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EZ Connect™ g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 May 2005 Pub No: R01 Phone: (949) 679-8000
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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 © 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Tra
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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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radi
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Compliances 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 numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie. Ope
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Compliances Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community
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Compliances French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/ EG. Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige kr
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect™g WLAN PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SMCWPCI-G Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 vi
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EZ CONNECT™G 54MBPS WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER SMC’s EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-G) is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into you
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APPLICATIONS Easy installation Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 54 Mbps, or up to 350 m (1,155 ft) at 1 Mbps for indoor communications Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) Plug-and-Play Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Removable antenna Applications EZ Con
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to set up for a short time period. Retailers, airline, 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, office workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus etc. SOH
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PACKAGE CHECKLIST Package Checklist The EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter package includes: 1 EZ Connect™g 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD 1 External Antenna 1 Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC’s web site 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
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE 802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. LED Indicators The Wireless PCI Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following table. LED Status Description Power/ On Indicates a valid connection with an access Link point. Flashing Indicates that the Wirel
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. 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. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord,
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4. Insert the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Screw the card’s bracket securely into the computer’s chassis. Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard. 5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Adapter. 6. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on. 7. The Wireless PCI Adapter should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you
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DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION The SMCWPCI-G EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from SMC’s web site at: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools Using the Installation Wizard 1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program will auto-run. Click the Install Driver/Utility option on the wizard. The EZ Install
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USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 2. Windows XP will automatically install the driver. 3. Then you will see the following message. 9
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USING THE INSTALLATION WIZARD 4. Once the adapter has been inserted into your PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appears. 5. Select Yes, this time only and click Next. 10
