SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2635W User manual

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ Connect 2.4GHz
11 Mbps Wireless
Cardbus Adapter
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
February 2004
Revision number:
E022004 R01. F1.0

Copyright
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 © 2004 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other
product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

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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 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
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial
brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical
equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/
EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following
standards were applied:
RFI Emission: • Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2
(EMC, medical)
• Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to
EN 61000-3-2/1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply
system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to
EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995
(AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)

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• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by
radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10
ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD: • EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
MDD: • IEC 60601-1

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
EZ Connect™
Wireless Cardbus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Wireless Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Link information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SMC Networks
802.11b Wireless Product Max. Distance Table . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Software Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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EZ CONNECT™
WIRELESS CARDBUS
ADAPTER
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) is
an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates
with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as
mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers a
high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable
cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term
maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless
access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into
your notebooks, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with SMC 11b/11g wireless access
points, you can create an instant network that integrates
seamlessly with Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding
your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access
points – no wires!
Features
•Up to 11 Mbps data rate
•Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
•Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
•Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower
cost than wired alternatives

APPLICATIONS
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•Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments
existing networks quickly and easily
•Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology
provides robust wireless connection
•Supports a wide range of systems
•User-friendly configuration interface
•Enhances your network security with 64/128-bit WEP
encryption
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
• Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, office workers who need access to
databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office,
campus etc.
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to
set up for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping
companies who need additional workstations for peak
periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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• Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently
rearrange the workplace and change location
• SOHO users
SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need quick and
easy installation of a small computer network
System Requirements
Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter,
check your system for the following requirements:
•A laptop with a CardBus slot
•A minimum of 1.5 Mbytes of free disk space for installing the
driver and utility program
•Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your
network, such as a Barricade SMC7004VWBR Wireless
Broadband Router, or another PC with an SMC2662W
Wireless USB Adapter

PACKAGE CHECKLIST
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Package Checklist
The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter package includes:
•One SMC2635W Wireless Cardbus Adapter
•One EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD
•One Quick installation guide
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at
www.smc.com
Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or
damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the
original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product
if there is a need to return the product.

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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides 11 Mbps
connections. It is fully compliant with the specifications of the
IEEE 802.11b standard. The adapter can be installed in any
notebook with a CardBus type II or type III slot.
LED Indicator
The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter includes one status
LED indicator, as described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
Link/Act On
Green
The adapter is associated to the Wireless
LAN.
Flashing The adapter is transmitting/receiving data.
Link/Act

DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION
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DRIVER AND UTILITY
INSTALLATION
The installation CD that comes with the package contains all the
software available for the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web
site at: http://www.smc.com
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screen
shots were created from Windows XP. Windows 98, Windows
Millennium Edition, and Windows 2000 are similar, but not
identical, to Windows XP.
Notes: 1.For Windows 98 users, installation processes may
require the use of your original copy of Windows OS.
Please prepare the Windows OS CD before
proceeding with the installation.
2. It is recommended that you install the utility and driver
software first, before inserting the adapter into your
laptop.

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1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and the program will
auto-run. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.

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2. There are three options to install the software. Select Easy for
hassle-free installation. For users who wish to use
WindowsXP Wireless Zero Configuration to manage the
adapter, select the “Use the WindowsXP Wireless Network
Connection Utility” option.
3. The system will start installing files, and this process may take
a few minutes. This message will then appear prompting you
to insert the adapter into your laptop.

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4. When you insert the adapter into the laptop, the system will
detect the card automatically. Then the Found New Hardware
window will appear. Select Install the software automatically,
and click Next.
5. For users who are using this adapter outside of the United
States and Canada, the Country Select window will appear.
Please select the country at which you are using the adapter.
Note: This domain configuration applies only to users outside of the
FCC regulatory domain. If you are using this adapter in the
United States and Canada, please skip this step.

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6. This window will then appear indicating the driver has been
installed into your system. Click Finish to complete the
installation. Your adapter is now ready for use.