point. 2. Select the desired access point from the list. 3. Click the WPS button on the screen, or double-clicking on the selected access point. Notes: 1. This connection procedure must be done within 2 minutes after pressing the WPS button on the access point. 2.
SMCWUSBS-N2 Utility 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. Version Information This screen shows information on the WPS PIN number, current version of the driver and the configuration utility program.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING SMC’s EZ Connect N Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LANs The SMC 802.11 N access point (SMCWBR14S-N) can also provide 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 domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point to whick you are connecting.
Network Configuration and Planning • In either configuration, the client automatically matches the radio channel used by the AP.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC technical support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the 2.0 USB slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector. • Try the card in another USB slot.
Troubleshooting Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the SMCWUSBS-N2 adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from your 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 connect to may be defective. Try using another access point.
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Functional Criteria Wireless Network IEEE802.11b: up to 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps IEEE802.11n draft v2.0: up to 300 Mbps (in 40 MHz) Operating Range Outdoor: Up to 300 m (984 ft) Indoor: Up to 100 m (328 ft) Radio Signal Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) ModulationCCK, OFDM Operating Frequency USA (FCC) and Canada (IC): 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz Spain: 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz France: 2.457 ~ 2.
Specifications RF Output Power 11b : 23.30 dBm 11g : 25.14 dBm Draft 11n 20MHz: 21.57 dBm 40MHz: 21.65 dBm Physical Characteristics Dimensions 84.10 * 27.08 * 12.30 mm (3.31 * 1.07 * 0.48 inch) (L*W*H) Weight 27.5 g (0.06 lb) Antenna Built-in antenna LED Indicators Network Link Host Interface USB 2.0 interface Power Voltage DC5V +/- 5% Power Consumption Tx mode: 460 mA, Rx mode: 250 mA Standards Conformance Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n draft v2.
General Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -10 to 70 °C (14 to 158 °F) Humidity: 5 to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 Certification CE Mark EN 50081-1, EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1, EN 61000-4-2 Emissions FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI Software Drivers Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista 41
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