SMC Networks WUSB-G2 FICHE User manual

EZ Connect™g
2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
SMCWUSB-G2

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the
applicable warranty term.All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from
the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion,
repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally
equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or
replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product. The
standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering
new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or itsAuthorized Reseller.
Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via
the SMC website. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The
Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined
as the period of time during which the product is an “Active” SMC product. A product is
considered to be “Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new
technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion,
replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer
technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an
“Active” SMC product. Alist of discontinued products with their respective dates of
discontinuance can be found at:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may
be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day
limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not
responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory
data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC
pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed
accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning
the product for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned
with the product. Customers must contact SMC for a Return MaterialAuthorization
number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any
product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer’s
expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer
support number at [phone]. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges
from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to
customer.

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WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE ANDARE IN LIEU OF
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WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHERASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER
PERSON TOASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION
DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS
CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER’S ORANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY
OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BYACCIDENT,
FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR
FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS
PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THEABOVE
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TOYOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARYFROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE TAKEN TOAFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active
SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies,
fans,
and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618

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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
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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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
A copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity is available for download at:
http://www.smc.com
Intended for indoor use in the following countries:
AT, BE, CZ, CY, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL,
PT, SI, SK, ES, SE, CH, UK.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................2
1.1 Key Features ..................................................................................................2
1.2 LED Status......................................................................................................2
1.3 System Requirements ....................................................................................2
1.4 Wireless LAN Networking...............................................................................3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide..........................................................................................6
2.1 Before You Begin............................................................................................6
2.2 Installing the Drivers.......................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Uninstall Guide ...........................................................................................11
3.1 Through Control Panel..................................................................................11
3.2 Through Programs Menu..............................................................................12
Chapter 4 Software Configuration..............................................................................15
4.1 Station Mode Configuration ..........................................................................15
4.1.1 More Setting.........................................................................................15
4.1.1.1 General Connection Setting ..........................................................15
4.1.1.2 WEP Encryption ............................................................................19
4.1.1.3 WPA/WPA2 Authentication with TKIP/AES Encryption..................20
4.1.1.4 WPA-PSK Authentication...............................................................23
4.1.1.5 Profiles ..........................................................................................23
4.1.1.6 Advanced Settings ........................................................................24
Chapter 5 Example configuration...............................................................................26
5.1 Configuration of WEP Encryption .................................................................26
Appendix A: Glossary......................................................................................................28
Appendix B: Specifications.............................................................................................30

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Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing:
•EZ Connect™ g 802.11g Wireless USB2.0Adapter (SMCWUSB-G2)
•EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD
•Quick Installation Guide
•Warranty Information Card

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The SMCWUSB-G2 is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz
radio operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to 54Mbps.
Additionally, wireless roaming allows the user to move among different AP without losing the
current connection. The adapter provides excellent security features including WPA and WPA2.
Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as
strong security the SMCWUSB-G2 is the perfect solution for small office and home needs.
1.1 Key Features
•Complies with IEEE802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards.
•Wireless speeds up to 54Mbps
•WEP 64-/128-Bit, WPA & WPA2 wireless encryption
•High speed USB 2.0 interface
•Supports Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista
•SimulatedAP Mode for supporting PSP connection
•WLAN management utility
•EZ Installation Wizard for easy installation
1.2 LED Status
The following table describes the LED behavior:
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
OFF No power
ON Wireless connected without data traffic
Blinking Wireless connected with data traffic
Green
1.3 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order to install and use the
SMCWUSB-G2:
•2.4 GHz 802.11b/g wireless network
•Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista
•A Notebook or Desktop computer with:
o300MHz CPU or above
oAvailable USB2.0 port
o20MB of available hard disk space
oCD-ROM drive

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1.4 Wireless LAN Networking
Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. In
infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate to a wired LAN via access points. Each
access point and its wireless devices are known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An Extended
Service Set (ESS) is two or more BSSs in the same subnet. In ad hoc mode (also known as
peer-to-peer mode), wireless devices communicate with each other directly and do not use an
access point. This is an Independent BSS (IBSS).
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the adapter
operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an independent wireless workgroup without
an access point, use Ad-hoc (IBSS) mode.
AD-HOC (IBSS) NETWORK
Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired network. Two or more wireless
stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to
as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).
To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID
and channel for each.

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When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a
Basic Service Set (BSS).
In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay
data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless
stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network.

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In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without
losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2)
the adapter automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2).
Roaming in an ESS network diagram

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Before You Begin
Before installing the new drivers of your SMCWUSB-G2 please close all programs. During
the installation, Windows may need to copy systems files from its installation CD. Therefore,
you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers.
2.2 Installing the Drivers
Follow the steps below in order to install the SMCWUSB-G2 drivers:
1) Insert the EZ Installation & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will
auto-run. Click [Install Driver/Utility] to begin installation.
You will see the Install Shield Wizard, as shown below.
Figure 2-1 Install driver wizard
2) Click on the [Next] button to continue.
3) Select the location where you would like the driver installed. Click on the [Browse]
button to change the directory, or click on the [Next] button to continue using the
default directory.

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Figure 2-2 Install Shield—Choose Destination Location
Wait a few moments until the files are copied to the computer.
Figure 2-3 Install Shield—Setup Status
4) The first part of the installation is complete. Click the [Finish] button.

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Figure 2-4 Utility Installation Complete
5) Now insert the SMCWUSB-G2 into an available USB port of your computer.
Windows will automatically detect the device and display the “Found New Hardware
Wizard”. Click [No, not this time], then click [Next] to continue.
Figure 2-5 Found New Hardware Wizard
6) Click [Install the Software Automatically (Recommended)], then click [Next] to
continue.

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Figure 2-6 Found New Hardware Wizard
7) A hardware installation warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway].
Figure 2-7 Hardware Installation Warning
8) Click [Finish] to complete driver and utility installation. Your SMCWUSB-G2 adapter
is now installed and ready to use.

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Figure 2-8 Driver Installation Complete

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Chapter 3 Uninstall Guide
If the device installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem
may be to completely uninstall the device and its utility and repeat the installation procedure
again. Hereby, customers can use one of the following two methods to uninstall the Drivers
and Utility.
3.1 Through Control Panel
Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Utility:
1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
2. You will then see the following window. Select the SMCWUSB-G2 Wireless Utility and
then click on Remove.
Figure 3-1 Add or Remove Programs
3. Click on the OK button to confirm the Uninstalling process.
Figure 3-2 Confirm the Uninstalling process.
4. The process will then remove the SMCWUSB-G2 Wireless Utility and the drivers from
your computer. Click on the Finish button and then unplug the SMCWUSB-G2.

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Figure 3-3 Uninstalling process finished
3.2 Through Programs Menu
Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Utility:
1) Click on Start > Programs > SMC > Uninstall SMCWUSB-G2 Wireless Utility.
Figure 3-4 Uninstall from programs

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Then, process will go to Install Shield Wizard. The screen will pop up the following
conversation “Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of
its features”
2) Click on the OK button to confirm the Uninstalling process.
Figure 3-5 Confirm the Uninstalling process.
The process will then remove SMCWUSB-G2 Wireless Utility and the drivers from your
computer.
Figure 3-6 Uninstalling SMCWUSB-G2 Wireless Utility and the drivers
¾Click on the Finish button and then unplug the SMCWUSB-G2.

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Figure 3-7 Uninstalling process finished