SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2662W-AR User manual

EZ Connect™
Wireless USB Adapter
User Guide
SMC2662W-AR
V 1.0

EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter Manual
The 11 Mbps wireless USB adapter is an easy to use, cost-effective,
high-speed and secure wireless networking device for the
networked SOHO environment. It allows users to share network
resources and provides instant access to the internet.
Using this adapter in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless
Access Point, you can create an instant network that integrates
seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or
expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing
additional Access Points - no wires!
PACKAGE CHECKLIST
The EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter package includes:
• 1 EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter with dual dipole antenna
(SMC2662W-AR)
• 1 Installation CD-Rom
• 1 USB cable
• This User Guide
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System Requirements
Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter, check your
system for the following requirements:
• An available USB port in your computer.
• Windows 98/Me/2000 (Have the Windows installation
CD-ROM ready for use during installation).
• A minimum of 1 MB of free disk space for installing the
driver and utility program.
• Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your
network, such as the SMC2655W Wireless Access Point, or
the SMC2662W Wireless USB Adapter.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
• Backup your driver CD-Rom and use the copy as the working
diskette to protect the original from accidental damage.
1. Select an unused USB port and remove its protective
bracket.
2. Carefully insert the USB cable and press until it is firmly
seated in the USB port.
3. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating
system. Drivers can be found on the CD-Rom that comes
with this package.
4. Install the configuration program for your wireless USB
adapter. The SETUP.EXE file can be found on the CD-Rom
with this package.(D:\Drivers\SMC2662W\Utility\setup.exe)
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DRIVER INSTALLATION
Select the driver you need for your system and refer to this guide
for the installation and configuration procedure. Any new or
updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site at
http://www..smc.com.
WINDOWS 98/ME INSTALLATION
1. Windows 98/Me will automatically detect the new hardware and
prompt you to install the driver. Click "Next" to find the driver.
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2. Insert the CD-Rom that comes in the package and specify
the location "D:\" and click "Next".
3. Click "Next" to copy files from the CD-Rom.
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4. Set the "Channel" to the same radio channel as that used
by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you
are connecting to a network via an access point, the
adapter will automatically set the channel to be the same
as that used by the Access Point.
5. For more secure data transmission, set the "Encryption" to
"128-bit" or "64-bit" to ensure wireless network security.
The advance Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented
in this card to prevent unauthorized access. The 128-bit
setting gives a higher level of security but the setting must
be the same for all clients in your wireless network.
(Default: Disabled) To completely configure WEP, you must
use the Configuration Utility. Please see "Encryption Screen"
under the "Configuration and Diagnostic Utility" section.
6. Set the "Fragmentation Threshold". (The Default is 2346
which means "Disabled")
7. Set the "Operating Model" to "802.11 Ad-Hoc" or
"Infrastructure" depending on the type of network you want
to connect to.
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8. Set the "RTS Threshold" to the same as that used by other
devices in your network. (The default is 2347 which means
"Disabled")
9. Set the "SSID" identifier to the same as that used by the ad
hoc work group or access point you want to connect to.
(SMC2652W Access point default: WLAN) If you will be
roaming among multiple Access Points with different
BSSID’s, a value of "ANY" will allow connection to any SSID.
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10. Insert Windows98/Me CD-ROM and click "OK". Windows will
copy source file to your system.
11. If you want to add more protocols after installation, go to
control panel and double-click "Network".
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12. Select the "Configuration" tab and click "Add" to install the
network protocols you want to use, such as IPX/SPX,
NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install TCP/IP, be sure to set the
appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and Domain for your
network. If you install an IPX/SPX compatible protocol, then
you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks.
13. Click "File and Print Sharing" to share files or printers.
14. Click on the "Identification" tab on the Network dialog
box, and specify your computer name and network
workgroup.
15. Click "OK" in the Network dialog box and the system will
restart your computer.
WINDOWS 2000 INSTALLATION
1. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware
and prompt you to install the driver Click "Next" to find
the driver.
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2. Insert the CDROM included in this package and select "CD-
Rom drives" and then click "Next".
3. Click "Next" to copy files from the CD-Rom.
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4. Finish the driver installation.
5. If you want to add more protocols after installation, go to
control panel and double click on "Network and Dial-up
Connections" and double click "Local Area Connection X",
click "Properties".
6. Select the "General" tab and click "install" to install the
network protocols you want to use, such as IPX/SPX,
NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install TCP/IP, be sure to set the
appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and Domain for your
network. If you install an IPX/SPX compatible protocol,
then you also need to install the Client for NetWare
Networks.
CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter provides free optional
management software for quick network configuration and easy
diagnostics. The CD-Rom that comes with the package contains a
user-friendly interface for configuring the EZ Connect Wireless USB
Adapter.
Utility Installation
To install the utility software:
1. Insert the CD-Rom that comes with this package into your
computer’s CD-Rom drive (D:\).
2. Select the folder "D:\Drivers\SMC2662W-AR" and double
click on "setup.exe".
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.
Using the Wireless LAN Utility
Once the installation is completed, the configuration utility can be
accessed by selecting the "EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility" icon
from the "EZ Connect Wireless USB" folder.
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Quick-Launch Icon
After the utility program is running, it will have a "Quick Launch"
icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar. Double clicking
the icon in the Quick Launch bar will open the EZ Connect Wireless
USB Utility program, providing quick access to all settings of the
adapter. This configuration software includes the following
functions:
Monitor Allow you to monitor network status and configure
parameters for the wireless adapter.
Statistics Show the statistics of the wireless adapter.
Site Survey Scan/Show all the APs in range.
Encryption Provides WEP security control.
Advanced Allow you to configure the advanced settings.
Version Show the version information.
Monitor Screen
When you start the wireless USB utility, the information window
for the SMC2662W-AR is shown as the figure below. Click on the
"Monitor" tab to monitor the network status of the wireless
adapter, including the BSS ID, current channel, link quality, and
signal strength.
Click "Modify" to configure "Operating Model",
"Channel", "SSIDl" and "Tx Rate". After
configuration, just click "Apply" to save the
changes.
Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to io802.11
AdHocl1 for network configurations that do not
have any Access Points, or to "Infrastructure" for
configurations with Access Points.
("Infrastructure" is the default setting)
Channel If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN, set
the channel number to the same radio channel as
that used by the other wireless clients in your
group. However, if you are connecting to a
network via an Access Point, then the channel is
automatically set to the channel of the Access
Point that the adapter connects to.
SSID Input an SSID string that you want to connect to
("ANY" is the default setting). If you will be
roaming among multiple Access Points with
different BSSID’s, a value of "ANY" will allow
connection to any SSID.
Tx Rate Indicates the communication rates. Select
appropriate transmission speed to match your
wireless LAN settings. (Default: Fully Automatic)
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PS Mode Enable the Power Saving Mode for reducing power
loading. (Default: Disabled)
Note : The "Channel" can only be set when the
"Operating Model" is "802.11 Ad-Hoc".
The Statistics screen
The Statistics screen displays "Data Frames" and
"Management Frames".
Site Survey Screen
The Site Survey screen displays all AP’s in wireless
LAN, and you can choose one of them to connect
to by double clicking.
Encryption Screen
Encryption
For more secure data transmission, set the
"Encryption" to "128-bit" or "64-bit" to ensure
wireless network security. Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) is implemented in this adapter to prevent
unauthorized access to your wireless network. The
128-bit setting gives a higher level of security,
but the setting must be the same as other clients
in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled)
The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented
in SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter is based
on an RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys
provided to ensure data confidentiality are four 10
digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting (first screen
below) and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP
setting (second screen below). This WEP security
protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping
and unauthorized access by hackers or unexpected
intruders.
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Create with Passphrase
Security keys for WEP encryption are generated
from your Passphrase string, so you must use the
same passphrase on all the other stations in your
network.
Manual Entry
"Manual Entry" allows the user to manually enter
key elements. ( 2 Hexadecimal digits in each
block)
Default Key ID
Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string
you prefer. If you are using a key generated from
Passphrase, you must use the same Passphrase and
key on each station.
To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select "128-bit" or "64-bit" for the "Encryption" field.
2. Then choose Create with Passphrase, type a string in the
Passphrase field and click "Generate", then select the key, and
click "Apply".
Note:
Passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric
character. Or choose Manual Entry and enter key elements in
one of the keys 1-4, and click "Apply".
Note:
Each bit key must be hexadecimal.
Advanced Screen
Here you can set values of "Fragmentation
Threshold" (Default: 2346, which means Disabled)
and "RTS/CTS Threshold" (Default: 2347, which
means Disabled).
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