SMC Networks EZ connect N SMCWPCI-N5 User manual

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.
NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/Remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France Outdoor use
limited to 10 mW
e.i.r.p. within the
band
2454-2483.5
MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
None Only for indoor applications
N OTE : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

CANADIAN COMPLIANCES STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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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:
xEN 60950-1:2006 + A11: 2009+A1:2010 + A12:2011 Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.
xEN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006-10 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the
2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN
covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
xEN 301 489-1 V1.9.2/ 2011-09 E N 301 489-17 V2.1.1/ 2009-05 Electromagnetic
compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz
wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.
xEN 62311: 2008Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human
exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz).

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU
member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to
obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public
access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF
output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
This equipment may be operated in:
The official CE certificate of conformity can be downloaded by selecting the
relevant model/ part number from www.smc.com -> support -> download.
Bulgarian
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 , SMC Networks ,      
       
  1999/5/EC.
Czech
esky
SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shod se
základními požadavky a dalšími píslušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999/5/ES.
Danish
Dansk
Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
Dutch
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen
en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Estonian
Eesti
Käesolevaga kinnitab SMC Networks seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.
Finnish
Suomi
Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden
ehtojen mukainen.

French
Français
Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE
German
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek

   SMC Networks   radio LAN device  
          1999/5/.
Hungarian
Magyar
Alulírott, SMC Networks nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.
Italian
Italiano
Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Latvian
Latviski
Ar šo SMC Networks deklar, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK
btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem.
Lithuanian
Lietuvi
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-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Polish
Polski
Niniejszym SMC Networks owiadcza, e Radio LAN device jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Português
SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Romanian
Roman
SMC Networks declar c acest dispozitiv fr fir respect cerinele eseniale
precum i alte dispoziii relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC.
Slovak
Slovensky
SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spa základné požiadavky a
všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Slovenian
Slovensko
SMC Networks izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Spanish
Español
Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple
con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Swedish
Svenska
Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Turkish
Turk
SMC Networks bu kablosuz cihazn temel gereksinimleri ve 1999/5/EC
yonergesindeki ilgili koullar karladn beyan eder.

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1Product Overview ................................................................................. 2
1.1Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2Features.................................................................................................................. 2
1.3Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2Installation............................................................................................. 3
2.1Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.2Software Installation................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 3Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 8
3.1To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility ............................................. 8
3.2To connect using WPS.......................................................................................... 11
3.2.1PBC (Push Button Configuration) method................................................ 11
3.2.2PIN method .............................................................................................. 13
3.3To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................................. 15
3.3.1In Windows XP......................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4Management........................................................................................ 18
4.1Profile.................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1Add a profile ............................................................................................. 18
4.1.2Modify a profile......................................................................................... 20
4.1.3Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 21
4.2Advanced .............................................................................................................. 21
4.3About..................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) ......................................................... 23
5.1SoftAP mode......................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6Uninstall Software............................................................................... 26
6.1Uninstall the utility software from your PC............................................................. 26
6.2Uninstall the driver software from your PC............................................................ 27
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 29
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 31

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾One SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾Two detachable omnidirectional antennas
¾One low-profile bracket
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾SMC Warranty Card
¾EZ Installation Wizard & Document CD, including:
xSMC Wireless Configuration Utility
xUser Guide
xOther Helpful Information
)
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI
Adapter without any explanations.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The adapter is an 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 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the SMCWPCI-N5’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer
rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can
also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and
WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being
exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step
through the installation process and the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to
quickly set up a wireless connection.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the SMCWPCI-N5 is
the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.
1.2 Features
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption
¾Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust
to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides 32-bit PCI interface
¾Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode
¾Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
¾Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters
1.3 Hardware Overview
LED status:
Status Working Status
Off 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.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Please install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the driver 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 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. Insert the PCI adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot's
contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your
PC case.
4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel.
2.2 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. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named SMCWPCI-N5.
Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation, and then the following screen for preparing
setup will appear.
Figure 2-1

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2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install SMC Wireless Configuration
Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to
continue.
Figure 2-3

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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.
Figure 2-4
5. Click Install to continue the setup.
Figure 2-5

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6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes.
Figure 2-6
7. If Windows XP warns about Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue the
installation.
Figure 2-7

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8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-8
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. To connect to a network,
please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
Figure 2-9

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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.
¾Method One:
To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility
SMCWPCI-N5 uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The
utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to
the wireless adapter.
¾Method Two:
To connect using QSS
By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or
access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands.
¾Method Three:
To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific
operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.
3.1 To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility
1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the
utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the
icon on your desktop or the icon in your system tray.
Figure 3-1
2. 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 and click Connect.
SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will
automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically.

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Figure 3-2
3. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not
security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key. To prevent
outside intrusion and safeguard your network, it is strongly recommended to set a password
to your router or access point.
Figure 3-3
If there is a “lock” icon behind the SSID, this means the wireless network is secure and the
corresponding security type will display. You must know the encryption key/security settings
to connect.
Input the password which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access
point, then click OK to continue. Or push the QSS/WPS button on your router if your router
features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key.

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Figure 3-4
4. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet.
Figure 3-5
5. 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, link quality and
wireless mode.

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Figure 3-6
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 the wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or QSS, you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts while the
third method is only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method
1. Press the WPS/QSS button on the back panel of the router.
2. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab. Select Push the
button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect.

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Figure 3-7
3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Figure 3-8

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4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
Figure 3-9
3.2.2 PIN method
There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method:
1) Enter the PIN from your AP device.
2) Enter a PIN into your AP device.
Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device
1. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab. Select Enter the
PIN of my access point or wireless router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN
labeled on the bottom of the router (here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated
a new PIN code for your router, please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue.
Figure 3-10