SMC Networks SMC EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter SMCWUSBS-N user manual

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EZ Connect N
Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
SMCWUSBS-N

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Wireless USB Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 20 Mason October 2007 Irvine, CA 92618 Pub. # 149100040600E Phone: (949) 679-8000 E102007-EK-R01

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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 © 2007 by SMC Networks, Inc. 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 All rights re

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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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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, OR ANY 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 INCIDENT

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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 interference to ra

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Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771 Japan VCCI Class B Taiwan DGT (NCC) 根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定： 第十二條　經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條　低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信 法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards

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Council recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) Czech SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, d

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Icelandic Hér með lýsir SMC Networks yfir því að Radio LAN device er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norwegian SMC Networks erklærer herved at utstyret Radio LAN device er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. iv

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Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in EC / EFTA member states English This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all notified EC and EFTA member states. In accordance with article 6.4 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC the following EC/ EFTA member states have been notified: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, Ireland,

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About This Guide Purpose This guide details the hardware features of the wireless USB adapter, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software. Audience This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts. Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information: Note: Emphasizes important information or ca

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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Features 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Package Checklist 1-2 Hardware Description 1-2 LED Indicators 1-3 WPS Button 1-3 Chapter 2: Driver and Utility Installation 2-1 Chapter 3: Configuration 3-1 Accessing the EZ Connect Wireless Utility 3-1 Wireless Utility Configuration 3-2 Profile 3-3 Network 3-9 Advanced 3-11 Statistics 3-12 WMM 3-13 WPS 3-14 Radio Setting 3-16 About 3-16 Help 3-17 Chapter 4: Network Planning 4-1 Network Topologies 4-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 4

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Contents About 5-10 Help 5-11 Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1 USB Adapter Installation Problems A-1 Network Connection Problems A-1 Uninstalling the Utility A-2 Appendix B: Specifications B-1 viii

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Chapter 1: Introduction The SMCWUSBS-N is a Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Wireless USB Adapter that enables wireless connectivity for your PC. The device provides a Wi-Fi client solution for PCs using a USB 2.0 interface. The USB adapter also includes a comprehensive configuration, site survey, and profile management utility that can be installed on a Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista system. WPS Button WPS Indicator Link/Activity Indicator Features • Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE 802.11n (d

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Introduction System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter, check your system meets the following requirements: • 2.4 GHz 802.11n (draft 2.0) or 802.11b/g wireless network. • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista. • A Notebook or desktop computer with: - 300MHz CPU or above. - Available USB2.0 port - 20MB of available hard disk space - CD-ROM drive Package Checklist The Wireless USB Adapter package includes these items: • EZ Connect N Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB

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LED Indicators LED Indicators The Wireless USB Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. WPS Authentication 802.11b/g/n Link/Activity LED Status Description WPS On/Flashing Green Indicates the WPS button is pressed, and WPS authentication is in progress. Off Indicates WPS authentication is not in progress. Link/Activity On/Flashing Green Indicates the power is on, and the 802.11b/g/n radio is enabled. Flashing indicates wireless network activi

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Introduction 1-4