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38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000EZ Connect g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB AdapterUser GuideThe easy way to make all your network connectionsOctober 2004R01 F1.0

CopyrightInformation 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 © 2004 bySMC Networks, Inc.38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618All rights reserved.Trademarks:SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect g and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

iCOMPLIANCESFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis 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 radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpFCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.SMC declared that SMC2862W-G is limited in CH1~11 from 2400 to 2483.5 MHz by specified firmware controlled in USA.This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration.

COMPLIANCESiiWireless 2.4 GHz Band Statements:As the SMC2862W-G Wireless USB can operate in the 2412-2462 MHz frequency band it is limited by the FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only so as to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.Industry Canada - Class BThis 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.Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771Contact SMC at:SMC Networks, Inc.38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000ACN 066 352010A.C.N 096 592 442Industry Canada-RFOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the deviceTo prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

COMPLIANCESiiiEC Conformance Declaration The following importer/manufacturer is responsible for making this declaration:SMC Networks-Spain, S.L.Edificio Conata II,Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,08970 - Sant Joan Despi,Barcelona, Spain.This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. For the evaluation of the compliance with this Directive, the following standards were applied: Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM)• EN300 328-1 (2001-12)• EN300 328-2 (2001-12)Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment and services• EN301 489-1• EN301 489-17Safety Test• EN60950Intended for use in the following countries: Austria Belgium DenmarkFinland France GermanyItaly Luxembourg NetherlandsNorway Spain SwedenSwitzerland United Kingdom PortugalGreece Ireland Iceland

COMPLIANCESv14.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 Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN 60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte vonAC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder weniger.California Proposition 65 WarningThis product or components of this product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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viiTABLE OF CONTENTSEZ Connect g™ Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5For Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SMC2862W-G Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Link Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Infrastructure Wireless LANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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1EZ CONNECT G™WIRELESS USB ADAPTERSMC’s EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter (SMC2862W-G) is a 54 Mbps wireless adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. 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 your notebooks or computers, and start networking. Using this card in conjunction with any SMC 802.11g/b wireless access point, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with your existing LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points – no wires!Features•Backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN infrastructure•Enhances your network security with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)•Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs•Easy Plug-n-Play installation and user-friendly configuration•Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives

EZ Connect g™ Wireless USB Adapter2•Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides high speed connectionApplicationsEZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as:• Remote access to corporate network informationEmail, file transfer, and terminal emulation• Difficult-to-wire environmentsHistoric or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ• Frequently changing environmentsRetailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak timesTrade 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 times• Access to databases for mobile workersDoctors, nurses, retailers, office workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus, etc.• SOHO (Small Office Home Office) usersSOHO users who need quick and easy installation of a small network

System Requirements3System RequirementsBefore you install the EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter, check your system for the following requirements:•Available 2.0 USB slot•Windows 2000/XP•Minimum of 32 MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU•Minimum of 6 MB of free hard disk space for driver and utility installation•Another IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the SMC2804WBRP-G Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with USB Print Server, or another machine with a wireless adapter, such as the SMC2802W EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless PCI CardPackage ContentsThe EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter package includes:•1 SMC2862W-G EZ Connect g Wireless USB Adapter•1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD•1 Quick Installation GuidePlease register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.comPlease inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton and the original packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.

4HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONThe SMC2862W-G adapter provides 54 Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specification of the IEEE 802.11g standard. It can be installed in any computer running Windows 2000/XP, with a 2.0 USB slot. LEDThe status LED indicator of the SMC2862W-G is described in the following figure and table.Figure 1. LED Indicator Status DescriptionOn (Green) Indicates a valid connection.Slow Flashing Indicates that the adapter is scanning for available networks.Fast Flashing Indicates that the adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

5DRIVER AND UTILITYINSTALLATIONThe EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD that comes with the package contains all the software, including the driver and utility for the SMC2862W-G adapter. Any new or updated software can be downloaded from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com. Also, check the SMC web site for additional online support.For Windows 2000/XPIt is recommended that you install the utility and driver software first, before inserting the adapter into your computer.You may find that the screen shots here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these screen shots were created from Windows XP. Steps for Windows 2000, are similar, but not identical, to Windows XP.

Driver and Utility Installation61. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto-run, click on “Install Driver/Utility.” 2. Then the Setup window will automatically appear. Your OS will start copying files into the system. This may take a few minutes. 3. Please insert the SMC2862W-G adapter into your computer.

For Windows 2000/XP74. Once the utility has been installed on your system, The Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, select the “Install the software automatically” option, and click Next. 5. Click “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the installation. Note: Do not select “STOP Installation,” as this will cancel the installation process, and the drivers will not be installed properly.

Driver and Utility Installation86. For users who are using this adapter outside of the United States and Canada, the Country Select window will appear. Please select the country in which you are using the adapter. Note: This domain configuration applies only to users outside of the FCC regulatory domain. If you are using this adapter in the United States and Canada, please skip this step.7. This window will then appear indicating that the driver has been installed on your system.

For Windows 2000/XP98. Click Finish to restart your computer. Your adapter is now ready for use.

10HARDWARE INSTALLATIONNetwork cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components, and touch the ground often to equalize the static charges, before handling the card.To insert the card:1. Find an available 2.0 USB slot in your desktop PC or a laptop.Figure 2. USB PortLaptop USB portDesktop USB port

Hardware Installation112. With the adapter’s connector facing the USB slot, and the “EZ Connect g” label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below.Figure 3. Desktop InstallationFigure 4. laptop Installation

12SMC2862W-G UTILITYTo communicate with other SMC 802.11g or 802.11b devices, you need to configure the SMC2862W-G adapter first. Double-click the SMC2862W-G Utility icon on the desktop to launch the configuration utility, or you can access it from the Start menu.Note that the screen shots were taken from Windows XP and will not look exactly the same in all operating systems.Icon on the desktop:Icon on the toolbar:

Configuration15Transmit Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range.Power Save Mode – To use this funtion, select the Enabled or Disabled in the Power Save Mode drop-down menu, then click the Apply Change button.SecurityThe Security ON/Security OFF button indicates whether the security function has been enabled or disabled. Click the Security ON/Security OFF button to enable the security function. (Default: Security OFF)

SMC2862W-G Utility16Authentication Type – WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre Share Key) and WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) are implemented in the SMC2862W-G adapter to prevent unauthorized access.WPA-PSKHow to set up WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access is a standards-based, interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It will be forward-compatible with the upcomingIEEE 802.11i standard. WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks, including TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data protection and 802.1x for authenticated key management. WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses just a pre-shared password for network access. The Pre-Shared Key mode uses a common password for user authentication that is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients on the network. To use the WPA function, take the following steps:1. Select Authentication Type, WPA-PSK from the drop-down menu.2. Type in the Pre-Shared Key (PSK).3. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect.Note: The PSK Passphrase character limit needs to be between 8-63 characters.Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters. If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Key to the adapter that is connected to the access point. Be sure to use the same key for the wireless access point and the connected adapter.

Configuration17For enterprise deployment, WPA requires a RADIUS authentication server to be configured on the wired network. The 802.1x client and RADIUS server should use an appropriate EAP type - such as EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security), EAP-TTLS (Tunneled TLS), or PEAP (Protected EAP) - for strongest authentication. Working together, these protocols provide “mutual authentication” between a client, the access point, and a RADIUS server that prevents unauthorized users from joining your network, and also prevents users from accidentally joining a rogue network. Only when a RADIUS server has authenticated a user’s credentials will encryption keys be sent to the access point and client.Note: To implement WPA on wireless clients requires a WPA-enabled network card driver and 802.1x client software that supports the EAP authentication type that you want to use. Windows XP provides native WPA support, other systems require additional software. Note that Microsoft now has an 802.1x authentication client for Windows 2000 that you can download from their web site.

SMC2862W-G Utility18WEPAuthentication Mode – Choose Open or Shared.Default Key – Choose the key for encryption.Key Type – Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII).Use Passphrase – Check this box to auto-generate keys for encryption. First, check this box, then enter a string of characters into the space. Encryption keys will be generated automatically. When Key Type is set to 128-bit, only one key will be generated. If Key Type is set to 64-bit, four keys will be generated. Note that you must use the same passphrase and default key on all the other clients in your network.

Configuration19How to set up WEP:If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. WEP provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients and the access point. WEP uses static shared keys (fixed-length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings) that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network. WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless communications. For more robust wireless security, the SMC2862W-G provides Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for improved data encryption and user authentication. Note: Only one key is needed for WEP to function. However, the IEEE 802.11 standard specifies that there must be four keys for each device. For security purposes, the key should be changed on a regular basis. Multiple keys are supported to allow the user to change keys with minimal disruption of the network.To set up the WEP function, take the following steps: 1. Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII) in the Key Type field.2. To automatically generate keys, check the Use Passphrase box, and type in a string of characters in this field.3. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption.4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect.

SMC2862W-G Utility20Or 1. Select 64-bit encryption, 64-bit encryption (ASCII), 128-bit encryption,or 128-bit encryption (ASCII) in the Key Type field.2. In the Default Key field, select one key as the default key that you want to use for encryption.3. Manually type in a string of characters in the corresponding key number field that you selected in step 2.4. Click Apply Change to allow the settings to take effect.Note: When setting up WEP without using the Use Passphrase function, if the Key Type is set to Hex, only Hexadecimal characters (range: 0~9 and A~F) can be used. When encryption is set to 64-bit, a maximum of 10 Hex characters can be entered in the Key field. When encryption is set to 128-bit, a maximum of 26 Hex characters can be used. If the Key Type is set to ASCII, and encryption is set to 64-bit, then 5 ASCII characters can be used in the Key field. For 128-bit encryption, 13 ASCII characters can be used.

Configuration21AdvancedRTS Threshold – This sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications. Devices contending for the wireless medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this problem. The larger the threshold, the faster the speed.Fragment Threshold – Sets the minimum packet size that can be transmitted from the adapter without being fragmented. Fragmentation can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size. The larger the threshold, the faster the speed.

SMC2862W-G Utility22Preamble Type – The preamble is used to acquire the incoming signal and synchronize the receiver. If all the clients in your service area support the short preamble or can automatically set the preamble type, then setting the preamble on the access point to short can boost your throughput. (Options: Short & Long, Long, Short; Default: Short & Long)Transmit Power – Move the slider bar up and down to select an appropriate transmission power. Lower power reduces interference, higher power gives more range.

Link Information23Link InformationThe Link Information screen displays information of the current wireless access point to which you are connected. Network Name – The name of the network to which the adapter is currently connected with other clients on the network.Base Station Name ID – The MAC address of the access point to which this adapter is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, the Network Name is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other clients on the network.

SMC2862W-G Utility24Channel – The channel used to connect with the wireless device.Current Connection Speed – The data transmission speed.Link Quality – Shows the link quality of the wireless connection.Signal Strength – Shows the strength of the connection between the adapter and the access point.

IP Information25IP InformationThis screen displays IP Information for your computer. Now that you have configured your adapter to connect to a wireless network, your adapter needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the access point, you will also verify that you have configured your adapter correctly. To release network settings click on Release, then click on Renew to get new IP settings.

SMC2862W-G Utility26IP Address Client – Internet address of the computer.IP Netmask Client – A mask used to determine the subnet for an IP address.Gateway – The IP address of the network gateway.Host Name Client – Your computer name on the network.Release – Click on this button to release the IP address.Renew – Click on this button to get a new IP address.

Site Survey27Site SurveySite Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry.

SMC2862W-G Utility28Scan – Click this button to scan for available network connections.Network name – Service Set ID. (See “Configuration” on page 13 for details.)MAC address – The MAC address of the listed wireless devices. Channel – The radio channel on which the access point operates. (See “Link Information” on page 23 for details.)Encryption – The key icon indicates that encryption has been enabled. Signal – This shows the signal strength from the adapter to the listed access points.Scroll right to see the remainder of the Site Survey screen. Network Type – This shows the operating mode of the listed wireless devices.

Version Information29Version InformationThis screen shows information on the current version of the driver and the configuration utility program. You can download the latest firmware from the SMC web site at http://www.smc.com.

30NETWORK CONFIGURATIONAND PLANNINGSMC’s EZ Connect g Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.The SMC2862W-G can be configured as:•Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other, without access points•Infrastructure - for wireless LANsNetwork TopologiesAd Hoc Wireless LANAn ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment. Notebook withWireless USB AdapterNotebook withWireless PC CardPC with WirelessPCI AdapterAd Hoc Wireless LAN

Network Topologies31Infrastructure Wireless LANsThe SMC 802.11g access point (SMC2870W) 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 users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point.The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points. A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure.FileSer v erSw i t c hDesktop PCAccess PointWired LAN Extensionto Wireless AdaptersPC w i t h W i r e l essUSB/PCI AdapterNotebook with WirelessUSB/PC Car d Ad apt er

Network Configuration and Planning32Setting the Communication DomainStationary 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 the access point to which you want to connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point to whick you are connecting.Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID and to the same radio channel.You can configure the wireless client to connect to a specific wireless network or to the first available wireless network. •If you configure the client to connect to a specific wireless network, the client establishes a radio connection to the AP in the specified wireless network that provides the best communications quality. APs in a different wireless network are ignored. •If you configure the client to connect to the first available wireless network (the SSID = ANY), the client establishes a radio connection to the AP that provides the best communications quality. Be aware that if there are multiple wireless networks, the client could connect to an AP that is not in the network you want to join.

Setting the Communication Domain33•In either configuration, the client automatically matches the radio channel used by the AP.FileServerSwitchDesktop PCAccess Point <BSS2>Notebook with WirelessPC Card AdapterSeamless Roaming<ESS>Access PointSwitch<BSS1>PC with WirelessUSB/PCI AdapterNotebook withWireless USB Adapter

34TROUBLESHOOTINGCheck the following troubleshooting items before contacting SMC technical support.Adapter Installation ProblemsIf your computer cannot find the SMC2862W-G adapter or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following:•Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the 2.0 USB slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector. •Try the card in another USB slot. If this also fails, test your PC with another wireless adapter that is known to operate correctly.•Make sure your PC is using the latest BIOS.•If there are other network adapters in the PC, they may be causing conflicts. Remove all other adapters from the PC and test the wireless adapter separately.•If it still does not work, go to “Control Panel” and delete the adapter from your system. Remove the wireless adapter from your computer. Restart your computer and reinstall the card and the driver and utility.

Network Connection Problems35Network Connection ProblemsIf the Link LED on the SMC2862W-G adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from your computer, check the following:•Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver.•Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power.•The access point you want to connect to may be defective. Try using another access point.•Make sure the SSID and security settings of the adapter are set to the same as the access point to which you are connecting.If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following:•Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on.•If the connection still fails, change the access point and all the clients within the BSS to another radio channel.•For a station with roaming disabled, make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the access point, or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set (ESS).

36SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsFunctional CriteriaData Rate802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 MbpsOperating RangeUp to 350 m (1155 ft)Radio SignalSignal TypeOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)Modulation Techniques802.11g (OFDM): BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM802.11b (DSSS): Complementary Code Keying (CCK)Channel SupportFCC: 1-11ETSI: 1-13MKK: 1-14RF Output Power16 dBmPhysical CharacteristicsPower ConsumptionTx mode: 485mA, Rx mode: 330 mADimensions84.01 *27.08* 12.00 mm (L*W*H)Weight27.5 g

General Specifications37AntennaBuilt-in antennaLED IndicatorsNetwork LinkHost Interface32-bit 2.0 USB interfacePower Voltage3.3 Volt +/- 5%Standards ConformanceIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11bEnvironmentalTemperatureOperating: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 122 °F) Storage: -20 to 65 °C (32 to 158 °F)Humidity5 to 95% (non-condensing)CertificationCE MarkEN50081-1, EN55022 Class B, EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2,IEC 60601-1-2Safety ComplianceUSA: FCC Part 15 Class BUL1950/CSA22.2 No.950IEC 60950Software Drivers Windows 2000Windows XP

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38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000Model Number: SMC2862W Revision number: E102004-R01 V1.0 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)(800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481From Europe : Contact details can be found onwww.smc-europe.com or www.smc.comINTERNETE-mail addresses:techsupport@smc.comeuropean.techsupport@smc-europe.comDriver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloadsWorld Wide Web: http://www.smc.comhttp://www.smc-europe.comFOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL:U.S.A. and Canada: (800) SMC-4-YOU; Fax (949) 679-1481Spain: 34-91-352-00-40; Fax 34-93-477-3774UK: 44 (0) 1932 866553; Fax 44 (0) 118 974 8701France: 33 (0) 41 38 32 32; Fax 33 (0) 41 38 01 58Italy: 39 (0) 335 5708602; Fax 39 02 739 14 17Benelux: 31 33 455 72 88; Fax 31 33 455 73 30Central Europe: 49 (0) 89 92861-0; Fax 49 (0) 89 92861-230Nordic: 46 (0) 868 70700; Fax 46 (0) 887 62 62Eastern Europe: 34 -93-477-4920; Fax 34 93 477 3774Sub Saharian Africa: 216-712-36616; Fax 216-71751415North West Africa: 34 93 477 4920; Fax 34 93 477 3774CIS: 7 (095) 7893573; Fax 7 (095) 789 35 73PRC: 86-10-6235-4958; Fax 86-10-6235-4962Taiwan: 886-2-8797-8006; Fax 886-2-8797-6288Asia Pacific: (65) 238 6556; Fax (65) 238 6466Korea: 82-2-553-0860; Fax 82-2-553-7202Japan: 81-45-224-2332; Fax 81-45-224-2331Australia: 61-2-8875-7887; Fax 61-2-8875-7777India: 91-22-8204437; Fax 91-22-8204443If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com, www.smc-europe.com, or www.smc-asia.com.

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