SMC Networks SMCWPCI-N3 User manual

EZ Connect N
Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
EZ Connect™ N
11n Wireless PCI Adapter
SMCWPCI-N3
REV: 1.0.0

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:
•Reorient or relocate 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.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications 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, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas 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.”
CE Mark Warning
Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Spain, S.L.
Edificio Conata II,
Group CTSG
Fructuos Gelabert 6-8 2o2a
08970 Sant Joan Despi, Barcolona,Spain
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test
methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B
EN 55024:1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003
IEC 61000-4-2: 2001
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006
IEC 61000-4-4: 2004
IEC 61000-4-5: 2005
IEC 61000-4-6: 2006
IEC 61000-4-8: 2001
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004
LVD: EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009
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
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None 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 None 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 None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 2
1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................................................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
Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP ........................................................ 14
3.1 Current Status ................................................................................................................14
3.2 Profile Management .......................................................................................................17
3.3 Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Configuration for Windows Vista .................................................... 29
Chapter 5 Configuration for Windows 7........................................................... 32
Chapter 6 WPS configuration............................................................................ 34
6.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method......................................................................34
6.2 PIN method ....................................................................................................................36
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 39
Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 40
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One SMCWPCI-N3 EZ Connect™N 11n Wireless PCI Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾Low Profile Bracket
¾One Resource CD for SMCWPCI-N3, including:
•SMCWPCI-N3 Wireless N Client Utility (SWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your local SMC Networks reseller or distributor.
Conventions:
The SMCWPCI-N3 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter will be referred to as the “Adapter” in this
user guide.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SMCWPCI-N3 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your PC.
With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading,
gaming, video streaming and so on.
The SMCWPCI-N3’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for
maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also interoperate with other
wireless (802.11b/g/n) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to
prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the
SMCWPCI-N3 Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the SMCWPCI-N3 is
the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2 Features
¾Compatible with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP
encryption
¾Based on IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps
¾Supports auto-fallback to lower network speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides PCI interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7

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1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Solid Light The adapter is inserted in the slot and the power is on.
Activity
Flashing Slowly
The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection;
The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting
or receiving data.
Flashing Quickly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, please follow the steps listed below:
1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the
metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for
instructions if needed.
3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's
contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with
a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP.
The Setup Wizard will install the SMCWPCI-N3 Wireless N Client Utility (SWCU) and drivers.
If you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New
Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar. This user guide takes Windows XP as an
example to explain the process.
2.2.2 Software Installation in Windows XP
1. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named SMCWPCI-N3.
Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation. After that the following screen for preparing
setup will appear.

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Figure 2-1
2. After a few seconds, Figure 2-2 will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3. Please select what should be installed in the “Setup type” window. It is recommended that you
select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install the driver

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without installing the Client Utility. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3
4. Click Browse to change the destination folder for the software, then click Next in the screen
below (shown in Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4

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5. Select the program folder in the start menu where a program shortcut will be added. You can
create a new folder or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you
keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
Figure 2-5
6. Here you have the option to choose the configuration tool for configuring your wireless
adapter. Please leave it in the default option. Then click Next to continue.

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Figure 2-6
7. Click OK to continue the installation. Wait a while for the setup to complete as shown
in Figure 2-7 .
Figure 2-7

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)Note:
For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will sometimes warn you that the driver you are installing was
not verified by the Windows Logo. Identity and the following message will pop up (Figure 2-8). Our
drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click
Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-8
8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.

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Figure 2-9
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows 7
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named
SMCWPCI-N3. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation, then the following screen for
preparing setup will appear.

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Figure 2-10
2. After a few seconds, the screen as in the Figure 2-11 will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-11
3. Click Yes to continue.

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Figure 2-12
4. The following page will display. Please wait for a moment.
Figure 2-13
5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Figure 2-14

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Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP
SMCWPCI-N3 can be configured by SMCWPCI-N3 Wireless N Client Utility in Windows XP &
2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar to that of Windows 2000. This User
Guide takes Windows XP as an example to explain the process.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears
at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength.
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
is less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.
Double-click on the icon and the Utility will start. You can also run the utility by clicking the Start
→All Programs →Wireless →SMCWPCI-N3 Wireless N Client Utility. The utility provides
some integrated and easy-to-use tools to:
¾Display current status information
¾Edit and add configuration profiles
¾Display current diagnostics information
The following sections introduce these tools in more detail.
3.1 Current Status
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. No
configuration changes can be done in this tab

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Figure 3-1
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
¾Profile Name - Shows the name of the current configuration profile. The configuration of the
Profile Name will be described on the General tab of Profile Management.
¾Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Ie : No
Associated, Authenticating, Authenticated and Associated
¾Wireless Mode - Here the wireless mode is displayed. It included 2.4GHz 300Mbps, 2.4GHz
54Mbps and 2.4GHz 11Mbps.
¾Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The
options include:
•Infrastructure (connection to an access point or wireless router)
•Ad Hoc (direct connection to another laptop/ PC without access point)
)Note:
You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile
Management.
¾IP Address - This displays the computer’s IP address.
¾Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel.
¾Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can configure it
on the Security tab of Profile Management. Options include WEP, WPA and WPA2.