Edgecore Networks SMCWPCI-N5 2.4GHz 300Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter User Manual SMCWPCI N5 UG REV2

Edgecore Networks Corporation 2.4GHz 300Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter SMCWPCI N5 UG REV2

SMCWPCI-N5_UG _REV2

CE MARK WARNING This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/Remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012 italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum) Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC 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 or more 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. 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. 2） This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CANADIAN COMPLIANCES STATEMENT This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from www.smc.com -> support -> download EUROPE - EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: x EN 60950-1:2006 + A11: 2009 +A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 Safety of Information Technology Equipment. x EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006-10 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. x EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2/ 2011-09E N 301 489-17 V2.1.1/ 2009-05 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment. x EN 62311: 2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz). This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. This equipment may be operated in: The official CE certificate of conformity can be downloaded by selecting the relevant model/ part number from www.smc.com -> support -> download.
Bulgarian   , SMC Networks ,                 1999/5/EC. Czech esky SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími píslušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999/5/ES. Danish Dansk Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF Dutch Nederlands Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Estonian Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab SMC Networks seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Finnish Suomi Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. French Français Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE German Deutsch Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien) Greek !##$%*<= ?@ J$% QXZ[\]X SMC Networks ^$#_%@* [J* radio LAN device ]\??[Z`_%@JX* QZ[] J*] [\]*_^@*] XQX*J$]@*] <X* J*] #[*Q@] ]{@J*<@] ^*XJX|@*] J$] [^$}*X] 1999/5/@<. Hungarian Magyar Alulírott, SMC Networks nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Italian Italiano Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latvian Latviski Ar šo SMC Networks deklar~, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. Lithuanian Lietuvi Šiuo SMC Networks deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Maltese Malti Hawnhekk, SMC Networks, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Polish Polski Niniejszym SMC Networks owiadcza, e Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portuguese Português SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Romanian Roman SMC Networks declar c acest dispozitiv fr fir respect cerinele eseniale precum i alte dispoziii relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC. Slovak Slovensky SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovenian Slovensko SMC Networks izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES. Spanish Español Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Swedish Svenska Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Turkish Turk SMC Networks bu kablosuz cihazn temel gereksinimleri ve 1999/5/EC yonergesindeki ilgili koullar karladn beyan eder.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1Chapter 1Product Overview ................................................................................. 21.1Introduction ............................................................................................................. 21.2Features .................................................................................................................. 21.3Hardware Overview ................................................................................................. 2Chapter 2Installation ............................................................................................. 32.1Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 32.2Software Installation ................................................................................................ 3Chapter 3Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 83.1To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility ............................................. 83.2To connect using WPS .......................................................................................... 113.2.1PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ................................................ 113.2.2PIN method .............................................................................................. 133.3To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility ................................................. 153.3.1In Windows XP ......................................................................................... 15Chapter 4Management ........................................................................................ 184.1Profile .................................................................................................................... 184.1.1Add a profile ............................................................................................. 184.1.2Modify a profile ......................................................................................... 204.1.3Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 214.2Advanced .............................................................................................................. 214.3About ..................................................................................................................... 22Chapter 5AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) ......................................................... 235.1SoftAP mode ......................................................................................................... 23Chapter 6Uninstall Software ............................................................................... 266.1Uninstall the utility software from your PC ............................................................. 266.2Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................................ 27Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 29Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 31
1 Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Two detachable omnidirectional antennas ¾ One low-profile bracket ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ SMC Warranty Card ¾ EZ Installation Wizard & Document CD, including: x SMC Wireless Configuration Utility x User Guide x Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. Conventions: The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter without any explanations.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 2 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the SMCWPCI-N5’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the SMCWPCI-N5 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption ¾ Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations ¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status Off The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 3 Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3. Insert the PCI adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins have touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your PC case. 4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore the procedures in Windows XP are shown here as an example. 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named SMCWPCI-N5. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation, and then the following screen for preparing setup will appear. Figure 2-1
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 4 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install SMC Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-3
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 5 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 5. Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 6 6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6 7. If Windows XP warns about Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. Figure 2-7
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 7 8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 9. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network. Figure 2-9
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 8 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility SMCWPCI-N5 uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. ¾ Method Two: To connect using QSS By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands. ¾ Method Three: To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility. 3.1 To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility 1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or the icon in your system tray. Figure 3-1 2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name and click Connect. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 9 Figure 3-2 3. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key. To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network, it is strongly recommended to set a password to your router or access point. Figure 3-3 If there is a “lock” icon behind the SSID, this means the wireless network is secure and the corresponding security type will display. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Input the password which can be found on the configuration page of your router or access point, then click OK to continue. Or push the QSS/WPS button on your router if your router features the QSS/WPS function to quickly build a connection without having to enter a key.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 10 Figure 3-4 4. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-5 5. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 11 Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Three WPS connection methods are listed in the following parts while the third method is only supported in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS/QSS button on the back panel of the router. 2. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 12 Figure 3-7 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-8
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 13 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router (here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your router, please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue. Figure 3-10
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 14 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-11 3. When Figure 3-9 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated. Click Connect to continue. Figure 3-12 2. Open your router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS/QSS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. 3. When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 15 Figure 3-13 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility The steps are similar for all Microsoft Windows systems. The interface for Windows XP is described in this user guide. 3.3.1 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to SMC Wireless N Client Utility. Figure 3-14 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-25 appears to continue.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 16 Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-17
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 17 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Figure 3-18 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key. Figure 3-19
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 18 Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your SMCWPCI-N5 adapter using the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. The SMCWPCI-N5 adapter uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the icon on your desktop will start the utility. 4.1 Profile Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home, office or coffee shop. With Profile management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you the trouble of having to repeat the same configurations. Click Profile in the tools section, the following page will appear. Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile To add a profile, click the Add button on the bottom of the screen. Then the configuration window will appear.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 19 Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. ¾ SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad-hoc. ¾ Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Three options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WEP and None. The security type should be the same as on your router or access point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful connection. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. None stands for no security. It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. ¾ Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point. ¾ Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. ¾ Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network next time. ¾ Save: Click Save to save your settings. Complete the above settings, the Profile page should look like the following figure. To connect to a desired network, just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect button on the bottom of the window.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 20 Figure 4-3 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from test to test1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect. Figure 4-4
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 21 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another wireless network adapter. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down menu if the adapters are supported by this utility. 3) To switch to SoftAP mode. Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. This option is only available in Windows 7. 4) To change the power save mode. The default option is ON. Figure 4-6
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 22 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-7
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 23 Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows 7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router. With this feature, a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other wireless-capable devices to connect to it. 5.1 SoftAP mode To switch to this mode, right-click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to SoftAP mode. Figure 5-1 Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the following figure. Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting. Figure 5-2
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 24 The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. ¾ SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. ¾ Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. You needn’t make any configuration here. ¾ Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES. ¾ Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled (for example 123456789). Only by entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection with your AP. ¾ IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP. Note: When switch to SoftAP mode, If a warning massage pops up as shown in the following figure . Please follow the steps to activate SoftAP mode.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 25 Figure 5-4 1) Go to Control Panel and select Network and Connections, double click the Local Area Connection. From the Sharing tab, choose Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter Wireless Network Connection. Figure 5-5 2) The IP Address will change to 192.168.137.1. Now the SoftAP mode is activated successfully..
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 26 Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆSMC, and then click Uninstall-SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility 2. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-2 3. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-3
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 27 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆSMC, and then click Uninstall-SMCWPCI-N5 Driver. Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 28 4. Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 29 Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI 2.0, 32 bit PCI connector, Low-profile bracket included Standards IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Throughput 300 Mbps (maximum) Radio Data Rate 11n: 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (dynamic) 11g: 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps (dynamic) 11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (dynamic) Modulation 11b:CCK,QPSK,BPSK 11g:OFDM 11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Operating Channel 11 channels (US, Canada), 2412~2462 MHz 13 channels (ETSI), 2412~2472 MHz Data Security WPA/WPA2, WEP, TKIP/AES RF Power 16 dBm (maximum) Receive Sensitivity 270M: -68 dBm@10% PER 130M: -68 dBm@10% PER 108M: -68 dBm@10% PER 54M: -68 dBm@10% PER 11M: -85 dBm@8% PER 6M: -88 dBm@10% PER 1M: -90 dBm@8% PER Antenna Gain 2 dBi Antenna Type Two detachable omnidirectional antennas Dimensions Unit: 4.8 x 4.8 x 0.78 in (122 x 121 x 19 mm) Package: 7.9 x 5.7 x 1.4 in (202 x 145 x 35 mm) Weight Unit: 47 g Antenna: 9 g per piece Frequency* 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Safety & Emissions FCC, CE, IC, Compliant with RoHS Environmental and Physical Working Temperature 0°C ~40°C (32°F ~104°F) Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing Storage Temperature -40°C ~70°C (-40°F ~158°F) Storage Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 30 * Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for American users to choose.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 31 Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. ¾ 802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security. ¾ 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. ¾ Ad hoc Network - An ad hoc network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point. Ad hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation. ¾ DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored). ¾ FHSS - (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not used, and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS is extremely difficult. ¾ Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks. ¾ Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise.
SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 32 There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). ¾ SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. ¾ WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. ¾ Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. ¾ WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area. ¾ WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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