SMC Networks SMCWPCI-G - Manual

SMC’s EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card (SMCWPCI-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 networking.
The EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card has two status LED
indicators.
LED Status Function
Power/Link On Indicates a valid connection with an access
point
Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is
operating in the 802.11 ad hoc mode.
Activity Flashing Indicates that the Wireless PCI Card is
browsing active access points.
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
After unpacking the EZ-Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card,
check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following
components:
• 1 SMCWPCI-G EZ-Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card
• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD
• 1 External Antenna with SMA Connector
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or dam-
aged 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: http://www.smc.com
• A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
• CD-ROM drive
• An available bus-mastered PCI
• Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU
• Minimum of 6MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation
• Another IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your net-
work such as the Barricade™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband
Router (SMCWBR14-G), or another wireless adapter, such as the
EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-G)
Get Connected
Applications
Remote
Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents
System Requirements
Hardware Description
Unpack
1
2
Begin
3
Disable HTTP Proxy
Netscape
Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Netscape
Explorer Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
Using the EZ Installation Wizard
EZ-Connect™
g
Wireless PCI Card
SMCWPCI-G
Get Connected
Applications
Remote
Package Contents
System Requirements System Requirements System Requirements
Hardware Description
Unpack
1
2
Begin
3
Disable HTTP Proxy
Netscape
Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Netscape
Explorer Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
Using the EZ Installation Wizard
EZ-Connect™
g
Wireless PCI Card
SMCWPCI-G
Get Connected
Applications
Remote
Package Contents
System Requirements
Hardware Description Hardware Description Hardware Description
Unpack
1
2
Begin
3
Disable HTTP Proxy
Netscape
Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Netscape
Explorer Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
Using the EZ Installation Wizard
EZ-Connect™
g
Wireless PCI Card
SMCWPCI-G
Get Connected
Applications Applications Applications
Remote
Package Contents
System Requirements
Hardware Description
Unpack
1
2
Begin
3
Disable HTTP Proxy
Netscape
Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Netscape
Explorer Explorer
Configuring your Macintosh
Configure TCP/IP Settings
Configure the Barricade g
Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
Using the EZ Installation Wizard
EZ-Connect™
g
Wireless PCI Card
SMCWPCI-G