Page 3 - User Guide
38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000 EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections April 2003Revision Number: F1.0Pub No: 150000021200E R01
Page 4 - Copyright
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 ...
Page 5 - OMPLIANCES
i C OMPLIANCES 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 r...
Page 6 - ii; Industry Canada - Class B
C OMPLIANCES ii 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 le...
Page 7 - iii; Safety Compliance
C OMPLIANCES iii Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am be...
Page 8 - iv
C OMPLIANCES iv 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.d. Wenn das Gerä...
Page 11 - EZ C; ONNECT; Features
1 EZ C ONNECT ™ W IRELESS C ARDBUS A DAPTER SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) 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 a high data r...
Page 12 - Applications; Remote access to corporate network information
EZ C ONNECT ™ W IRELESS C ARDBUS A DAPTER 2 • Easy installation • Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps (indoor communication) • Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection • Support...
Page 13 - Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time; System Requirements
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS 3 • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at cus...
Page 14 - Package Checklist
EZ C ONNECT ™ W IRELESS C ARDBUS A DAPTER 4 Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter package includes: • 1 Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) • 1 SMC2635W EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD • This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty a...
Page 15 - LED Indicator
5 H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card 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 with a CardBus slot...
Page 23 - XP
T HE W IRELESS U TILITY IN W INDOWS , 98, M E , 2000 AND XP 13 Double-clicking the quick launch icon will open the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter Utility program, providing quick access to the adapter settings. The configuration utility includes the following tools: Configuration – Allows you t...
Page 24 - Configuration; Select Profile
U TILITY C ONFIGURATION 14 Configuration When you start the Wireless Cardbus Adapter utility, the Configuration screen for the SMC2635W is shown as in the figure below. Select Profile – You can specify a profile name for a specific configuration of parameters. New – You can set up a new profile by c...
Page 26 - Default Key; Passphrase
U TILITY C ONFIGURATION 16 the Key Type is set to Hex, the security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and four 26-digit keys for the 128-bit WEP setting (the hexadecimal digits can be 0~9 & A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5). If the Key Type is set to ASCII, the security keys are fo...
Page 27 - Link information; Asssociated BSS ID
T HE W IRELESS U TILITY IN W INDOWS , 98, M E , 2000 AND XP 17 Link information The Link information screen displays information on the current wireless network that you are connected to. Asssociated BSS ID – The MAC address of the access point to which the Cardbus is connected in an infrastructure ...
Page 28 - Tx Fragments; Link Quality; Signal Strength; IP Information
U TILITY C ONFIGURATION 18 Tx Fragments – The number of transmitted fragments. 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 strength of the wireless connection to the access point. IP ...
Page 29 - Site Survey
T HE W IRELESS U TILITY IN W INDOWS , 98, M E , 2000 AND XP 19 IP Address — Internet address of the computer. IP Netmask — A 32-bit netmask which shows how an Internet address is to be divided into network, subnet and host parts . Host Name — The computer’s name on the network. Gateway — The IP addr...
Page 30 - Channel —; Version Information
U TILITY C ONFIGURATION 20 Channel — The radio channel on which the access point operates. See “Link information” on page 17 for details. • Encryption — This shows if WEP has been enabled. If there is a key icon in the column, the encryption function is enabled. • Signal — This signifies the signal ...
Page 31 - Network Topologies
21 N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The SMC2635W can be configured as: • Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each oth...
Page 32 - Infrastructure Wireless LAN
N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING 22 Infrastructure Wireless LAN An SMC access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC use...
Page 33 - Setting the Communication Domain; Stationary Wireless PCs
S ETTING THE C OMMUNICATION D OMAIN 23 Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of t...
Page 34 - ROUBLESHOOTING; Adapter Installation Problems
24 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is ...
Page 35 - Network Connection Problems
N ETWORK C ONNECTION P ROBLEMS 25 Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the PC Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following: • Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinsta...
Page 36 - Important Notice
T ROUBLESHOOTING 26 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table 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...
Page 37 - PECIFICATIONS; General Specifications; Functional Criteria
27 S PECIFICATIONS General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Transmission Mode Half duplex Network Connection IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN, Operating Range Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps,Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps Radio Signal Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spe...
Page 38 - Standards Conformance; Software Drivers
S PECIFICATIONS 28 Standards Conformance Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b Environmental Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity 5 to 40% (noncondensing) Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 Certification CE Mark EN50081-1, EN550...
Page 39 - ERMINOLOGY
29 T ERMINOLOGY The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document. 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 L...
