EZ ConnectTM g Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 May 2005 Pub No: R01 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 otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Compliances 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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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 or more 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 help FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) 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 STATEMENT FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This 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 cm (8 in) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. i Compliances 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 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. To 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. EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 300 328-1 December 2001 V1.3.1 EN 300 328-2 December 2001 V1.2.1 EN 301 489-1 September 2001 V1.4.1 EN 301 489-17 September 2000 V1.2.1 EN 60950 January 2000 ii Compliances Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below. · This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the command line interface as described in the user guide, before operating this device. · This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document. · This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. - In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. - In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13. - In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.457 - 2.472 GHz band: Channels 10 - 13. Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Finnish Dutch iii Compliances French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/ EG. Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien) Swedish Danish German Greek Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ CE SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Portuguese iv TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ ConnectTMg WLAN PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Driver and Utility Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the SMCWPCI-G Utility Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Link Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . 27 Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the Communication Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Stationary Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Roaming Wireless PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 v TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Adapter Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SMCWPCI-G Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 vi EZ CONNECTTMG 54MBPS WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER SMC's EZ ConnectTMg 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter (SMCWPCI-G) is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter for desktop PCs that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks. 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 desktop computers, and start networking. Using this card in conjunction with SMCWEB-G wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points ­ no wires! Features · · · · · Up to 54 Mbps data rate Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling Greater flexibility to locate or move networked computers Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily 1 APPLICATIONS · · · Easy installation Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 54 Mbps, or up to 350 m (1,155 ft) at 1 Mbps for indoor communications Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) Plug-and-Play Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Removable antenna · · · · · Applications EZ Connect g wireless products offer fast and reliable network access for wireless clients in applications such as: ...