SMC Networks SMC2835W User's Manual
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1. Section 8 5 Version Information The Version Information screen displays the version information WESMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utitity GD SMC Connett Networks Configuration Link Information IP Information Site Survey Version Information SMC Networks Inc itp ww sme com Copyrightic 2003 SMC Networks Inc SMC Dever version 1052 Dae Jan 27 2003 Application version 1 0 0 7 Date Feb132002 Rado On Heb Ext 9 Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP It is recommended that you use the SMC2835W Configuration Utility to manage your 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter If you are using the SMC utility in Windows XP you will need to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Follow the instructions below Go to Control Panel and open Network Connections Right click the Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab and uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box h Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties General Wireless Networks Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure i SMCAP Al Contiqui CPM a EnterpriseAP iw Preferred networks Learn about setting up wireless netwo configuration 10 SMC Networks EZ Connect g Wireless Cardbus Adapter Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below a2. Fast Ethernet NIC Network interface card that is in compliance with the IEEE 802 3u standard This card functions at the media access control MAC layer using carrier sense multiple access with collision detection CSMA CD Fixed IP see Static IP Full Duplex Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously In pure digital networks this is achieved with two pairs of wires In analog networks or digital networks using carriers it is achieved by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies one for sending one for receiving Hub Central connection device for shared media in a star topology It may add nothing to the transmission passive hub or may contain electronics that regenerate signals to boost strength as well as monitor activity active intelligent hub Hubs may be added to bus topologies for example a hub can turn an Ethernet network into a star topology to improve troubleshooting IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods that identifies an single unique Internet computer host Example 192 34 45 8 ISP Internet Service Provider An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations LAN A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area It is made up of servers workstations a network operating system and a communications link Se
3. 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 T SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility J a Networks B g ea a aen aa OOOO Configuration Lirik Information IP information Site Survey Version Information IP Address 192 168 123 100 IP Netmask 255 255 255 0 Host Name claptops Gateway 192 168 123 254 DNS Server 192 168 123 254 RodoOn Help Exit 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 TI SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility Configuration Link Information IP Information Ste Survey Version information feran SsiD BSSID Channel Encryption S Network type WLAN 00008300DB F4 1 Intrastucture WLAN22 00 03 2F 04 686F 6 Indrasteucture RodoOn Heb Exit
4. 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 sucze35w 54 Mbps WLAN Utility i ta SM Networks i k Configuration Lirik information IP Information Ste Survey Version information i Associated BSSID 00 03 2F 04 66 6F Channel amp Throughput Curent Tx Rate 11 Fix Fragments 63454 SSID WLANZ Tx Fragmerts 36725 Link Quality Far 46 Signal Strength Fae 46 RodoOn Help Ext 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
5. by all 802 11b wireless networking devices In most cases you will not need to activate or administer RTS Only if you find yourself in an Infrastructure environment where all nodes are in range of the Access Point but may be out of range of each other It is recommended to leave this setting at its default value leaving this feature disabled What is Authentication Algorithm Authentication Algorithm is the means by which one station is authorized to communicate with another In an Open System any station can request authorization in accordance with the WECA standard In a Shared key system only stations that possess a secret encrypted key may participate in the network This is a low level security key which allows the equipment with the shared key algorithm to see each other on the wireless lan What is DBI The ability of the antenna to shape the signal and focus it in a particular direction is called Antenna Gain and is expressed in terms of how much stronger the signal in the desired direction is compared to the worst possible antenna which distributes the signal evenly in all directions an Isotropic Radiator To express the relationship to the Isotropic reference this is abbreviated dBi The typical omni directional stick antenna is rated at 6 8 dBi indicating that that by redirecting the signal that would have gone straight up or down to the horizontal level 4 times as much signal is available horizontally A parabolic reflect
6. 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 num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat rial brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie 1 System Requirements e Available 32 bit Cardbus PCMCIA Type II slot e Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP e Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU e Minimum of 1 MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation e Another IEEE 802 11b or 802 11g compliant device installed in your network such as the SMC2804WBR Barricade g 2 4GHz 54 Mbps 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 EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter check the contents of the box to be sure you have recei
7. 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 E SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility smc Coriiguration Lirik Information IP Information Ste Survey Version Information Select Profle DEFAULT vi New Bse X SSID ANY x Channet Transmit Rate Aste Powe Save Operating Mode intrastiucture Keyt Encryption Disabled Key2 Defauk Key Key 3 B Key 4 z v Apply changet Rado 0n Heb Exit 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 for 802 11b networks The options for Transmit Rate are Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps for 802 11g networks The Channel can only be changed when you are connected to
8. used and a reliable delivery is required packet sequence checking and error notification must be written into the applications FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a wee 800 SMC 4 YOU Phn 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 smceurope com Driver 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 Spain UK France Italy Benelux Central Europe Switzerland Nordic Northern Europe Eastern Europe Sub Saharan Africa North Africa Russia PRC Taiwan Asia Pacific Korea Japan Australia India 800 SMC 4 YOU 34 93 477 4935 44 0 118 974 8700 33 0 41 38 32 32 39 02 739 12 33 31 33 455 72 88 49 0 89 92861 0 41 0 1 9409971 46 0 868 70700 44 0 118 974 8700 34 93 477 4920 27 11 314 1133 34 93 477 4920 7 095 290 29 96 86 10 6235 4958 886 2 2659 9669 65 238 6556 82 2 553 0860 81 3 5645 5715 61 2 8875 7887 91 22 8204437 Fax 949 679 1481 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 Fax 33 0 41 38 01 58 Fax 39 02 739 14 17 Fax 31 33 455 73 30 Fax 49 0 89 92861 230 Fax 41 0 19409972 Fax 46 0 887 62 62 Fax 44
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10. Re If you are satishied wath the settings cick Next to begn copying InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utity on your computer Step 6 Please shut down your machine Then insert your SMC2835W and 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 a 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
11. SMC Networks 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter User Guide SMC2835W 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 2003 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine California 92618 All rights reserved Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 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 televisi
12. 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 gt button to continue the installation Note If the system could not find the drivers click the lt 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 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New gt Hardware Wizard X SMC2839W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Windows has fir shed instaliing the software foe this device To close this wiz d click Finish Section 5 4 Windows XP Step 1 After you have inserted the EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 gt button to begin the installation Step 2 Insert the Driver CD and check the Include this location in the search optio
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14. com Check to automatically install Boingo jy software after installation of the SMC2835W driver Please restart your PC when complete SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility The InctalSheld Wead vel mstall SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Uhilty on your computer To continue chck 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 gt to continue Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup wil install fles Setup val install SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utity in the following folder To install to thes folder cick Next To instal to a diferent folder cick Browse and select encther folder r Destination Folder CA LASMC SMC2839W 54 Mbps WLAN Utiity 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 gt to continue SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility Setup wil add progam icons to the Program Folder fsted below You may type a new folder name or select one from the esesting fst Click Next to continue Step 5 Click Next to begin copying the utility files to your computer nstaltShield f Start Copying Files Review settings befcee copying fles Setup has enough information to stait copying the program fies lf you want to review oF poor ot enot EK
15. d Medium Dependent Interface X crossed A port on a network hub or switch that crosses the transmit lines coming in to the receive lines going out NAT Network Address Translation This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address The NAT capability of the Barricade allows you to access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP Network Address Translation can be used to give multiple users access to the Internet with a single user account or to map the local address for an IP server Such as Web or FTP to a public address This secures your network from direct attack by hackers and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network NAT must be enabled to provide multi user access to the Internet or to use the Virtual Server function Packet Binary Convulational Code tm PBCC A modulation technique developed by Texas Instruments Inc TI that offers data rates of up to 22Mbit s and is fully backward compatible with existing 802 11b wireless networks PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Local bus for PCs from Intel that provides a high speed data path between the CPU and up to 10 peripherals video disk network etc The PCI bus runs at 33MHz supports 32 bit and 64 bit data paths and bus mastering PPPoE Point to Point Protocol ove
16. dard defines 54 Mbps in the 2 4GHz band and the 802 11a standard defines 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band What is Infrastructure In order for your wireless components to interact with traditional wired networks they need a media bridge to translate for them This is where INFRASTRUCTURE or Network mode comes into play An ACCESS POINT is attached to the network using CAT 5 Ethernet cable attaching to a hub switch or another PC Wireless PC s can then communicate to Wired Ethernet computers through this access point The total range of the network is limited to a radius around this Access Point To increase the range extra Access Points may be wired into the network These Access Points talk to each other over the hard wired Ethernet cables however they cannot communicate wirelessly to one another and they must be wired to the same network Individual wireless PC s can move between Access Points on the same network seamlessly due to a feature called ROAMING What is Tx Rate Tx Rate or TRANSFER RATE is the current speed at which the network component is operating SMC 802 11b products can operate at speeds of 1Mb 2Mb 5 5Mb amp 11Mbps A wireless card set to AUTO will attempt to connect at whatever speed will give the best throughput on the network What is RTS Threshold Request To Send An RS 232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit RTS is a collision avoidance method used
17. e the drivers for the Wireless Card are installed properly 12 Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11b and 802 11g draft compliant Wireless Data Rates With Automatic Fall back 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 802 11g draft 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Data Modulation Techniques 802 11b DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK 802 11g OFDM BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Host Interface 32 bit Cardbus interface Operating Range Up to 1 155 ft Network Configuration Ad Hoc Peer to Peer Infrastructure Radio Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with ACK architecture 32 bit MAC Security 64 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 802 1x WPA WiFi Protected Access Channel Support 2 4GHz RF FCC 1 11 ETSI 1 13 TELEC 1 14 RF Output Power 17 dBm Operating Systems Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Antenna Type Built in LED Indicators Activity ACT Network Link LINK Power Voltage 3 3 Volt 5 Power Consumption Transmission mode 480mA Receive mode 380mA Dimensions 118 6 x 54 0 x 4 85 mm LxWxH Compliance USA FCC Part 15 Class B Europe CE Mark Industry Canada IEC 60950 WiFi Compliant Temperature Range Operating 0 C 55 C Storage 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing 5 95 Currently Available in Windows 2000 amp XP Available
18. ed 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 EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus 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 button SMC EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter Installation Wizard SMC Connell Networks 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter View Manual PDF View Manual CHM Visit www sme com Check to automatically install Boingo jy software after installation of the SMC driver Please restart your PC when complete Step 3 Please shut down your machine and insert your SMC2835W Once the Windows Operating System is booted up it will find the new hardware and automatically install it 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 Ne
19. l or micro cell has its own base station each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases 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 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This protocol automatically configures the TCP IP settings of every computer on your home network DNS DNS stands for Domain Name System which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name such as www smc com and one or more IP addresses such as 192 34 45 8 A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a domain name is requested as in typing www smc com into your Internet browser the user is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned DSL DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Ethernet A standard for computer networks Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second Mbps 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
20. n 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 gt 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 f Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for SMC2839W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus HY Adapter Click Finish to close the wizard After clicking Finish you will see the following message in your system tray iy New network device installed x Windows has detected the installation of a new networking device IF you want to set up a network click here to run the Network Setup Wizard 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 SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus 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 g
21. o 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 Add New Hardware Wizard f SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus HS Adacter Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Step 8 You will then be prompted to reboot the machine Press Yes Upon reboot the SMC2835W Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 gt 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
22. o through the installation process again System Properties OOS Bil SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapt KJ E3 Genea Device Manager Hardware Profiles Perfomance General Drives Resource Power Management View devices F View devices i SMC2839W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus by bpe by gonmechon Ha Computer amp CDROM 9 Dak dives s Onglay adapters Dence type Network adapters Manufacturer SMC Networks Inc Hardware version 001 oS desig ayan Device status n rs oers 3 err gga This device is working properly Moritors gt Mouse WD Network adapters MP Dia Up Adapter 33 Othe devices 2 PCMCIA socket Dew a Y Pets COM amp LPT hie oa I System devices J I Disable in this hordas polia TEER F Evists in al hardware profiles Properties Refresh f Remove Pret nk ieni 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 SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus 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 inst
23. on 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 e Reorient the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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
24. or design can easily achieve 24 dBi What is WEP Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks WLANs defined in the 802 11b and 802 11a standards WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN LANs are inherently more secure than WLANs because LANs are somewhat protected by the physicalities of their structure having some or all part of the network inside a building that can be protected from unauthorized access WLANs which are over radio waves do not have the same physical structure and therefore are more vulnerable to tampering WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another The Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP feature uses the RC4 PRNG algorithm developed by RSA Data Security Inc If your wireless access point supports MAC filtering it is recommended that you use this feature in addition to WEP MAC filtering is much more secure than encryption 14 Terminology 10BaseT Physical Layer Specification for Twisted Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install It uses RJ 45 connectors and has a cable length span of up to 100 meters There are two versions STP Shielded Twisted Pair which is more expensive and UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair the most
25. popular cable These cables come in 5 different categories However only 3 are normally used in LANs Category 3 4 and 5 CAT 3 TP Twisted Pair cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 10Mbps CAT 4 TP cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 16Mbps CAT 5 TP cable has a network data transfer rate of up to 100Mbps Access Point A device that is able to receive wireless signals and transmit them to the wired network and vice versa thereby creating a connection between the wireless and wired networks Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters connected as an independent wireless LAN Adapter A device used to connect end user nodes to the network each contains an interface to a specific type of computer or system bus e g EISA ISA PCI PCMCIA CardBus etc Auto Negotiation A signaling method that allows each node to define its operational mode e g 10 100 Mbps and half full duplex and to detect the operational mode of the adjacent node Backbone The core infrastructure of a network The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system Base Station In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range In cellular and personal communications applications each cel
26. r Ethernet Point to Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission originally created for dial up connections PPPoE is for Ethernet connections Roaming A function that allows your to move through a particular domain without losing network connectivity Static IP If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address enter the assigned IP address subnet mask and the gateway address provided by your service provider Subnet Mask A subnet mask which may be a part of the TCP IP information provided by your ISP is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet TCP Transmission Control Protocol TCP and UDP User Datagram Protocol are the two transport protocols in TCP IP TCP ensures that a message is sent accurately and in its entirety However for real time voice and video there is really no time or reason to correct errors and UDP is used instead UDP User Datagram Protocol A protocol within the TCP IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required For example UDP is used for real time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored because there is no time to retransmit If UDP is
27. rd driver is installed for your operating system If necessary try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver To do this first shut down your machine and remove your SMC adapter Then boot up and open up your Start Menu go to Programs click the SMC2835W 54 Mbps WLAN Utility program folder and choose Uninstall Reboot the machine when requested to do so Then insert your Driver CD and run the Setup exe utility again Then shut down the computer reinsert your SMC adapter and boot up the machine The OS should properly reinstall the adapter during this time e Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power If you suspect a power outlet to be faulty plug another device into it to verify that it is working e If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer on the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode try changing the wireless channel on the AP Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the AP for a station with roaming disabled or the same as that used by the AP s in the extended service set ESS e The Access Point you are trying to attach to is defective or may not be configured properly to accept your signal Check with the administrator of your wireless network for more information on connecting to the LAN Also run the necessary diagnostics on the AP to make sure the unit is fully operational e If you cannot access the Internet be sure to check with the ISP for further instructions onc
28. re 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 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 802 11g Wireless Distance Table ene ene Speed and Distance Ranges 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 6 9 Mbps Outdoors A line of sight environment with erence z 60 m 90m 150m 190m 220m 270m 350m obstruction 197 ft 295 ft 492 ft 623 ft 722 ft 886 ft 1155 ft Access Point and users ironment with som 5om 60m 65m 70m 110m 180m f 131 ft 164 ft 197 ft 213 ft 230 ft 361 ft 591 ft Access Point and users 802 11b Wireless Distance Table Environmental f Speed and Distance Ranges fe 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 1 2 Mbps Outdoors A line of sight environment with nieces or 190 m 240 m 350 m obstruction 623 ft 787 ft 1155 ft Access Point and users ili 180 m 591 ft Access Point and
29. rvers are high speed machines that hold programs and data shared by network users The workstations clients are the users personal computers which perform stand alone processing and access the network servers as required Diskless and floppy only workstations are sometimes used which retrieve all software and data from the server Increasingly thin client network computers NCs and Windows terminals are also used A printer can be attached locally to a workstation or to a server and be shared by network users Small LANs can allow certain workstations to function as a server allowing users access to data on another user s machine These peer to peer networks are often simpler to install and manage but dedicated servers provide better performance and can handle higher transaction volume Multiple servers are used in large networks MAC Address MAC Media Access Control A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network MDI MDI X Medium Dependent Interface Also called an uplink port it is a port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines which is done by the regular ports MDI X ports that connect to end stations The MDI port connects to the MDI X port on the other device There are typically one or two ports on a device that can be toggled between MDI not crossed and MDI X crosse
30. tion Vew Hep General Advanced Diiver Resources sS amp 2 8a ay SMC2839W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus CLAPTORS Adapter 3 Batteries Computer Device type Network adapters Dick dri 3 Sint ah aes Manulactuer SMC Networks line qd DVDICD ROM drives Locaticer PO bus 129 device 0 function 0 Fhopy dsk cortrolers J Poppy dsk drives E IDE ATASATAPL corkrolers This device is working property D gt Keyboards T Mice and other porting devices Il you are having probleme with the device click Troubleshoot to Modems Device status stat the troubleshooter MD SMC2835W 2 4 S Mons Wireless Cardbus Adapter BB POMCIA adapters Troubleshoot E LY Ports COM amp LPT Processors Device usag Sound video and game controtlers y System devices Use et device enable wj Universal Serial Bus controfiers 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 EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter It s as easy as 1 2 3 Step 1 Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD Step 2 Click the Install Utility button SMC EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter Installation Wizard SMC lone Networks 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter View Manual PDF View Manual CHM Visit www sme
31. users 11 Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems Problems are often caused by conflicts with other devices installed in the same computer or software that has been configured incorrectly If you encounter a problem with the EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter use the following checklists to identify and correct the problem e If your computer cannot find the Wireless Card or the network driver does not install correctly check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support o Make sure the card is securely seated in the PCMCIA Check for any hardware problems such as physical damage to the card o Try the card in another PCMCIA If this fails test the card in a completely different system or try using a second Wireless Card in that particular slot o Check for resource conflicts o Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS available Contact the manufacturer of the laptop motherboard for information on updating the BIOS e g Dell Toshiba etc o If there are other network cards in the computer they may be causing conflicts Remove all other cards from the computer and test the Wireless Card separately Network Connection Problems There may be a network connection problem if the LED on the card does not light or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer Check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support e Make sure the correct network ca
32. ved the following components e 1SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter e 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD e 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 e 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 reboot when requested 2 Find an available Cardbus slot in your computer 3 With the SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter s 68 pin connector facing the Cardbus slot and the EZ Connect g label facing up slide the card completely into the Cardbus slot as shown below 4 For Windows 98 Me 2000 Cardbus specification is required Please check the documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the software driver for the SMC2835W 5 The card will be automatically installed upon insertion Once complete you may take advantage of the wireless functionality this adapter has to offer 4 Driver Installation Option 1 Recommend
33. via software upgrade in Spring 2003 13 Frequently Asked Questions What is a Wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as the 2 4GHz band A wireless LAN does not require lining up devices for line of sight transmission like IrDA Wireless access points base stations are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and transmit a radio frequency over an area of several hundred to a thousand feet which can penetrate walls and other non metal barriers Roaming users can be handed off from one access point to another like a cellular phone system Laptops use wireless network cards that plug into an existing PCMCIA slot or that are self contained on PC cards while stand alone desktops and servers use plug in cards ISA PCI etc What is AD HOC An AD HOC network is a peer to peer network where all the nodes are wireless clients As an example two PC s with wireless adapters can communicate with each other as long as they are within range A wireless extension point can extend the range of an AD HOC network What is the 802 11 standard A family of IEEE standards for wireless LANs first introduced in 1997 802 11 provides 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2 4GHz band using either a frequency hopping modulation FHSS technique or direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS which is also known as CDMA The 802 11b standard defines an 11 Mbps data rate in the 2 4GHz band 802 11g draft stan
34. xt to complete the installation Continue to the Utility Configuration section for documentation on how to use the utility application for your SMC2835W 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 EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter in your machine the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers Click the Next gt 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 gt 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 2 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 gt button to continue the installation The wizard will show SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Note If the system could not find the drivers click the lt 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 t
35. 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 gt Step 3 The system should find the drivers Click the Next gt button to continue the installation Note If the system could not find the drivers click the lt 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 Add New Hardware Wizard SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus HS Adopter Windows has finished instaling the new hardware device Step 5 You will then be prompted to reboot the machine Press Yes Upon reboot the SMC2835W will be initialized and ready for use Section 5 3 Windows 2000 Step 1 After you have inserted the EZ Connect g SMC2835W 2 4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 gt button to begin the installation Step 2 Insert the Driver CD and select the Search for a suitable driver option Then click Next gt Step 3 Clear all checkboxes except for Specify a location Then click Next gt Step 4
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