User manual SMC SMCWPCI-G - INSTALLATION GUIDE

Quick Installation Guide Wireless PCI Card Package Contents After unpacking the EZ-ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: Hardware Description SMC's EZ ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMCWPCI-G) is a high speed IEEE 802.11g-compliant wireless network adapter that supports up to 54 Mbps data rate, and 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. System Requirements · 1 SMCWPCI-G EZ-ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps g the EZ InstallationDocumentation CD Wireless PCI Card Get Connected · 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Wizard Package Contents · 1 External Antenna with SMA Connector Applications 2 Quick Installation Guide · 1 Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damExplorer aged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials Netscape in case there is a need to return the product. Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site: http://www.smc.com Configuring your Macintosh Disable HTTP Proxy Remote Unpack 1 System Requirements 3 Begin LED The EZ ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card has two status LED indicators. 2 Status On Get Connected SMCWPCI-G Function Configure TCP/IP Settings Configure the Barricade g Remote Power/Link Hardware Description are Installation Applications Package Contents System Requirements · A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Installation Wizard · CD-ROM drive · · · · Activity 1 Indicates a valid connection with an access point Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is operating in the 802.11 ad hoc mode. EZ-ConnectTM g Unpack Wireless Begin PCI Card Flashing 3 Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is browsing active access points. Quick Installation Guide EZ-ConnectTM g Wireless PCI Card Hardware Description 2 Applications Get Connected EZ ConnectTM wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective networking solution for: · Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation · Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ · Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change locations Quick Installation Guide An available bus-mastered PCI Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU Minimum of 6MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation Explorer IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your netAnother work such as the BarricadeTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband Netscape Router (SMCWBR14-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the EZ ConnectTM g Disable HTTP Proxy2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-G) Package Contents Remote 1 Unpack System Requirements Remote 3 Begin Configuring your Macintosh 2 1 Get Connected SMCWPCI-G Configure TCP/IP Settings Configure the Barricade g · Temporary LANs for special projects or peak periods Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a temporary setup. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Unpack 3 Begin SMCWPC · Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, in an office, or on a campus · SOHO users SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network Wireless PCI Card -ConnectTM g eless PCI Card Quick Installation Guide Hardware Installation Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. In addition, network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard. 5. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Card. 6. Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on. 7. The Wireless PCI Card should be automatically configured by the host computer's BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer's BIOS settings. Hardware Installation Hardware Description Applications 1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer's cover. Quick Installation Guide 2. Select an available bus-mastering PCI slot and remove the cover bracket. 3. Detach the antenna from the Wireless PCI Card before inserting the card into a PCI slot. Using 4. InstallEZ InstallationsoWizard seated. Screw the card's the the network card into the slot that it is firmly bracket securely into the computer's chassis. Hardware Description Package Contents Applications Hardware Installation SMCWPCI-G Explorer Netscape Disable HTTP Proxy System Requirements Package Contents Remote System Requirements Using the EZ Installation Wizard Configuring your Macintosh Get Connected g 2 EZ-ConnectTMCard Wireless PCI SMCWPCI-G Hardware Description Explorer Configure TCP/IP Settings Netscape Configure the Barricade g Disable HTTP Proxy Applications Remote From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe : Contact details can be found www.smc.com INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com Configuring your Macintosh 1 2 1 Unpack Get Connected 3 Using the EZ Installation Wizard NOTE: Installation processes such as this may require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE Explorer proceeding with the installation. This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the driver/utility program, reboot your machine and insert your Disable HTTP Proxy EZ-ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3. Configuring your Macintosh Quick Installation Guide Package Contents Configure TCP/IP Settings Netscape System Requirements Configure the Barricade g 3. The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files to your hard drive. Please click [Finish] when completed. (Note: This will restart your computer. If you do not wish to restart now, select the [No, I will restart my computer later] radio button and click [Finish]. Driver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech support drivers downloads http://www.smc.com/ If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Model Number: SMCWPCI-G Unpack 3 2 1 Get Connected 1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD. 2. Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button to continue. Configure TCP/IP Settings Configure the Barricade g Remote Unpack 3 Begin 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. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Copyright © SMC Networks, Inc., 2003. All rights reserved. SMC is a registered trademark; EZ Connect and Barricade are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 4. Upon boot up, Windows will detect your SMCWPCI-G. Please follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation process. Insert your Windows CD-ROM if requested to do so. (Note: In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may be prompted by a Digital Signature pop up window. Please be sure to click "Yes" or "Continue Anyway" to continue the driver installation.)