2635W V2 - Wireless Network Card SMC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2635W V2 SMC

Wireless Cardbus Adapter

EZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
EZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Carte Cardbus PCMCIA sans fil EZ Connect™
EZ Connect™ Adaptador Cardbus inalámbrico
EZ Connect™ Scheda Cardbus wireless
EZ Connect™ tradlós Cardbus-adapter
EZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
EZ Connect™ Adaptador Cardbus Sem Fios
EZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

After unpacking the EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

• 1 SMC2635W EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
  1 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.

System Requirements

To use the SMC2635W, you must have:

• A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
• A CD-ROM drive.
  A minimum of 32MB RAM and 300MHz 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 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router with Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2835W).

32-bit Cardbus Interface
At-a-glance LEDs give you instant status of network link connection.

Hardware Description

SMC's EZ Connect™ Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMC2635W) is an 11Mbps wireless network adapter that 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, and start networking.

Using this card in conjunction with SMC 2.4GHz wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points – no wires!

The EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter has one status LED indicator.

LED	Status	Function
Link/Act	On	Card is receiving power.
	Flashing	Data is being transmitted and received between the card and the access point.

Applications

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.

1 Hardware Installation

Warning:

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.

1. Find an available type II or type III Cardbus slot in your laptop.
2. With the Adapter's 68-pin connector facing the Cardbus slot, and the EZ Connect™ label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below.

Note: The EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter allows you to "hot swap" the card any time, even when your notebook is powered on.
3. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000, Cardbus specification is required. Please check the documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the driver and utility software for the SMC2635W.

2 Using the EZ Installation Wizard

Note: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE 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 SMC2635W. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
2. Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button to continue.
3. Choose your language requirement and click [OK]. Please wait while the utility detects your system environment.

Lieferumfang

1. Choose the [Easy] option and click [Next].
   (Note: If you have Windows XP and do not want to use the SMC2635W utility, you can choose [Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility].)
2. The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files to your hard drive. Please click [Finish] when completed.
3. Windows will now detect your SMC2635W. Please follow the on-screen directions and 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.)

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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 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: 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 NOTE:

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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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 the Department of Communications.

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

(1) Warning

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Warning!

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).

Limited Lifetime Warranty Statement

For detailed information on SMC's limited lifetime warranty please check the English full manual on this CD-Rom or visit www.smc-europe.com (section support, product registration).

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

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.

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.

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.