SMC Networks EZ Connect N SMCWUSBS-N4 User manual

USER GUIDE
EZ Connect
TM
N
150 Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
SMCWUSBS-N4

EZ Connect
TM
N SMCWUSBS-N4
User Guide
May 2011
SMC-UG-0511-01
No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or
other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications
at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2011 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
No. 1 Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
All rights reserved
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess
are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement,
please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://
www.smc.com.

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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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
◆Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
◆Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
◆Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
◆Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

C OMPLIANCES
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR)
limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be
used in desktop or laptop computers. This device cannot be used with
handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the
body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.
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:
N OTE : Do not use the product outdoors in France.
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

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
PURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the wireless adapter, including
its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the
device and use its configuration software.
AUDIENCE This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You
should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.
CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show
information:
N OTE : Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related
features or instructions.
C AUTION : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or
damage the system or equipment.
W ARNING : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use
the wireless adapter.
Quick Installation Guide
Also, as part of the wireless adapter’s software, there is online help that
describes all configuration related features.
REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
MAY 2011 REVISION
This is the first revision of this guide.

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A BOUT T HIS G UIDE

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CONTENTS
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4
COMPLIANCES 5
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 7
CONTENTS 9
1I
NTRODUCTION 11
Overview of the product 11
Features 11
LED Status 12
2INSTALLATION GUIDE 13
Hardware Installation 13
Software Installation 13
For Windows XP 13
3CONFIGURATION GUIDE 19
For Windows XP 19
Current Status 20
Profile Management 21
Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 22
Remove a profile 27
Switch another Profile 27
Export a Profile 27
Import a Profile 27
Scan Available Networks 28
Auto Profile Selection Management 28
Diagnostics 30
Check Driver Information 30
Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information 31
4 WPS CONFIGURATION 32
PBC (Push Button Configuration) Method 33

C ONTENTS
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PIN Method 35
Enter a PIN into your AP/Router Device 35
Enter the PIN from your AP/Router Device 36
AHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 38
GLOSSARY 40