2531W-B - Wireless Network Card SMC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2531W-B SMC

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[IP Information] (Informations IP)

[Associated BSSID] (Identifient BSS associé)

The factory default settings of this router have been done in a way to provide you with uninterrupted access and use of the Internet. With this background for cost reasons we recommend that you enter into a "flat rate" contract with your DSL-line provider.

Standards:

IEEE 802.11b

Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back):

802.11b = 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps

Data Modulation Techniques:

16-bit PCMCIA V2.1 Type II, 5V key

Memory Size:

128Kx16 SRAM, 128Kx8 flash ROM

Sensitivity:

11 Mbps:<-85 dBm
5.5 Mbps:<-88 dBm
2 Mbps:<-90 dBm
1 Mbps:<-93 dBm

Operating Range:

Up to 2,722 ft

Network Configuration:

Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)

Infrastructure

Radio Signal Type:

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Technical Specifications

Media Access Protocol:

CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC

Security:

64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

802.1x/Cisco LEAP/EAP TLS/EAP TTLS/EAP MD5

WPA (WiFi Protected Access)*

Channel Support (2.4GHz RF):

ETSI-1-13

RF Output Power:

100 mW

Operating Systems:

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

Antenna Type:

Two MMCX reverse connectors, support RX diversity

Antenna Gain:

0.23 dBi

LED Indicators:

Network Link (green)

Power (orange)

Power Voltage:

5.0 VDC ± 5%

Power Consumption:

Transmission mode - <450mA

Receive mode - <350mA

Power Save mode - 60mA

Dimensions:

3.38 in (L)^ 2.13 in (W)^ 0.2 in (H) without Antenna

Compliance:

ETSI 300 328, 300 826

WiFi Compliant

Temperature Range:

Operating: -0 C - +55 C

Storage: -10 C - +65 C

Humidity (non-condensing): 90%

• Available under Windows XP.

Support for Windows 98SE/Me/2000 will be available Q2 2004

FORUM AUX QUESTIONS

(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

ESS (Extended Service Set)

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

LAN (Local Area Network)

MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)

MDI (Medium Dependent Interface)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

PBCC (Packet Binary Convulational CodeTM)

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe,

Edificio Conata II,

Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2^ , 4^a ,

08970 - Sant Joan Despi,

Barcelona, Spain.

This RF product complies with R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC. For the evaluation of the compliance with this Directive, the following standards were applied:

• Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM)

EN300 328-1 (2001-12)

EN300 328-2 (2001-12)

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standard for radio equipment

and services

EN301 489-1

EN301 489-17

Safety Test

EN60950

Safety Compliance

SMC's Limited Warranty Statement

SMC Networks Europe ("SMC") warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavour to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a 5 year Limited Lifetime * warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as a period of 5 years from the date of purchase of the product from SMC or its authorized reseller.

All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries, either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.

Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer's expense. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC'S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTYES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTYES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTYES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

• Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

Full Installation Manual

Full installation manuals are provided on the Installation CD-Rom. Manuals in other languages than those included on the CD-Rom are provided on www.smc-europe.com (section support).

Firmware and Drivers

For latest driver, technical information and bug-fixes please visit www.smc-europe.com (section support).

Contact SMC

Contact details for your relevant countries are available on www.smc-europe.com and www.smc.com.

Statement of Conditions

In line with our continued efforts to improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, SMC reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) described in this document without notice. SMC does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) described herein. In order to obtain the most accurate knowledge of installation, bug-fixes and other product related information we advise to visit the relevant product support page at

www.smc-europe.com before you start installing the equipment. All information is subject to change without notice.

Limitation of Liability

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