SMC Networks SMCWCB-N User manual

SMCWCB-N
EZ Connect™ N
Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter
USER GUIDE

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ Connect
TM
N Draft 11n
Wireless Cardbus Adapter
User Guide
From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions
November 2006
Revision #: EU 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 © 2006 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 or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance 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
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Compliances
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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The following references have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance
with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• EN 300 328
• EN 301 489-1
• EN 301 489-17
• EN 60950-1

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Contents
Compliances i
Introduction 1
Features 1
System Requirements 2
Package Contents 2
Hardware Description 3
LED Indicators 3
Installation 4
Utility Configuration 9
Configuration 10
Advanced 14
Link Information 15
IP Information 17
Site Survey 18
Version Information 19
Network Configuration and Planning 20
Network Topologies 20
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 20
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 21
Setting the Communication Domain 22
Troubleshooting 23
Adapter Installation Problems 23
Network Connection Problems 23
Specifications 25
General Specifications 25

1
EZ C ONNECT
™
N D RAFT 11 N
W IRELESS C ARDBUS A DAPTER
Introduction
The EZ ConnectTM N Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-N) is another
cutting edge introduction in 2.4 GHz wireless communication for your notebook computer.
Designed for both the home and office, the Wireless Cardbus Adapter provides the
speed, coverage, and security expected by today’s wireless users. The SMCWCB-N is
compliant with the next generation IEEE 802.11n draft v1.0 specification while
maintaining full backwards compatibility with the IEEE 802.11b/g standards. This next
generation wireless networking standard utilizes advanced MIMO (multiple-in,
multiple-out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With wireless speeds up
to 300Mbps - five times faster than 802.11g, the SMCWCB-N provides sufficient
bandwidth to stream HD video, listen to digital music, play online games, transfer large
files, make VoIP calls and surf the Internet simultaneously. To secure wireless data
transmissions and prevent unauthorized access, the SMCWCB-N supports the latest
WPA/WPA2 wireless security standards. WEP 64-bit and 128-bit wireless encryption is
also provided for securely connecting to legacy devices which do not support the latest
WPA/WPA2 standards. The SMCWCB-N includes an EZ Installation Wizard for quick and
easy installation. Simply put the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive, click on Install Driver/Utility Link, and the wizard will perform the installation
automatically. Then insert your SMCWCB-N into an available PCMCIA Type II or Type III
slot on your laptop computer and you are ready to enjoy the freedom of wireless
networking. The SMCWCB-N WLAN utility scans for all available wireless networks and
its profile management allows you to save wireless network names and settings for your
multiple networks, so network connecting becomes instantaneous and easy.
Features
•IEEE802.11n draft v1.0 compliant
•Wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps
•Increased speed and coverage - up to 5 times the speed of IEEE 802.11g
•Fully backwards compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks
•Allows you to stream HD video, listen to digital music, play online games, transfer large
files, make VoIP calls and surf the Internet simultaneously

EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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•WEP 64/128-bit and WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption
•Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) for wireless quality-of-service
•EZ Installation Wizard for easy installation
•Supports Windows 2000/XP
•WLAN management utility
System Requirements
•2.4 GHz 802.11n draft wireless network or 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g wireless network
•Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP
•Notebook with:
- 300 MHz CPU or above
- Available PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot
- 20MB of available hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
•EZ ConnectTM N Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-N)
•Installation CD containing:
- EZ Installation Wizard
- Manual
•Warranty registration card
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 it for repair.

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Hardware Description
The Wireless Cardbus Adapter supports wireless connection speed up to 300 Mbps. This
card is fully compliant with specifications defined in IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11n draft v1.0 standards. It can be installed in any notebook with a Type II or
TYPE III PCMCIA slot. It supports Windows 2000/XP.
LED Indicators
The Wireless Cardbus Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the
following table.
LED Status Description
Link On Indicates a valid connection with an access point.
Flashing Indicates that the Wireless Cardbus Adapter is scanning for
available networks.
Activity Flashing Indicates that the Wireless Cardbus Adapter is
transmitting/receiving data.

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Installation
The CD labeled “Driver and Utility CD” that comes with the package contains the software
drivers and utilities available for the Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
Note: 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 2000 is similar, but not identical, to Windows XP.
IMPORTANT: Do not insert the Wireless Cardbus Adapter until instructed.
1. Put the EZ Installation & Documentation CD in to your CD-ROM drive. The CD will
auto run. If the CD does not auto run browse to your CD drive & double-click the
SMCWCB_N.exe file
2. Click Install Driver/Utility to start the installation Wizard.