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USER GUIDEEZ ConnectTM N 150 Mbps Wireless N USB AdapterSMCWUSBS-N4

EZ ConnectTM N SMCWUSBS-N4User GuideMay 2011SMC-UG-0511-01No. 1, Creation Road III,Hsinchu Science Park,30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.TEL: +886 3 5770270 Fax: +886 3 5780764

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.Copyright © 2011 bySMC Networks, Inc.No. 1 Creation Road III,Hsinchu Science Park,30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.All rights reservedTrademarks:SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

– 4 –WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATIONTo register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.

– 5 –COMPLIANCESFEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENTThis 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 helpThis 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.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.

COMPLIANCES– 6 –IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENTThis device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.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 RESTRICTIONSThis 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:NOTE: Do not use the product outdoors in France.Country Restriction Reason/RemarkBulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public serviceFrance Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHzMilitary Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is requiredLuxembourg 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-ÅlesundRussian Federation None Only for indoor applications

– 7 –ABOUT THIS GUIDEPURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the wireless adapter, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software.AUDIENCE This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:NOTE: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.CAUTION: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.WARNING: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use the wireless adapter.Quick Installation GuideAlso, as part of the wireless adapter’s software, there is online help that describes all configuration related features.REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.MAY 2011 REVISIONThis is the first revision of this guide.

– 8 –ABOUT THIS GUIDE

CONTENTS– 10 –PIN Method 35Enter a PIN into your AP/Router Device 35Enter the PIN from your AP/Router Device 36AHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 38GLOSSARY 40

– 11 –1INTRODUCTIONOVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCTThe adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.The SMCWUSBS-N4’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150 Mbps for maximum throughput. The adapter has good capability on anti-jamming and it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b/g) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the SMC Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the SMCWUSBS-N4 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.FEATURES◆IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards◆Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1X authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP encryption◆Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150 Mbps ◆Automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations◆Provides USB interface◆Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes◆Good capability on anti-jamming◆Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

CHAPTER 1 | IntroductionLED Status– 12 –◆Easy to configure and provides monitoring information◆Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP 32/64, Windows Vista 32, Windows 7LED STATUSTable 1: LED Indicator Status Working StatusOff The driver has not been installed.Flashing Slowing The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received.Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

– 13 –2INSTALLATION GUIDEHARDWARE INSTALLATIONThere are two ways to install the Adapter:1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package. NOTE: The Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONFOR WINDOWS XP The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the USB driver and software utility for the Wireless USB Adapter. The installation screens are similar for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The installation interface for Windows XP is shown in this user guide. To install the Wireless USB Adapter's driver and utilities for Windows 2000 and Windows XP, follow these steps:1. Turn on your PC and wait until the Windows system has completely started.2. Load the EZ Installation & Documentation CD that comes with the package. The install program should start automatically. NOTE: If the install program does not start automatically, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open the SMCWUSBS-N4 folder and double-click “Setup.exe.”3. Click “Install Driver/Utility” to start the installation.

CHAPTER 2 | Installation GuideSoftware Installation– 14 –Figure 1: Install Driver/Utility4. Wait for the InstallShield Wizard to start. Figure 2: Prepare to Install

CHAPTER 2 | Installation GuideSoftware Installation– 15 –5. When the SMC Client Installation Program starts, click Next to continue.Figure 3: Install SMC Client Installation Program6. Select “Install Client Utilities and Driver.” Otherwise, select “Install Driver Only” to install the driver only. Click Next to continue. Figure 4: Install Client Utilities and Driver

CHAPTER 2 | Installation GuideSoftware Installation– 16 –7. To change the destination location for the software, click Browse and select the new location. Click Next to continue. Figure 5: Select the Location8. Select the program folder. Either create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended to keep the default setting. Click Next to continue.Figure 6: Select Program Folder

CHAPTER 2 | Installation GuideSoftware Installation– 17 –9. Choose the wirelesss configuration tool to use. If you are not sure, leave the default setting. Click Next to continue.Figure 7: Choose Configuration Tool10. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait for the installation process to finish.Figure 8: Installation ProcessingNOTE: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps (as shown in Figure 9 on page 18). The drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue the installation.

CHAPTER 2 | Installation GuideSoftware Installation– 18 –Figure 9: Software Installation Warning11. When the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” message displays, click Finish to reboot the system.Figure 10: Restart Computer

– 19 –3CONFIGURATION GUIDEThe SMCWUSBS-N4 can be configured by the SMC Wireless N Client Utility in Windows XP and 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User Guide takes Windows XP for example.FOR WINDOWS XPAfter Installing the adapter, the adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the bottom of the screen and shows the signal strength using color based on the received signal strength indication (RSSI).Table 2: Signal Strength System Tray IconIf the icon is gray, there is no connection.If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.If the icon is partly green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB. If the icon is all green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.

CHAPTER 3 | Configuration GuideProfile Management– 26 –NOTE: An Ad Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate. Restricted by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection. ◆Wireless Mode - Specifies 2.4 GHz 150 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps or 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps operation in an access point network. The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point with which it associates.◆Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network - Specifies 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. This mode also allows the selection of the channel that the wireless adapter uses. The channels available depend on the regulatory domain. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, the channel that the adapter starts the ad hoc network with will be selected automatically. The adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients to which it associates.◆802.11 Authentication Mode - Select which mode the adapter uses to authenticate to an access point:■Auto - Automatic causes the adapter to attempt authentication using “Shared,” but switches it to “Open” authentication if shared fails.■Open - Open System enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match.■Shared - Shared-key only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key.For infrastructure (access point) networks, click Preferred APs to specify four access points at most to which the client adapter that attempts to be associated. The four access points have different priorities; the first has the higher priority.Figure 17: Preferred Access Point

CHAPTER 3 | Configuration GuideDiagnostics– 30 –DIAGNOSTICSThe Diagnostics tab of the SMC Wireless Lite-N Client Utility provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration.The Diagnostics tab lists the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:◆Multicast frames transmitted and received ◆Broadcast frames transmitted and received ◆Unicast frames transmitted and received ◆Total bytes transmitted and receivedFigure 22: Diagnostics TabCHECK DRIVERINFORMATIONClick the Adapter Information button in the screen above, you will see the adapter information, including general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab.◆Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter. ◆MAC Address - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. ◆Driver - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver.◆Driver Version - The version of the wireless network adapter driver.◆Driver Date - The creation date of the wireless network adapter driver.

CHAPTER 3 | Configuration GuideDiagnostics– 31 –◆Client Name - The name of the client computer.CHECK RECEIVE ANDTRANSMITSTATISTICALINFORMATIONThe Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter.Figure 23: Advanced Statistics

– 32 –4WPS CONFIGURATIONThe WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. NOTE: The WPS function is not supported in Windows 7.If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.First, the WPS software should be installed. Follow these steps:1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. 3. Open the SMCWUSBS-N4 folder, and double-click “wps.exe.” The following figure (Figure 24) displays.Figure 24: Prepare to Install WPS4. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the WPS installation.When completed, the WPS function can be enabled. The following sections describe the two ways to use WPS.

CHAPTER 4 | WPS ConfigurationPBC (Push Button Configuration) Method– 33 –PBC (PUSH BUTTON CONFIGURATION) METHOD1. Press the WPS button of the AP/router. There are two ways:a. Press the WPS button directly on the front panel of the AP/router, as shown in Figure 25.Figure 25: WPS Buttonb. Open the AP/router’s web-based utility and click the WPS link on the main menu. Figure 26 will display. Click Add device, then Figure 27 displays. Select “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect. Figure 26: WPS SetupFigure 27: Add a New Device2. Press the WPS button of the adapter. There are two ways:a. Press and hold the WPS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.b. Double-click the WPS icon on the desktop to open the WPS utility. You will see the welcome screen, as shown in Figure 28. Click Next to continue, then select “Push the button on my access point” in the next screen (Figure 29) and click Next.WPS

CHAPTER 4 | WPS ConfigurationPBC (Push Button Configuration) Method– 34 –Figure 28: Start to Install WPSFigure 29: Select the Method

CHAPTER 4 | WPS ConfigurationPIN Method– 35 –3. Wait until the following figure appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration.Figure 30: WPS Configuration CompletedPIN METHODThere are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method:1. Enter a PIN into your AP/router device.2. Enter the PIN from your AP/router device. The detailed configuration procedures for each method follows. ENTER A PIN INTOYOUR AP/ROUTERDEVICE1. Double-click the WPS icon on the desktop to open the WPS Utility. You will see the welcome screen, as shown in Figure 28 on page 34. 2. Click Next to continue. The “Join a Wireless Network” screen displays, as shown in Figure 31 on page 36.3. Select the second option, “Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar.” You will see the PIN value of the adapter displayed, which is randomly generated. Click Next.

CHAPTER 4 | WPS ConfigurationPIN Method– 36 –Figure 31: Enter a PIN into the Access Point4. Open the AP/router’s web-based utility and click the WPS link on the main menu. Then the Figure 26 on page 33 will appear. 5. Click Add device. The screen in Figure 32 appears. Figure 32: Enter the device’s PIN6. Select Enter the new device’s PIN and enter the PIN value of the adapter, click Connect.7. When Figure 29 on page 34 appears, the WPS configuration is complete.ENTER THE PIN FROMYOUR AP/ROUTERDEVICE1. Open the WPS Utility. You will see the welcome screen, as shown in Figure 28 on page 34. 2. Click Next to continue. The “Join a Wireless Network” screen displays, as shown in Figure 33 on page 37. 3. Select the third option, “Enter the PIN from my access point.” Then enter the PIN value, which is labeled on the bottom of the AP/router. Click Next.

CHAPTER 4 | WPS ConfigurationPIN Method– 37 –Figure 33: Enter the PIN from the Access Point4. When the screen in Figure 34 appears, the WPS configuration is complete.Figure 34: WPS Configuration Complete NOTE: If you generate a new PIN code for your router, enter the new one instead.

– 38 –AHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONSINTERFACE USB 2.0 InterfaceSTANDARDS IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11bOPERATING SYSTEM Windows 2000Windows XPWindows VistaWindows 7RADIO DATA RATE11b: 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps11n: up to 150 Mbps11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 MbpsMODULATION11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM11g: OFDMMEDIA ACCESSPROTOCOLCSMA/CA with ACKDATA SECURITY WPA/WPA264/128/152-bit WEP TKIP/AESFREQUENCY 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHzSPREAD SPECTRUM Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)SAFETY & EMISSIONS FCC, CE

APPENDIX A | Hardware Specifications– 39 –HUMIDITY Operating: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)Storge: 5%-90% RH (non-condensing)TEMPERATURE Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

– 40 –GLOSSARYIEEE 802.11BThe 802.11b standard specifies wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4 GHz. It supports WEP encryption for security. All 802.11 networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.IEEE 802.11GThe 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 2.4 GHz. Includes backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices and WEP encryption for security.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. DSSS (DIRECT-SEQUENCE SPREADSPECTRUM)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 (that is, another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored).FHSS (FREQUENCYHOPPING SPREADSPECTRUM)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.

GLOSSARY– 41 –INFRASTRUCTURENETWORKAn 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. 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. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).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.WEP (WIREDEQUIVALENT PRIVACY)A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit, 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 a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. The 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.WI-FIA 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.

GLOSSARY– 42 –WLAN (WIRELESSLOCAL AREA NETWORK)A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which serves network users in a limited local area.WPA (WI-FI PROTECTEDACCESS)A wireless security protocol that uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

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