SMC Networks SMC2664W Manual de usuario

™Wireless USB Adapter 11 Mbps data rate – provides alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs Working range up to 128 m (422 ft) at 1

CONTENTSxAdvanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Network Configuration and Planning . . . . .

1EZ CONNECT™WIRELESSUSB ADAPTERIntroductionSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter (SMC2664W) is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly int

EZ CONNECT™ WIRELESSUSB ADAPTER2System RequirementsBefore you install the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter, check your system meets the following requi

PACKAGE CHECKLIST3Package ChecklistThe EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter package includes:• 1 EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter with internal antenna (SMC

EZ CONNECT™ WIRELESSUSB ADAPTER4ApplicationsEZ Connect wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in a

5HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter supports an 11 Mbps half-duplex connection to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully comp

6HARDWARE INSTALLATIONAttaching the Clip (Optional)1. Slide the open end of the clip under the two lips (at the USB port end) in the square slot at th

ATTACHING THE VELCRO (OPTIONAL)7Attaching the Velcro (Optional)1. Peel the protective paper off the Velcro circles and firmly press the circles into t

8DRIVER INSTALLATIONThe CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the software/drivers for the EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter. New or updated drive

WINDOWS 98/ME DRIVER INSTALLATION92. Click Next. 3. Check “Specify a location” and type E:\Drivers (assuming E: is the location of your CD drive.) Ins

DRIVER INSTALLATION105. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. You may be asked to restart the computer. Click Yes.Setting Wireless Propert

SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES113. If you want to add more protocols after installation, go to the “Configuration” tab and click Add.4. Double-click Prot

DRIVER INSTALLATION12vendors may use the setting “Open System.” Use the same setting as the other devices in your network.8. Set the “Channel” to the

SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES139. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data tran

DRIVER INSTALLATION1410. Set the “Fragmentation Threshold.” (The default 2,346 means “Disabled.”) See “Terminology” on page 46 for a description of “F

SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES1512. “Preamble Type” offers a dropdown list with three options: Auto, Long, or Short (see “Terminology” on page 46 for an

DRIVER INSTALLATION1613. “Rate (Mbps)” is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps. Usua

SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES1714. Set the “RTS Threshold” to the same as that used by other devices in your network. (The default 2,347 means “Disabled

DRIVER INSTALLATION1815. Set the “SSID” identifier to the same as that used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point to which you want to connect. (The

SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES1916. The WEP encryption implemented in SMC’s Wireless USB adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security k

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DRIVER INSTALLATION2017. “WEP Key to use” shows the key that will be used (1~4) for encryption.Click OK to exit the open screens and click Yes to rest

WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION21Windows 2000 Driver Installation1. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install

DRIVER INSTALLATION223. Check “Specify a location” and click Next. 4. Type E:\Drivers (assuming E: is the location of your CD drive.) Insert the CD in

WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION235. Windows 2000 will find the driver. Click Next. The Digital Signature Not Found screen will open. Click Yes to con

DRIVER INSTALLATION24Windows XP Driver Installation1. Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver. 2. C

WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION253. Check “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and click Next. 4. Click Have Disk and the “Install From

DRIVER INSTALLATION265. Type E:\Drivers\xp (assuming your CD drive is E:) and click OK. Windows XP will find the SMC2664W EZ Connect Wireless USB Adap

27CONFIGURATION ANDDIAGNOSTICSFor Windows 98, Me, and 2000, SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter provides optional management software for quick netw

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS28Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000Once the installation is complete, the configurati

USING THE EZ CONNECT WIRELESS USB UTILITY IN WINDOWS 98, ME,AND 200029Encryption – Provides WEP security control.Advanced – Allows you to configure th

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CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS30wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, then the channel is au

USING THE EZ CONNECT WIRELESS USB UTILITY IN WINDOWS 98, ME,AND 200031Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays all access points in the wireless LA

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS32four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting, and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. Create with Passphrase

USING THE EZ CONNECT WIRELESS USB UTILITY IN WINDOWS 98, ME,AND 200033To use the WEP function, complete the following steps:1. Select “128-bit” or “64

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS34AdvancedYou can use this screen to set values for “Fragmentation Threshold” (Default: 2346 means Disabled), and “RTS/CT

USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL35Using the Windows XP Configuration ToolBasic Settings1. Right-click the network connection icon on the toolba

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS363. Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the Wireless Networks tab.4. In t

USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL371. Click Configure. Click the “Advanced” tab.2. Set the “Fragmentation Threshold” (the default 2,346 means “D

38NETWORK CONFIGURATIONAND PLANNINGSMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES39Infrastructure Wireless LANThe SMC2664W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired and

vLIMITED WARRANTYLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc., Inc. (SMC) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING40support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless adapter to the BSS ID of the access point to wh

41TROUBLESHOOTINGUSB Adapter Installation ProblemsIf your computer cannot find the EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter or the network driver does not inst

TROUBLESHOOTING42• Make sure the correct software driver is installed. Try reinstalling the driver.• Make sure the computer and other network devices

NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS43SMC Networks 802.11b SMC2664W Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance TableImportant Notice – Maximum distances posted belo

44SPECIFICATIONSFunctional CriteriaData Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, AutoTransmission Mode Half duplexNetwork Connection IEEE 802.11b wirelessOperating

SPECIFICATIONS45Standards Conformance IEEE 802.11bUSB specification revision 1.1Compliances FCC Class BARIB STD33, T66UL1950/CSA22.2 NO.950BSMI and D

46TERMINOLOGYThe following is a list of terminology used in this document.Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and

TERMINOLOGY47Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.Management Frame – Control frame for esta

TERMINOLOGY48

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viiCOMPLIANCESFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

COMPLIANCESviiiEC Conformance Declaration - Class BSMC contact for these products in Europe is:SMC Networks Europe,Edificio Conata II,Calle Fructuós G

ixCONTENTSEZ Connect™ Wireless USB Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .