SMC Networks WUSB-N2 User manual

EZ Connect™ N
Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
SMCWUSB-N2

20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ Connect
TM
N Draft 11n
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
July 2009
Rev: 1.0.0
1910020176

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 © 2009 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect N and EZ Switch are trademarks of SMC
Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.

Warranty and Product Registration
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to
the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com

FCC 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:
¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
¾Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter”.

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS
Package Contents....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................2
1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ...............................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Software Installation........................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP.......................................................................... 4
Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP........................................................10
3.1 Current Status .................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................................ 12
3.2.2 Remove a profile....................................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Switch to another Profile ........................................................................................... 18
3.2.4 Export a Profile.......................................................................................................... 18
3.2.5 Import a Profile.......................................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks........................................................................................... 19
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management.......................................................................... 20
3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Check Driver Information........................................................................................... 21
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information................................................. 22
Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows Vista....................................................23
Chapter 5. WPS configuration ........................................................................... 26
5.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method........................................................................ 26

5.2 PIN method ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device................................................................................ 28
5.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device............................................................................ 29
Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................31
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 32

SMCWUSB-N2 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
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Package Contents
The Wireless USB Adapter package contains:
¾1 EZ Connect™ N 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N2)
¾1 USB extension cable
¾Warranty Information Card
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾1 EZ Installation and Documentation CD, including:
•SMCWUSB-N2 Wireless Utility and Drivers
•User Manual
)Note:
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.com
Please inform your distributor if there are any incorrect, damaged, or missing parts. If possible,
retain the carton and the original package materials, in case there is a need to return the
product.

SMCWUSB-N2 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
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Chapter 1.Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
(SMCWUSB-N2). Designed for both the home and office, this wireless USB2.0 adapter provides
the speed, coverage and security expected by today's wireless users. The SMCWUSB-N2 is
802.11n draft v2.0 compliant while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the Wireless-G
(802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) standards. This next generation standard utilizes advanced
MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With wireless
speeds up to 300Mbps and extended coverage, there is enough bandwidth to simultaneously
stream video and audio, play online games, transfer large files, make VoIP calls and surf the
Internet. With security being a key consideration, SMCWUSB-N2 supports the latest WPA and
WPA2 wireless encryption standards, which prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks
and ensure data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easily using Wi-Fi Protected
SetupTM (WPS) that enables push button or PIN configuration. The SMCWUSB-N2 includes an
easy installation wizard which guides you step-by-step through the process. Once installed the
WLAN utility allows you to scan for available wireless networks and manage multiple network
profiles so connecting becomes instantaneous.
1.2 Features
¾IEEE802.11n draft v2.0 compliant
¾Wireless speeds up to 300Mbps
¾Increased speeds & coverage - up to 5x the speed of 802.11g
¾Fully backwards compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks
¾Stream HD video, Listen to digital music, Play online games, Transfer large files, Make
VoIP calls & Surf the Internet simultaneously
¾WEP 64-/128-Bit, WPA & WPA2 wireless encryption
¾EZ Installation Wizard for easy installation
¾Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista
¾WLAN management utility
¾Two internal antennas (two receivers and two transmitters)