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After unpacking the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, check
the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

1 SMC2862W-G EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.

1 USB extension cable.

1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.

Quick Installation Guide.

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged
parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there
is a need to return the product.

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC’s Web site:

www.smc.com 

or 

www.smc-europe.com

.

To install and connect to the SMC2862W, you must have:

A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

A CD-ROM drive.

An available USB 2.0 port.

A minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU.

A minimum of 10MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation

Another IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your network such
as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router with Print Server
(SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz
54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMC2802W).

SMC’s EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMC2862W-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 network-
ing.

The EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has two status LED indicators. 

EZ Connect™ 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.

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.

• 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.

Package Contents

Hardware Description

System Requirements

Applications

LED

Link

Status

On

Flashing

Description

Indicates a valid connection. 

Indicates the adapter is scanning for
available networks.

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) 679-1481

From Europe:

Contact details can be found

on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com.

INTERNET
E-mail addresses:

[email protected]
[email protected]

World Wide Web:

http://www.smc.com/
http://www.smc-europe.com/

If you are looking for further contact
information, please visit www.smc.com 
or www.smc-europe.com.

Model Number:

SMC2862W-G

Driver updates:

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads

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