SMC Networks SMC2336W-AG User manual

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz
Wireless CardBus Adapter
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
October 2003
Revision Number: US F1.0

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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 © 2003 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ-Stream is 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.
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.

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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)
• 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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Safety Compliance
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes
Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor
Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt
werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10.Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11.Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
12.Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag
auslösen.
13.Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

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14.Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN
60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von
AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen
Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70dB(A) oder weniger.

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless
CardBus Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Card Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Link information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . 32
Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Infrastructure Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SMC Networks EZ-Stream Wireless CardBus Adapter
Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Data Rate and Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Typical Range and Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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EZ-Stream™ Universal
2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless
CardBus Adapter
SMC’s EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus
Adapter (SMC2336W-AG) is a triple-band wireless network
adapter that supportsup to108 Mbpsdata rate, and 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 or computers, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 802.11a, 11b, or 11g
wireless access points, you can create an instant network that
integrates seamlessly with your existing LANs. Moreover, moving
or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing
additional access points – no wires!
Features
•Up to 108 Mbps data rate connection
•Backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN
infrastructure
•Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
•Easy installation and user-friendly configuration
•Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower
cost than wired alternatives

EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter
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•Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments
existing networks quickly and easily
•Supports Complementary Code Keying (CCK) for 802.11b
backward compatibilty
•Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
technology provides robust, high speed connection
•Wireless data encryption for enhanced network security
Applications
EZ-Stream wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective
network access for wireless clients in applications such as:
• Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation
• Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open
areas where wiring is difficult to employ
• Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange
the workplace and change location
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to
setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping
companies who need additional workstations for peak
periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

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• 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
• SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users
SOHO users who need quick and easy installation of a small
mobile computer network
• Wireless Multimedia Systems
Provides OFDM high-bandwidth for wireless multimedia
applications for users such as video communication systems
System Requirements
Before you install the EZ-Stream Universal Wireless CardBus
Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:
•Available 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA type II or type III slot
•Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
•Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
•Minimum of 10MB of free hard disk space for driver and utility
installation
•Another IEEE 802.11a, 11b, or 11g compliant device installed
in your network, such as the SMC2304WBR-AG Baricade
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, or another machine
with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect
2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless USB adapter

EZ-Stream™ Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless CardBus Adapter
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Package Contents
The EZ-Stream Universal Wireless CardBus Adapter package
includes:
•1 Wireless CardBus Adapter (SMC2336W-AG)
•1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
•1 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 and the original
packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.

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Hardware Description
The SMC2336W-AG Adapter provides 54 Mbps connections. It is
fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11a,b,g
standards. It can be installed in any notebook running Windows
98SE/Me/2000/XP, with a CardBus type II or type III slot.
LEDs
The two status LED indicators of the SMC2336W-AG are
described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
Link On (Green) Indicates a valid connection.
Flashing Indicates the Adapter is scanning for
available networks.
Activity
(ACT) Flashing Indicates that the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
LINK
ACT

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Hardware Installation
Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To
protect the card, avoid touching its electrical
components, and touch the ground often to equalize
the static charges, before handling the card.
1. Find an available type II or type III CardBus slot in your laptop.
2. With the Adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the CardBus slot,
and the “EZ-Stream” label facing up, slide the card completely
into the slot as shown below.
Note: The SMC2336W-AG Wireless CardBus Adapter allows
you to “hot swap” the card any time, even when your
notebook is powered on.
3. For Windows 98/Me/2000, CardBus specification is required.
Please check the documents for your CardBus adapter driver
before installing the driver and utility software for the
SMC2336W-AG adapter.

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Driver and Utility
Installation
The EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes
with the package contains all the software drivers for the
SMC2336W-AG Adapter. Any new or updated drivers can be
downloaded from the SMC web site at www.smc.com. Also,
check the SMC web site for additional online support.
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000
You may find that the screen shots here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screen
shots were created from Windows 2000. Steps for Windows
98SE and Windows Millennium Edition, are similar, but not
identical, to Windows 2000.
For driver and utility installation for Windows XP, see instructions
on page 13.
Note:For Windows 98SE users, installation processes may
require the use of your original copy of Windows OS. Please
have the Windows OS CD available BEFORE proceeding with
the installation.

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1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive
and click Install Driver/Utility. Then the Choose Setup
Language window will appear. Select the desired language
from the drop-down menu and click OK.
2. The InstallShield Wizard window then appears. There are 2
ways to install the driver and utility software. Click Easy to
continue with the Easy installation.
• If you select the Easy option, proceed directly to step 5.
• If you choose the Advanced option, proceed to step 3.

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3. Select the operation mode for your adapter, and click Next.
Note: Infrastructure mode is a network connection involving
one or more access points. AdHoc mode is for
connections between different adapters, without any
access points. See “Network Configuration and
Planning” on page 32 for details.

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4. Enter the SSID and Channel of the network that your adapter
is connecting to, and click Next.
Note: See “Wireless Card Manager” on page 18 for more
information.
5. When this message appears, insert your SMC2336W-AG
adapter into your laptop.