2862W-G - Wireless Network Card SMC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2862W-G SMC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Important Note: 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 IEEE 802.11g Wireless Data Rates (With Automatic Fall-back): 802.11b = 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps 802.11g = 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Data Modulation Techniques: 802.11b (DSSS) = DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK 802.11g (OFDM) = BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Host Interface: USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.0/1.1) Operating Range: Up to 1,155 ft Network Configuration: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Infrastructure Radio Signal Type: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Security: 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 802.1x* WPA (WiFi Protected Access)

Technical Specifications Channel Support (2.4GHz RF):

• Currently Available in Windows 2000 & XP

COMPLIANCES FCC - Class B 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 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, (for 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.

Compliances CAUTION 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 5 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, SMC requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port. 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 matériel brouilleur: « Appareils Numériques » NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.

Compliances EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 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

LEGAL INFORMATION AND CONTACTS 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.

• 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).

Legal Information and Contacts 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 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 adviced of the possiblity 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. vii