SMC Networks SMCWUSB32 - Manual

Page 2 - Copyright; specifications at any time without notice.; Trademarks; registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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 3 - Compliances; • Reorient the receiving antenna

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 gener...

Page 4 - EC Conformance Declaration – Class B; SMC contact for these products in Europe is:; Important Safety Notices

EC Conformance Declaration – Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a 08970 – Sant Joan Despi Barcelona, Spain This information technology equipment complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Direc...

Page 7 - | Flash Drive Installation; begin the installation.

4 | Flash Drive Installation NOTE: Installation processes may require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation. The following instructions are for Windows 98SE/Me. Under Windows 2000/XP, your Flash Drive should ...

Page 8 - SMCWUSB32 will be initialized and ready for use.; Windows ME

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, th...

Page 10 - install the SMCWUSB32.

5 | WLAN Driver/Utility Installation Step 1: Insert the SMCWUSB32 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD. Step 2: Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button. Step 3: Please wait while the utility checks your Operating System Version and prepares to install the SMCWUSB32.

Page 13 - | Utility Configuration; The Configuration Utility includes the following tabs:

6 | Utility Configuration NOTE: The following applies to Windows 98SE, Me, 2000. Under Windows XP, please use the Wireless Zero Configuration tool built into Windows XP to configure your SMCWUSB32. When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner ...

Page 18 - USING WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION; bottom right-hand corner of your taskbar.

Section 1.5 | About The About screen displays the version information and MAC address. USING WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION 1) After completing the driver installation, in Windows XP, the Wireless Zero Configuration will automatically be enabled. You will see a new wireless network connection in the bo...

Page 21 - thresholds far lower than those posted; Environmental; Mbps; Outdoors

7 | Wireless 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 impact your actual distances and cause you to experi...

Page 22 - Common Installation Problems; contacting SMC Technical Support.

8 | Troubleshooting If your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following items: • Make sure the adapter is connected to the USB port. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the adapter’s connector....

Page 23 - to make sure the unit is fully operational.

• 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 t...

Page 24 - Tx-Rate or TRANSFER RATE is the current speed at which the network; What is RTS Threshold?

9 | Frequently Asked Questions • What is a Wireless LAN? o 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)...

Page 25 - What is Authentication Algorithm?; algorithm to see each other on the wireless LAN.

• What is Authentication Algorithm? o 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 encry...

Page 26 - Infrastructure; Media Access Protocol:; Million instances

10 | Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b compliant Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back): 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps Data Modulation Techniques: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Host Interface: USB 1.1 Operating Range: Up to 1,155 ft Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Infrastructure Radio Sign...

Page 27 - Write Transfer Power Consumption: < 300mA; Flash Memory Transfer:; Network Link

Read Transfer Power Consumption: < 26mA Write Transfer Power Consumption: < 300mA Sleep Mode Power Consumption: < 150mA Flash Memory Size: 32MB Flash Memory Transfer: Read Transfer: 900KB/s Write Transfer: 500KB/s Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Antenna Type: Built-in LED Indicat...

Page 29 - and access the network servers as required.

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 ...

SMC Networks SMCWUSB32 - Manual

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