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SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter is an 11 Mbps wireless
network card that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet
networks to support applications such as mobile users or
temporary conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless
connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which
include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just plug
wireless cards into your desktop PCs and start networking.

Using this card in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless
access point, you can create an instant network that integrates
seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or
expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing
additional access points -  no wires!

Package Checklist

The EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter package includes:

• 1 EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter (SMC2602W)
• 1 driver diskette
• 1 utility diskette
• Quick Installation Guide
• This User Guide

Please register this product and upgrade product warranty at
www.smc.com.

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or
damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the
original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product
in case there is a need to return it for repair.

English

English

Hardware Description

SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter supports an 11 Mbps half-
duplex connection to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully
compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as
defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any notebook with
a Type II PCMCIA slot. Support is provided for Windows
95/98/NT/2000.

Applications

The EZ Connect Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-
effective solution for wireless client access to the network in
applications such as:

Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

Difficult-to-wire environments

Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas
where wiring is difficult to employ

Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange 
the workplace and change location

Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need a 
temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and 
shipping companies who need additional workstations for a 
peak period. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

USER GUIDE SMC2602W_UK.qxd  5/4/01  10:49 am  Page 3

Summary of Contents for 2602W

Page 1: ...EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide SMC2602W V1 0 USER GUIDE SMC2602W_UK qxd 5 4 01 10 49 am Page 1...

Page 2: ...original packing materials Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it for repair English English Hardware Description SMC s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter supports an 1...

Page 3: ...Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless PCI Adapter check your system for the following requirements An available PCI bus master slot in your computer Windows 95 98 NT 2000 Have the Windows install...

Page 4: ...can be found on the utility diskette See Configuration and Diagnostic Utility page 20 for more information Driver Installation The diskette labeled driver Diskette that comes with the package contains...

Page 5: ...other vendors use the setting ieOpen System lm Use the same setting as other devices in your network 6 To set up an ad hoc wireless LAN refer to page 17 set Channel to the same radio channel as that u...

Page 6: ...oading Default Disabled English English 9 Set the RTS threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network The default is 2432 which means Disable 10 Set the SSID identifier to the same...

Page 7: ...nt for NetWare Networks 14 Click File and Print Sharing lo to share files or printers 15 Click on the identification tab on the Network dialog box and specify your computer name and network workgroup...

Page 8: ...ower Save Mode for reducing power loading Default Disabled WEP For more secure data transmission set the Use Wep to io128 bitl8 or ir64 bitl8 to ensure wireless network security The advance Wired Equi...

Page 9: ...AN The SMC2602W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration A Basic Service Set BSS consists of a gr...

Page 10: ...lear radio channel and ideal location for the SMC2652W access points to maximize performance Refer to Using the Wireless LAN Utility on page 19 for detailed information on installation and usage Confi...

Page 11: ...ransmission rate used transmission receiving throughput link quality and signal strength condition Configuration Screen The Configuration screen allows you to check and modify the configuration of the...

Page 12: ...annel is automatically set to the channel of the access point that the adapter connects to Encryption Screen The WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy implemented in SMC s EZ Connect Wireless PCI Card is based...

Page 13: ...le bus mastering Refer to your PC s manual and check the PCI BIOS Setup program to be sure the PCI slot is an enabled bus master slot In some computers you may be required to disable Plug n Play PnP i...

Page 14: ...SS ID is the same as the SMC2652W for a station with roaming enabled Compliances FCC Class B Certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following cond...

Page 15: ...ype Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Operating Frequency USA Canada and Europe ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz Japan 2 400 2 497 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5 Mbps 80 dBm 11 Mbps 76 dBm minimum Modulation CCK BPS...

Page 16: ...rope 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Greenwich Mean Time 44 0 1189 748740 44 0 1189 748741 Fax Internet E mail addresses techsupport smc com european techsupport smc europe com Driver updates http www smc com supp...

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