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1. Disabled See Terminology on page 49 fora description of RTS Threshold NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs For a list of the maximum distances between the AP Bridge and wireless clients refer to page 46 The SMC2662W USB adapter can be configured as Ad hoc for small departmental or SOHO LANs Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN Ad hoc Wireless LAN consists of a group of v computers each equipped with a wireless adapter E cw connected via radio signals as Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter an independent wireless LAN 5 te v Computers in a specific ad 1 e ns un hoc wireless LAN must be lt q gt N wots Fe Cad configured to the same radio ch annel PC with Wireless PCI Adapter An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a small branch office or SOHO operation 41 NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2662W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration A Basic Service Set BSS consists of a group of wireless PC users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any com2. Vnetusbr sys from cA windows system for Windows 98 Me c winnt system32 drivers for Windows 2000 c windows system32 drivers for Windows XP Then go to the Control Panel and delete the adapter from the network configuration menu Restart the PC and reinstall the adapter NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS Network Connection Problems If the LED on the USB adapter is not lit or if you cannot access network resources from the computer check the following Make sure the correct software driver is installed Try reinstalling the driver Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power The access point you want to connect to may not be functioning correctly Try using another access point If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly If you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password If you cannot access the Intemet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer on the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode check the following Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on Check that the wireless settings i e WEP SSID Channel match the access point or other stations to which you are attempting to connect If you still cannot co
3. SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W KJ E3 RTS Threshold WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 WEP KEY 3 WEP KEY 4 WEP Key to use WEP Mode 18 DRIVER INSTALLATION 16 The WEP encryption implemented in SMC s Wireless USB adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and one 26 digit key for the 128 bit WEP setting WEP must be set in the configuration utility and all changes can be made there See Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 28 or Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool on page 37 for details SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2682W i x ESSID 00000000000000000000 Fragmentation Threshold International Roaming Operating Mode Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold WEP KEY tt 19 INSTALLATION 17 WEP Key to use shows the key that will be used 1 4 for encryption SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W id Ed 18 Click OK to exit the open screens and click Yes to restart the computer if asked to do so Go to Utility Installation in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 27 20 DRIVER INSTALLATION Windows 2000 Driver Installation 1 Windows 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers A device driver is a software program that enabl
4. XP Configuration Tool 37 Basic Seton gs itu e ele leeks wee DAN wis 37 Advanced Settings 2 0 0 0 00 a 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Configuration and Planning 41 Network Topologies 0 ccc eect eee eens 42 Setting the Communication Domain 44 Stationary Wireless PCs 0 0 cece ee ees 44 Roaming Wireless PCs 0 0 0 cece eens 44 Troubleshooting ra 206216 Sa cae oe ee KARA 46 Network Connection Problems 0 00 eee eeuee 47 SMC Networks 802 11b SMC2662W Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table 0 0 0 cee eens 48 Specifications 52 29 09 9 9 WA DETN tie NANG 49 Terminology ool ANAN 55250408 NB PG NANA 51 Vi EZ CONNECT WinzLESS USB ADAPTER SMC s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences This solution offers fast and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs which include long term maintenance overhead for cabling Just plug wireless adapters into your desktop PCs and start networking Using this adapter in conjunction with an SMC EZ Connect Wireless Access Point or Wireless Access Point Bridge you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs Moreover moving or expanding your ne
5. their respective holders LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement SMC Networks Inc SMC warrants its products to be free 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 retumed 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 its Authorized Reseller Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site 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 p
6. C SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer LimiTeD WARRANTY il WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMERS SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION AT SMC S OPTION THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME 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 OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR ORANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT 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 ORIN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRU
7. EN 61000 4 8 1993 1 A m at frequency 50 Hz Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000 4 11 1994 gt 95 Reduction 10 ms 30 Reduction 500 ms gt 95 Reduction 5000 ms IVD EN 60950 A1 1992 A2 1993 A3 1993 A4 1995 A11 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter 1 Hardware Description 0 cece eee eee 2 LED Indicator dy he katana daa da E Yes 2 ApplicaloTis vss restet Waka C ed en EA 3 Insiallatiotb 2 34 45 249 2549 53450 US DRE RR ed 4 Package Checklist 0 0 0 EE a aE EE AN 4 System Requirements eeraa tana EA cece eee eee eee eens 4 Hardware Installation cece eee 5 Driver Installation nian en KATA NI NAWA GAN 5 Windows 98 Me Driver Installation 6 Setting Wireless Properties 0 000 c ee eee eee 8 Windows 2000 Driver Installation 21 Windows XP Driver Installation 24 Configuration and Diagnostics 27 Utility Installation in Windows 98 Me and 2000 27 Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 0000 0 ue 28 Quick Launch Icon 0 cece eee 29 MODIOE e er DAGAN ed eu RE hae EN 30 SIAUSHCS cs co eae a eer ears em DLL A e e COGO 32 SILE DUEVSY els M IM sento od CETT edd 33 EBncrypuOn uL AAT Re E 34 Advanced Screen 0 0 cece eens 36 Using the Windows
8. EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter 11 Mbps data rate provides alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs Working range up to 160 m 528 ft at 11 Mbps 350 m 1 155 ft at 1 Mbps Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily DSSS technology provides robust interference resistant and secure wireless connections Supports a wide range of operating systems Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Easy installation Dual dipole antenna 9 9 9 9 SMC User Guide Networks SMC2662W EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections SMC Networks 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 June 2002 Part Number 01 111393 009 Phone 949 679 8000 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 2002 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
9. GB7TFBB Default Key 1 Isi USING THE EZ Connect WIRELEss USB UTILITY IN WINDOWS 98 Mg AND 2000 Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network Manual Entry Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements two hexadecimal digits in each block Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer If you are using a key generated from the passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each station To use the WEP function take the following steps 1 Select 128 bit or 64 bit in the Encryption field 2 Choose Create with Passphrase type a string in the Passphrase field and click Generate 3 Select the key and click Apply Note A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters Or 1 Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into one of the key fields The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals 0 9 A F e g D7 OA 9C 7F E5 2 Click Apply 35 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Advanced Screen 36 You can use this screen to set values for Fragmentation Threshold Default 2346 means Disabled and RTS CTS Threshold Default 2347 means Disabled See Terminology on page 49 for a description of these terms SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility SMC EZ Connect Wire
10. PTION OF ITS PRODUCTS EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list Un der 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 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 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 de
11. abase on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search T Floppy disk drives CD ROM drive T Microsoft Windows Update Iv Sp Browse cs DRIVER INSTALLATION 3 Click Next to copy files from the CD Windows may ask you for the Windows 98 CD If so remove the EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter CD insert the Windows 98 CD and click OK Add New Hardware Wizard 4 Click Finish to complete the driver installation You may be asked to restart the computer Click Yes INSTALLATION Setting Wireless Properties 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click the Network icon 2 Click on the Identification tab in the Network dialog box and specify your computer name and network workgroup DRIVER INSTALLATION 3 If you want to add more protocols after installation go to the Configuration tab and click Add Network 2 x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks Dial Up Adapter Microsoft Virtual Private Networking Adapter Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W al b Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks z File and Print Sharing Description 4 Double click Protocol and add the network protocols you wish to use If you inst
12. all TCP IP be sure to set the appropriate Gateway DNS Server and Domain for your network If you install an IPX SPX compatible protocol then you also need to install the Client for NetWare Networks 5 Click File and Print Sharing and check the boxes as required 6 On the Configuration tab double click the SMC2662W adapter INSTALLATION 7 On the Advanced tab you will find a list of properties To communicate with SMC 11 Mbps Wireless devices set the Authentication Type to Shared Key Note Products from some other vendors may use the setting Open System Use the same setting as the other devices in your network SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W KI KI 10 DRIVER INSTALLATION 8 Set the Channel to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group However if you are connecting to a network via an access point the adapter will automatically set the channel to the same as that used by the access point SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W 2 E3 ESSID Fragmentation Threshold 4 International Roaming Operating Mode Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 WEP KEY 3 bang WEP KEY 4 zl 11 INSTALLATION 9 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access For more secure data transmissions set encryption to 128 bit or 64 bit The 128 bit setting
13. cc qoo it 00 00 22 22 2252 ATMEL 00 60 B3 66 44 08 16 00 06 F4 00 15 EC 33 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Encryption 34 Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access For more secure data transmissions set encryption to 128 bit or 64 bit The 128 bit setting gives a higher level of security The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network Default Disabled The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy implemented in SMC s EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64 bit WEP setting and one 26 digit key for the 128 bit WEP setting WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility suc EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC w Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Info Encryption 64 E SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility Create with Passphra SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC v Passphrase p C Manual Entry Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Info Keyl J SFB4 Key2 pir Key3 GBAE Encryption 64 Bit z Generate Key4 prce C Create with Passphrase Default Key fr Passphrase EI f Manual Entry Keyl 6orB465588 ts Key2 BFDIC4105F JJ Key BBRESZESD Key4 CFC
14. ce Set ESS By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created wireless users within this ESS can roam freely All SMC EZ Connect Wireless adapters and EZ Connect Wireless Access Points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID Before setting up an ESS for roaming choose a location for the access points that maximizes performance Refer to Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 28 for information on using the Monitor and Site Survey tools 43 TROUBLESHOOTING USB Adapter Installation Problems 44 If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly check the following items Make sure the adapter is connected to the USB port Check for any hardware problems such as physical damage to the adapter s connector Try the adapter in another USB port If this also fails try using another SMC2662W wireless adapter that is known to operate correctly Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS If there are other network adapters in the computer they may cause conflicts Disable or remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately Check for a defective computer or USB port by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly If there are still difficulties remove the wireless adapter Delete the file
15. cument Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters connected as an independent wireless LAN BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set It is an access point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Data Frame Packets transmitted received by the device that carry data see Management Frame on the next page ESS ESS ESS ID SSID stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS ESS ID SSID Ethernet A popular local area data communications network which accepts transmissions from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate using shielded coaxial cable or twisted pair cable Fragmentation Threshold In the 802 11 Standard the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms allow for fragment re transmission 49 TERMINOLOGY 50 Preamble Type Some Access Points and Client card drivers have a radio setting for Short RF Preamble If all the Clients and Access Points in your wireless network have this feature then enabling it can boost your throughput However if a radio does not supp
16. dapter statistics Site Survey Scans Shows all the access points in range Encryption Provides WEP security control Advanced Allows you to configure the advanced settings Version Shows the version information 29 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Monitor When you start the wireless USB utility the information window for the SMC2662W is shown as in the figure below Click on the Monitor tab to view the network status of the wireless adapter SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility x SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC Status Statistics Site Survey Enciyption Advanced Info Operating Mode Infrastructure ela eee Change SSID Tx Rate f Mbps z uud Int Roaming Disabled X Cancel MAC Address 00 06 F 4 00 30 4C Status Associated BSSID 00 50 DA 92 C2 DD Signal Strength UU Link Quality LULU 96 Click Modify to configure the Operating Mode Channel SSID and Tx Rate After making a configuration change the Apply button will become enabled Click Apply to save the changes Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to 802 11 Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point Infrastructure is the default setting 30 UsING THE EZ Connect WIRELEss USB UTILITY IN WINDOWS 98 Mg AND 2000 Channel If you are setting up an ad h
17. eck Don t search I will choose the driver to install The Select Network Adapter screen will open Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Pag ad Y O Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the searc EA Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 3 Click Have Disk and the Install From Disk screen will open Type EA Drivers xp and click OK Install From Disk Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then make sure that the correct drive is selected below Copy manufacturer s files from E Drivers xp v 25 INSTALLATION 4 Windows XP will find the SMC2662W EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Select Network Adapter Which network adapter do you want to install Click the Network Adapter that matches your hardware then click OK If you have an et installation disk for this component click Have Disk v Show compatible hardware Network Adapter SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W A This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is impor
18. ed searching for driver files for your hardware device 5 The Digital Signature Not Found screen will open Click Yes to continue the installation 22 DRIVER INSTALLATION 6 On the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen click Finish to complete the driver installation The System Settings Change box may ask you to restart the computer If so click Yes Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish i Cancel 7 Driver installation is now complete Go to Utility Installation in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 27 if you wish to install the optional configuration utility 23 INSTALLATION Windows XP Driver Installation 1 Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver Check Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD Q or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do 9i Q Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Back Next gt Cancel 24 DRIVER INSTALLATION 2 Ch
19. es a hardware device to work with an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device e USB Device amp device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel 2 Click Next Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device e USB Device The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations Floppy disk drives T CD ROM drives JV Specify a location FT Microsol ows Update cack hoo Coca 21 INSTALLATION 3 Type EX Drivers win982k assuming E is the location of your CD drive Insert the CD into the CD drive and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Cop acturer s files from E Driverstwin982k 4 Click Next to copy files from the CD Found New Hardware Wizard Driver Files Search Results The wizard has finish
20. finish the installation 27 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 Once the installation is complete the configuration utility can be accessed by clicking Start Programs EZ Connect Wireless USB EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility Fili a oer E s a ThinkPad Modem Ps 23 OpenOffice Document S yip r 3 bsc Update an C3 winzip Ej Trend OfficeScan Wind gt a BOOT ein KE MS DOS Prompt a Spem B EZ Connect Wireless USB MEB EZ Connect Wireless USB Ultilty TP Uninstall USB Utility CJ Favorites Cj Documents ih Settings N Eid G Help zi Run Log Off Jessie ep Shut Down tat EMA Y Y Y Y Y 28 UsinG THE EZ Connect WIRELEss USB UrmITY IN Winpows 98 ME AND 2000 Quick Launch Icon When the utility program is running there will be a Quick Launch icon in the lower right hand corner of the task bar If the icon is GREEN you have a good connection If it shows RED you may need to place the device in a higher position or move closer to the device you wish to connect to Double clicking the Quick Launch icon will open the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility program providing quick access to the adapter settings BE 11 23AM The configuration utility includes the following tools Monitor Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters Statistics Shows wireless a
21. gives a higher level of security The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network Default Disabled To completely configure WEP you must use the Configuration Utility See Encryption on page 34 12 SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W KI KI 128 bit encryption Fragmentation Threshold International Roaming bibi encryption Operating Mode one Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 WEP KEY 3 WEP KEY 4 WEP Key to use DRIVER INSTALLATION 10 Set the Fragmentation Threshold The default 2 346 means Disabled See Terminology on page 49 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W KI E4 Fragmentation Threshold International Roaming Operating Mode Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 WEP KEY 3 WEP KEY 4 13 INSTALLATION 11 Set the Operating Mode to Ad Hoc or Infrastructure depending on the type of network to which you want to connect SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W FJ E3 Fo Threshold ragmentatien Thie BdHeo aaa International Roaming adios He Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold 14 DRIVER INSTALLATION 12 Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options Auto Long or Short see Terminology on page 49 for an explanation of Preamble Type If
22. irline and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers white collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital retail store office campus etc SOHO users SOHO Small Office Home Office users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network INSTALLATION Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter package includes 1 EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter with one dipole antenna SMC2662W 1 CD ROM containing drivers utility and documentation 1 USB cable This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www smc com Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect missing or damaged parts If possible retain the carton including the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter check your system meets the following requirements An available USB port Windows 98 Me 2000 XP have the Windows installation CD ROM ready for use during driver installation A minimum of 1 MB of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program HARDWARE INSTALLATION Another IEEE 802 11b compliant device installed in your network such as the SMC2655W Wi
23. less USB Adapter SMC USING THE WiNpows XP CONFIGURATION TOOL Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings 1 Right click the network connection icon on the toolbar Wireless Network Connection Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength Yery Good 1 m I 4 09 PM 2 On the popup menu click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status box will open Wireless Network Connection Status PR General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 04 56 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength aut Sent Received Packets 63 0 Activity Close 37 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open Click the Wireless Networks tab 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Awailable networks To connect to an available network click Contigure oc Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed Add Remove Properties Leam about setting up wireless network configuration 4 Inthe lower section of the screen click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions 38 USING THE WiNpows XP CONFIGURATION TOOL Advanced Settings Click the General tab see the previou
24. nnect change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel 45 TROUBLESHOOTING SMC Networks 802 11b SMC2662W Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table 46 Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds However there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products you can visit us on the Web at www smc com or you can call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty SMC2662W 802 11b Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental 11 Mbps 5 9 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Condition Outdoors A line of sight environment with no 160 m 195 m 255 m 350 m interference or ohewicion between the 528 ft 640 ft 837 ft 1 155 ft Access Point and users Indoors A typical office or home environment 72m 73m 73m 75m with floor to ceiling obstructions between the 236 fi 240 f 240 ft 246 ft Access Point and users Functional C
25. oc wireless LAN See Network Topologies on page 41 set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group However if you are connecting to a network via an access point then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects Note The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is 802 11 Ad Hoc SSID Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect this setting is blank by default If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs leave this field blank to allow connection to any SSID Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate Select an appropriate transmission speed Lower speeds will give better range See SMC2662W 802 11b Wireless USB Adapter on page 46 Default Auto 31 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Statistics The Statistics screen displays Data Frames and Management Frames See Terminology on page 49 for a description of these terms SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC 32 UsING THE EZ Connect Wiretess USB Urrury IN Winpows 98 Mg AND 2000 Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays all access points in the wireless LAN You can choose one of them to connect to by double clicking on an entry SMC 802 11b WLAN Monitor Utility SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC c
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27. ort this feature then it will not be able to communicate with any other radios that have this set to Short Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Management Frame Control frame for establishing a link between an access point and a client station It includes Beacon Probe Authentication and Association frames MSDUS MAC Service Data Units MMPDUs MAC Management Protocol Data Units Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network RTS Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled USB The Universal Serial Bus allows complete Plug and Play connection of peripheral devices to a computer WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64 bit or 128 bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless devices without a valid WEP key are excluded from network traffic FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Time 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 INTERNET E mail addresses techsupport smc com european techsupport smc europe com Dri
28. puter in its wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters b 3 File Re p Server t v Desktop PC Nex Switch MEE X Na 4 lt Fi i Notebook with Wireless NG USB Adapter E OY Access Point li PC with Wireless PC Adapter SETTING THE COMMUNICATION DOMAIN Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set BSS is the communication domain for each access point such as the SMC2655W For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming set the domain identifier SSID for the wireless adapter to the BSS ID of the access point to which you want to connect Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the access point to which he wants you to connect Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point may be configured tie man MA with the same SSID to 2 8a create an Extended Ni E S Servi
29. reless Access Point or another PC with a wireless adapter Hardware Installation 1 Select an available USB port on the PC 2 Carefully insert the USB cable s Type A plug i e the flat plug into the USB port and press until it is firmly seated in the port 3 Insert the other end of the cable into the SMC2662W Driver Installation Warning Backup your driver CD and use the copy as the working disk to protect the original from accidental damage The CD ROM that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter New or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC s web site at http www smc com For installation in Windows 98 Me see the following pages For Windows 2000 go to Windows 2000 Driver Installation on page 21 and for Windows XP see Windows XP Driver Installation on page 24 INSTALLATION Windows 98 Me Driver Installation 1 Windows 98 Me will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want 2 Check Specify a location and type EA Drivers win982k assuming E is the location of your CD drive Insert the CD into the CD drive and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver dat
30. riteria Data Rate Transmission Mode Network Connection Operating Range Radio Signal Signal Type Operating Frequency Sensitivity Modulation Output Power SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Auto Half duplex IEEE 802 11b wireless Max distance at 11 Mbps 160 m 528 ft Max distance at 5 5 Mbps 195 m 640 ft Max distance at 2 Mbps 255 m 837 ft Max distance at 1 Mbps 350 m 1 155 ft Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS USA Canada 2 412 2 462 GHz Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 90 88 83 80 dBm min 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps BPSK QPSK CCK CCK 14 dBm Physical Characteristics Current Consumption Size Weight Temperature Humidity Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface TX 460 mA max RX 260 mA max 20 mA Standby 95 x 65 x 13 mm 3 74 x 2 56 x 0 51 in 37 g 1 31 oz Operating 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F Storage 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 95 non condensing One Built in Dielectric antenna One External Dipole antenna Power Link Mini USB USB v1 1 47 SPECIFICATIONS 48 Standards Conformance IEEE 802 11b Compliances Software NDIS Driver NDIS Utility USB specification revision 1 1 FCC Class B C CISPR 22 Class B Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP uses built in wireless configuration utility TERMINOLOGY The following is a list of terminology used in this do
31. s Gelabert 6 8 29 4a 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona Spain This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73 23 EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives the following standards were applied RFI Emission Limit class B according to EN 55022 1998 Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000 3 2 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1995 Immunity Product family standard according to EN 55024 1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4 kV Air Discharge 8 kV Radio frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000 4 3 1996 80 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80 Modulation 3 V m Electrical fast transient burst according to EN 61000 4 4 1995 AC DC power supply 1 kV Data Signal lines 30 5 kV Surge immunity test according to EN 61000 4 5 1995 AC DC Line to Line 1 kV AC DC Line to Earth 2 kV Immunity to conducted disturbances Induced by radio frequency fields EN 61000 4 6 1996 0 15 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80 Modulation 3 V m Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
32. s screen In the Connect using field make sure that the adapter shown is the SMC2662W EZ Comnect Wireless USB Adapter 1 Click Configure Click the Advanced tab SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W P ummm General Advanced Driver Power Management The following properties are available for this network adapter Click the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property Value 802 11 Power Save 2346 4 Fragmentation Threshold Preamble Type Rate Mbps RTS Threshold 2 Set the Fragmentation Threshold The default 2 346 means Disabled See Terminology on page 49 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold 3 Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options Auto Long or Short If you aren t sure whether all the Clients and Access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble then leave this setting on Auto Default See Terminology on page 49 for a description of Preamble Type 39 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS 40 4 Rate Mbps is the data transmission reception rate setting It can be set to Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps or 11 Mbps Usually this should be set to Auto In a radio frequency hostile environment a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network The default 2 347 means
33. tant Cancel 5 Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP Installation 6 After the software has been installed click Finish to complete the driver installation 26 CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS For Windows 98 Me and 2000 SMC s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter provides optional management software for quick network configuration and easy diagnostics For Windows XP use the built in wirelesss configuration tool Go to Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool on page 37 Utility Installation in Windows 98 Me and 2000 To install the utility software 1 Insert the CD ROM into your PC s CD drive 2 Click Start Run 3 Type EA Utility Setup exe and click OK assuming EA is your CD drive 4 Follow the on screen instructions to
34. termined 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 Note In orderto 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 num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie iii CoMPLIANCES iv EC Conformance Declaration Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe Edificio Conata II Calle Fructu
35. twork is as easy as moving or installing additional Wireless APs Bridges no wires EZ Connect WIRELESS USB ADAPTER Hardware Description SMC s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter supports an 11 Mbps half duplex connection to Ethernet networks This adapter is fully compliant with 2 4 GHz DSSS CSMA CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802 11b It can be installed in any notebook or desktop with a USB port Support is currently provided for Windows 98 Me 2000 X P LED Indicator The EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter includes two LED indicators as described in the following figure and table Status Description PWR On Power is being supplied to the adapter Adapter is receiving or transmitting data via a wireless Link On connection APPLICATIONS Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer fast reliable cost effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as Remote access to corporate network information E mail file transfer and terminal emulation Difficult to wire environments Historic or old buildings asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that need to setup fora short time period Retailers a
36. ver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech support drivers downloads World Wide Web http www smc com http www smc europe com FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE CALL U S A and Canada 800 SMC 4 YOU Fax 949 679 1481 Spain 34 93 477 4935 Fax 34 93 477 3774 UK 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 France 33 0 41 38 32 32 Fax 33 0 41 38 01 58 Italy 39 02 739 12 33 Fax 39 02 739 14 17 Benelux 31 33 455 72 88 Fax 31 33 455 73 30 Central Europe 49 0 89 92861 0 Fax 49 0 89 92861 230 Switzerland 41 0 1 9409971 Fax 41 0 1 9409972 Nordic 46 0 868 70700 Fax 46 0 887 62 62 Northern Europe 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 Eastern Europe 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Sub Saharian Africa 27 11 314 1133 Fax 27 11 314 9133 North Africa 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Russia 7 095 290 29 96 Fax 7 095 290 29 96 PRC 86 10 6235 4958 Fax 86 10 6235 4962 Taiwan 886 2 2659 9669 Fax 886 2 2659 9666 Asia Pacific 65 238 6556 Fax 65 238 6466 Korea 82 2 553 0860 Fax 82 2 553 7202 Japan 81 45 224 2332 Fax 81 45 224 2331 Australia 61 2 9416 0437 Fax 61 2 9416 0474 India 91 22 8204437 Fax 91 22 8204443 If you are looking for further contact information please visit www smc com or www smc europe com SMC Networks 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Model Number SMC2662W Phone 949 679 8000 Part Number 01 111393 009
37. you aren t sure whether all the Clients and Access Point radios in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble then leave this setting on Long Default SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W EA E3 ESSID s Fragmentation Threshold Buto International Roaming m Operating Mode DN Preamble Type WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 WEP KEY 3 WEP KEY 4 15 INSTALLATION 13 Rate Mbps is the data transmission reception rate setting It can be set to Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps or 11 Mbps Usually this should be set to Auto In a radio frequency hostile environment a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter SMC2662W KJ E3 16 DRIVER INSTALLATION 14 Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network The default 2 347 means Disabled See Terminology on page 49 fora description of RTS Threshold SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter 5MC2662W KJ E3 ESSID Fragmentation Threshold International Roaming Operating Mode Freomble Type WEP KEY 1 WEP KEY 2 17 INSTALLATION 15 Set the SSID identifier to the same as that used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point to which you want to connect The SMC2655W Access Point default is WLAN If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSS IDs leave this field blank to allow connection to any SSID
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