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EZ Connect™ N Pro
Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter
SMCWPCI-N2
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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
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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 OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOM
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Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf
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Compliances Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN60950-1:2001 A11:2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment - EN50392 : (2004-01) Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic
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Compliances Council recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) Česky SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shod ě se základními [Czech] požadavky a dalšími p říslušnými ustanoveními sm ěrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device [Danish] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
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Slovensky SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device sp ĺňa základné požiadavky a [Slovak] všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin [Finnish] 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse [Swedish] med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmels
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N2 6 Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking 7 Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) 7 Type of Wireless Networks 7 Wireless LAN Security 12 Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility 13 About Your Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 13 Package Content 13 System Requirement 13 LED Definition 13 Hardware and Wireless Utility Instal
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the SMCWPCI-N2 Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWPCI-N2. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the SMCWPCI-N2. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical information in this manual (such as in “Wireless LAN Networking” and “Configuring Wireless Security”) to operate and enjoy the SMCWPCI-N2. It is included for your reference only. The following conven
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Chapter 2 - Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) The SMCWPCI-N2 provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. In most networking scenarios, the factory default Auto setting proves the most ef
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communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and channel for each station. 8
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When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). 9
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In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network. 10
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In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the SMCWPCI-N2 automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram 11
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Wireless LAN Security Because wireless networks are not as secure as wired networks, it’s vital that security settings are clearly understood and applied. The list below shows the possible wireless security levels on your SMCWPCI-N2 starting with the most secure. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is used for authentication and utilizes dynamic WEP key exchange. EAP requires interaction with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on the WAN or the LAN to
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Chapter 3 - Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Draft 11n Wireless PCI Adapter With the Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment. The following lists the main features: • IEEE802.11n draft v2.0 compliant • Wireless speeds up to 300Mbps • Fully backwards compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks • Stream HD video, Listen to digital music, Play on
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Hardware and Wireless Utility Installation Follow the instructions below to install the PCI Card and Wireless Utility. Do not insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter until instructed. 1. Put the EZ Installation & Documentation CD in to your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run. If the CD does not auto run browse to your CD drive & double-click the “SMCWPCI_N2.exe” file. 2. Click [Install Driver/Utility] to start the installation Wizard. 3. The installation Wiza
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4. To install to the default folder location click [Next]. It is recommended to use the default folder location unless you are an advanced user. To change the installation folder click the [Browse] button and specify a new location. Click [Next] to continue. 5. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click [Install]. 6. A “Software Installation” warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway]. 7. Click [Finish] to exit in the installation wizard. 15
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8. Turn off your computer. 9. Insert the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter in to an available PCI slot. IMPORTANT: For correct installation of new hardware please refer to your Computer user manual. 10. Once the EZ Connect™ N Wireless PCI Adapter is inserted screw on the antennas. 11. Turn On your computer. 12. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Click [No, not this time], then Next]. 13. Click [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], then click [Ne
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14. A “Hardware Installation” warning may appear, click [Continue Anyway]. 15. Click [Finish] to complete the Driver/Utility installation. 17
