SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2642W User manual

Wireless Compact Flash Card
Allows PDAs and Laptops to easily connect to an
existing wireless network
Ultra-Compact Type II Form Factor
802.11b High Speed Wireless LAN connection
Supports both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Modes
Plug and Play Configuration - Easy to Install and
Simple to use
User Guide
SMC2642W / SMC2645W
EZ Connect
TM

EZ Connect
Wireless CF Card
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
TM
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 1-800-SMC-4-YOU Part No. : 01-111340-006

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About This Manual
This manual includes procedures for the setup of SMC2642W Wireless
Compact Flash Card under Windows CE 3.0 or later Pocket/Handheld PC and
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP for your Laptops.Please take a moment to
read through this manual and familiarize yourself with wireless technology.
Software Information
The software package works only on SMC2642W Wireless Compact Flash Card
and contains the Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/XP/CE driver and utility programs
For Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
ØDriver -- Version 1.07.29
ØUtility -- Version 1.07.29
For Windows CE
ØDriver -- Version 1.0.0
ØUtility -- Version 1.0.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................1
1-1Features and Benefits..............................................................1
1-2Applications.............................................................................2
1-3Product Kit..............................................................................3
1-4System Requirement.................................................................3
Chapter 2 Installing Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card............................4
2-1Install the Setup Utility ............................................................4
2-2Install the Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card .........................6
Chapter 3 Using Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card.................................7
3-1Using the Wireless LAN Utility Under Pocket PC.....................7
3-2Using the Wireless LAN Utility Under Handheld....................14
Chapter 4 Installing Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card Under
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP………………………………..... 18
4-1System Requirements………………………………………....... 18
4-2Setting Up the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless CF Card
for Windows 98/ME…………………………………………..... 18
4-3Setting Up the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless CF Card
for Windows NT 4.0……………………………………….….. ..23
4-4Setting Up the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless CF Card
for Windows 2000…………………………………………….... 26
4-5Setting Up the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless CF Card
for Windows XP……………………………………………....... 30
Appendix A Network Configuration......................................................... 42
A-1Network Topology................................................................ 42
Appendix B Specifications....................................................................... 45

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The SMC2642W EZ Connect11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card is a
standard CF interface adapter integrated with wireless LAN technology. It
provides you an easy and fast way to access your wireless and wired network.
The Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card, which utilizesthe latest advancement of
PC industry –Compact Flash technology, allows you to install and use the card on
Pocket/Handheld PC or Laptop easier than ever before. With the ability to provide
an 11Mbps connection, the SMC Wireless CF Card gives you the equivalent of a
10Mbps Ethernet connection to access corporate network or the Internet in a
wireless environment. SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card is
able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b compliant products.
1-1 Features and Benefits
1. Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
2. Working range up to 700ft. in an open environment.
3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments
existing networks quickly and easily.
5. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust,
interference-resistant and secure wireless connection.
6. Wireless connection without the cost of expensive cabling.
7. Supports Windows CE 3.0 or later Handheld/Pocket PC and Windows
98/Me/NT/2000/XP for your Laptop (with the use of SMCCF-CVT CF to
PCMCIA Converter).
8. Support high security WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit WEP)
9. Supports Plug and Play.
10. Easy installation.

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1-2 Applications
11Mbps Wireless LAN products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for
wireless client access to the network in applications like the following:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wireenvironments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring
is difficult to deploy.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace
and change location.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network
is practical.
5. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the
hospital, retail store or office campus.
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
7. High security connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility.
(Please refer to page 12 for encryption configuration.)

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1-3 Product Kit
SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card comes with the following
items. Please go through each item below. If any listed item is not included or
found damaged, please contact your local dealer.
SMC2642W Wireless Compact Flash Card Includes:
l1 SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card
l1 Driver/Utility CD ROM
lThis User Guide
SMC2645W Wireless Compact Flash Card Kit Includes:
l1 SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card
l1 SMCCF-CVT CF to PCMCIA Converter
l1 Driver/Utility CD ROM
lThis User Guide
1-4System Requirements
SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless Compact Flash Card supports all Windows CE
Handheld/Pocket PC devices with Compact Flash Type II host interface as well as
all Windows-based devices with PCMCIA Type II host interface (with the use of
SMCCF-CVT CF to PCMCIA Converter).

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Chapter 2 Installing SMC2642W Wireless Compact Flash
Card
This chapter describes the installation of the SMC2642W 11Mbps Wireless
Compact Flash Card driver for the CE 3.0 Handheld/Pocket PC.
2-1Install the Setup Utility
1. Establish a connection between host PC and PDA device by Microsoft Active Sync.
2. Execute SMC2642W.exe to install the driver and utility.
3. An Install Shield Wizard window appears. Click Next to proceed.

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4. Follow on-screen instructions to install the Setup Utility. Click Finish to
complete the installation.