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

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1INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT
The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless
performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection,
you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming,
video streaming and so on.
The SMCWUSBS-N4’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer
rate of up to 150 Mbps for maximum throughput. The adapter has good
capability on anti-jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless
(802.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2
encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal
information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation
process; the SMC Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless
connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection,
the SMCWUSBS-N4 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading
wireless connectivity.
FEATURES
◆IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
◆Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1X authentication, TKIP/
AES encryption, WEP encryption
◆Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless
data rate of up to 150 Mbps
◆Automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating
limitations
◆Provides USB interface
◆Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes
◆Good capability on anti-jamming
◆Supports roaming between access points when configured in
Infrastructure mode

C HAPTER 1 | Introduction
LED Status
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◆Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
◆Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP 32/64, Windows Vista 32,
Windows 7
LED STATUS
Table 1: LED Indicator
Status Working Status
Off The driver has not been installed.
Flashing Slowing The driver has been installed but there is no data being
transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

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2INSTALLATION GUIDE
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
There are two ways to install the Adapter:
1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable
attached in package.
N OTE : The Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the
adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
FOR WINDOWS XP The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the USB driver and
software utility for the Wireless USB Adapter.
The installation screens are similar for Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista and Windows 7. The installation interface for Windows XP is
shown in this user guide.
To install the Wireless USB Adapter's driver and utilities for Windows 2000
and Windows XP, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your PC and wait until the Windows system has completely
started.
2. Load the EZ Installation & Documentation CD that comes with the
package. The install program should start automatically.
N OTE : If the install program does not start automatically, double-click My
Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation
CD was placed. Open the SMCWUSBS-N4 folder and double-click
“Setup.exe.”
3. Click “Install Driver/Utility” to start the installation.

C HAPTER 2 | Installation Guide
Software Installation
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Figure 1: Install Driver/Utility
4. Wait for the InstallShield Wizard to start.
Figure 2: Prepare to Install

C HAPTER 2 | Installation Guide
Software Installation
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5. When the SMC Client Installation Program starts, click Next to continue.
Figure 3: Install SMC Client Installation Program
6. Select “Install Client Utilities and Driver.” Otherwise, select “Install
Driver Only” to install the driver only. Click Next to continue.
Figure 4: Install Client Utilities and Driver

C HAPTER 2 | Installation Guide
Software Installation
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7. To change the destination location for the software, click Browse and
select the new location. Click Next to continue.
Figure 5: Select the Location
8. Select the program folder. Either create a new folder name or select
one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended to keep the
default setting. Click Next to continue.
Figure 6: Select Program Folder

C HAPTER 2 | Installation Guide
Software Installation
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9. Choose the wirelesss configuration tool to use. If you are not sure,
leave the default setting. Click Next to continue.
Figure 7: Choose Configuration Tool
10. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait for the installation process to
finish.
Figure 8: Installation Processing
N OTE : For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed
with the installation during these steps (as shown in Figure 9 on page 18).
The drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the
operating system. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation.

C HAPTER 2 | Installation Guide
Software Installation
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Figure 9: Software Installation Warning
11. When the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” message displays, click
Finish to reboot the system.
Figure 10: Restart Computer

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3CONFIGURATION GUIDE
The SMCWUSBS-N4 can be configured by the SMC Wireless N Client Utility
in Windows XP and 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your
adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of
Windows 2000. This User Guide takes Windows XP for example.
FOR WINDOWS XP
After Installing the adapter, the adapter’s tray icon will appear in your
system tray. It appears at the bottom of the screen and shows the signal
strength using color based on the received signal strength indication
(RSSI).
Table 2: Signal Strength System Tray Icon
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is
less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI
is between 5dB and 10dB.
If the icon is partly green, there is good signal strength and the
RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.
If the icon is all green, there is excellent signal strength and the
RSSI is more than 20dB.

C HAPTER 3 | Configuration Guide
Current Status
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Double-click the icon and the SMC Wireles N Client Utility will run. You can
also run the utility by clicking the Start->Program->SMC->SMC Wireles N
Client Utility. The utility provides some integrated and easy tools to:
◆Display current status information
◆Edit and add configuration profiles
◆Display current diagnostics information
The section below introduces these above capabilities.
CURRENT STATUS
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program
and its operations. The Current Status tab does not include any
configuration options.
Figure 11: Current Status
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
◆Profile Name - This shows the name of current selected configuration
profile. The configuration of Profiles is described on the Profile
Management tab.
◆Link Status - Shows if the station is associated to a wireless network.
◆Wireless Mode - Displays the wireless mode.
◆Server Based Authentication - Shows if server-based authentication
is used.
◆IP Address - Displays the computer’s IP address.
◆Signal Strength - Shows the current strength of the wireless signal.