SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2532W-B User manual

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Compliances
FCC - Class B
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 instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
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 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.
CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5
centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital
device, SMC requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB
port.
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.

1 | System Requirements
•Available PCMCIA Type II slot
•Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
•Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
•Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation
•Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the
SMC7004WFW Barricade PLUS Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, or another PC with
a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2662W EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless USB
Adapter.

2 | Package Contents
After unpacking the EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card, check the
contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:
•1 SMC2532W-B High Power Wireless PC Card
•1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
•1 User Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return
the product.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site:
http://www.smc.com

3 | Getting Started…
Warning:
•Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its
electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before
handling the card
1. Turn on your computer and insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation
CD. Run the utility software and then shut down your machine when complete.
2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your computer.
3. With the PC Card's 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the
"EliteConnect Wireless PC Card" label facing up, slide the card completely into
the PCMCIA slot as shown below.
4. For Windows 98/Me/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with
revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. Please check the
documents of your PCMCIA driver for confirmation.
5. The card will be automatically installed during the Operating System's boot-up
process. Once complete, you may take advantage of the wireless functionality
this adapter has to offer.
Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to "hot swap" PC Cards any time, even when your computer is
on.

4 | Driver Installation – Option 1 (Recommended)
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.
Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
This installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run
the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b
High Power Wireless PC Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button.
Step 3: The installation wizard will begin. Click [Next >].

Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be
installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue.
You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It
is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue.

Step 5: Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your computer.
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
Step 6: Please shut down your machine and insert your PC Card. Finally, boot up the operating
system.

Section 4.1 | Other Setup Processes
The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation
procedure:
Windows 98/Me: If you are using Windows 98, you must have your original Windows CD on
hand. In Windows Me, the installation process is fully Plug-and-Play.
Windows 2000/XP: Select [Install the software automatically] if prompted and click [Next] to
complete the installation.
Continue to the Utility Configuration section for documentation on how to use the utility
application for your SMC2532W-B.
5 | Driver Installation – Option 2
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Section 5.1 | Windows 98SE
NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.
Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2532W-B in your machine, the Operating System will
automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the [Next
>] button to begin the installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for the best driver for your device] option
and click [Next >].
Step 3: Clear all checkboxes except for [Specify a location:]. Then press the [Browse] button
and look for the drivers on your CD-ROM. Browse to ?:\driver. (Note: The "?" equals the letter of
your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.)
Step 4: The system should find the drivers. Click the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
The wizard will show "SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High Power Wireless Adapter".
(Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the [< Back] button, and select the [Display
a list of all the drivers...] option. Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press [Have
Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers)
Step 5: Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may then request files from
your original Windows disk. Please insert the Windows CD at this time.
Step 6: The system will copy the files. Do NOT press [Cancel].

Step 7: Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows CD, the driver install process
will be complete. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
Step 8: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the
SMC2532W-B will be initialized and ready for use.
Section 5.2 |Windows Me
NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.
Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2532W-B in your machine and turned it back on, the OS
will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Select the
[Specify the location of the driver] option. Then click the [Next >] button to begin the
installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Specify a location:] option. Clear the [Removable
Media] checkbox. Then press the [Browse] button and look for the drivers on your CD. This
should be located in ?:\driver. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most
cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >].
Step 3: The system should find the drivers. Click the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
(Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the [< Back] button, and select the [Display
a list of all the drivers] option. Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press [Have
Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers)
Step 4: Once all the necessary files have been copied, the driver installation is complete. Click
[Finish] to exit the wizard.
Step 5: You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Press [Yes]. Upon reboot, the
SMC2532W-B will be initialized and ready for use.
Section 5.3 | Windows 2000
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2532W-B in your machine and turned it back on, the
Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate
drivers. Click the [Next >] button to begin the installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for a suitable driver...] option. Then click
[Next >].
Step 3: Clear all checkboxes except for [Specify a location]. Then click [Next >].
Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. This should be ?:\driver.
(Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this is D.) Then click [OK].

You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further
verification.
Step 5: The system should find the drivers. Click the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
(Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the [< Back] button, and select the [Display
a list of the known drivers...] option. Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press
[Have Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers)
Step 6: You have now completed the driver installation. Click [Finish] to initialize the adapter.
Section 5.4 | Windows XP
Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC2532W-B in your machine and turned it back on, the
Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate
drivers. Select [Install from a list or specific location] and click the [Next >] button to begin the
installation.
Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and check the [Include this location in the search] option. Make
sure the [Search removable media] option is not checked. Click [Browse] and find the location of
the drivers. This should be ?:\driver. (Note: The ? equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In
most cases, this is D.) Then click [Next >].
Step 3: This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to the hard drive and
installed. Please click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
After clicking [Finish], you will see the following message in your system tray:
6 | Driver Verification
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Section 6.1 | Windows 98/Me
Step 1: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click [Properties].
Step 2: Then go to the [Device Manager] tab and open the [Network adapters] section. You
should see your SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High Power Wireless Adapter in this menu. Highlight
it and click [Properties].

Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working properly". If there are any
error messages displayed here, you will need to click the SMC adapter and click [Remove]. Then
reboot the machine and go through the installation process again.
Section 6.2 | Windows 2000
Step 1: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click [Properties].
Step 2: Then go to the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager]. Open the [Network adapters]
section. You should see your SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High Power Wireless Adapter in this
menu. Right-click your adapter and click [Properties].
Step 3: The Device Status shows that the "This device is working properly". If there are any
error messages displayed here, you will need to right-click the SMC adapter and click [Uninstall].
Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again.
Section 6.3 | Windows XP
Step 1: Click [Start] and click [Control Panel]. Then click the [Performance and Maintenance]
icon and select [System].
Step 2: Then go to the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager]. Open the [Network adapters]
section. You should see your SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High Power Wireless Adapter in this
menu. Right-click the adapter and click [Properties].
Step 3: The Device Status shows that "This device is working properly". If there are any error
messages displayed here, you will need to right-click the SMC adapter and click [Uninstall]. Then
reboot the machine and go through the installation process again.
7 | Utility Installation
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run
the EZ Installation Wizard, reboot your machine and insert your SMC2532W-B EliteConnect High
Power Wireless Adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1: Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.

Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button.
Step 3: The installation wizard will begin. Click [Next >].
Step 4: You will be given the option to choose the location where the Configuration Utility will be
installed. It is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue.

You will also be given the option to choose the Folder name that will appear in the Start Menu. It
is recommended to leave this at the default value. Click [Next >] to continue.
Step 5: Click [Next] to begin copying the utility files to your computer.
You have now completed the utility installation process. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.

Step 6: Please shut down your machine and insert your PC Card. Finally, boot up the operating
system.
8 | Utility Configuration
When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand
corner of the taskbar. The icon will be GREEN if you have a good connection to a wireless
network. If it is red, you will need to verify the network settings and check to be sure that the
Wireless Access Point on your network is turned on. You may also need to re-position the Access
Point and place it in a higher position so that you are able to gain more wireless signal strength.
Double-click the quick launch icon in the system tray to bring up the Configuration Utility. This
provides quick access to management statistics and adapter settings.
The Configuration Utility includes the following tabs:
Configuration: Allows you to implement Profile Management, edit SSID data, change the Tx
Rate and Operating mode, and enable 64/128-bit WEP.
Link Information: Allows you to view/monitor network status, throughput, wireless channel,
and TCP/IP Information.
IP Information: Displays TCP/IP data and allows you to Release and Renew your IP addresses.
Site Survey: Displays all the Access Points within range of the wireless adapter's signal. Allows
you to select your desired WLAN.
Version Information: Shows the driver and utility version information.

Section 8.1 | Configuration
When the Configuration Utility is initialized, the Configuration window may be immediately
shown. This will show you the current select profile of the wireless card. Click [New] to enter a
new name for the current profile. Click [Save] to save the current settings to the selected profile.
Click [Delete] to delete the current profile.
The options for Operating Mode are "802.11 Adhoc" and "Infrastructure". Adhoc networks consist
of wireless clients only. In Infrastructure networks, wireless clients connect to wired LANs via
Wireless Access Points. The options for Transmit Rate are "Auto", "1 Mbps", "2 Mbps", "5.5
Mbps", and "11 Mbps". The Channel can only be changed when you are connected to a Adhoc
WLAN. The channel must be configured to the same radio channel as that used by the other
wireless clients in your group.
For more secure data transmissions, it is recommended to enable WEP on your WLAN. The utility
supports HEX key entries. For the HEX Key Format, the security is enabled by entering 10-digit
keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration. Allowed
hex keys are 0-9, A-F and a-f. Select the desired encryption strength (64-bit or 128-bit) and then
enter the appropriate keys in Key 1, 2, 3, or 4. Remember to select the correct "Default Key" and
then click [Apply Changes]. You can also check the "Passphrase" option and enter the desired
value. You must be sure to use the same passphrase on all other wireless clients/Access Points. A
passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumberic characters.

Section 8.2 | Link Information
Associated BSS ID: Shows the MAC Address of the associated Access Point
Current Tx Rate: Current transmit rate value
Throughput: Number of packets sent and received
SSID: Workgroup name of the wireless network that you are connected to
Link Quality: Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless
connection to the Access Point.
Signal Strength: Shows the relative signal strength of the wireless connection to the Access
Point.

Section 8.3 | IP Information
The IP Information screen displays network connection information.
Section 8.4 | Site Survey
The Site Survey tab scans and displays all Access Points on the wireless LAN. The data is
organized by columns signifying the "SSID", "BSSID", "Channel", "Encryption", "Signal", and
"Network Type". The key symbol in the Encryption column signifies that the network is
encrypted. You will need to obtain the WEP information from the network administrator. To
choose a network, simply double-click the "SSID".

Section 8.5 | Version Information
The Version Information screen displays the version information.