Wireless

SMCWCB-G
EZ Connect g 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter

OVERVIEW

The EZ Connect g 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter (SMCWCB-G) is another cutting edge introduction in 2.4GHz wireless communication for your laptop. Designed for both business and home users, this adapter provides the speed, coverage, and security expected by todays wireless users. Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the new EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter is 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b wireless networking devices and is 100% compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. The SMCWCB-G is extremely fast and can handle streaming video, multimedia and all other bandwidth-intensive applications. Wireless clients can now easily obtain instant, seamless high-speed network connection. The new and improved SMCWCB-G significantly increases the performance of mixed-mode (802.11b and 802.11 g) networks and 802.11g-only networks - up to 3x more throughput in mixed-mode networks and up to 50% throughput improvement in 802.11g-only networks.
The EZ Connect g Wireless Adapter includes an EZ Installation Wizard that enables quick and easy setup. Simply put the EZ Installation Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive, click on Install Driver/Utility Link, the wizard will perform the installation automatically. Then plug in your EZ Connect g Wireless Card into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop, you are now ready to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking. The new SMCWCB-G EZ Connect g Wireless Cardbus Adapter offers high-speed data rate at up to 54Mbps. This adapter provides a high level of security by supporting both 64/128-bit WEP encryption and the WiFi Protected Access (WPA). Moreover, profile management software allows the new wireless notebook adapter the ability to save multiple wireless settings corresponding to different locations or networks. Furthermore, SMCWCB-G has a built-in utility program for scanning all available Wireless Access Points on the network. Free 24/7 technical support is available.

FEATURES

New Improved 54 Mbps 802.11g Performance; Interoperates with Wireless-B Products

BENEFITS

Significantly increases the performance of mixed-mode (802.11b and 802.11 g) networks and 802.11g-only networks - up to 3x more throughput in mixed-mode networks and up to 50% throughput improvement in 802.11g-only networks. Backward compatibility to existing 802.11b standard means that you can use the new Wireless Adapter at home, office and even at hotspots where the popular 2.4GHz wireless networks are deployed EZ Installation Wizard ensures simple and easy setup of the new EZ Connect G Wireless Cardbus Adapter High Performance 54Mbps is extremely fast and can handle streaming video, multimedia and all other band width-intensive applications Advanced security through 64/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) to authenticate appropriate personnel to access network resources Profile management lets you create and save multiple profiles for different wireless network settings Site survey utility scans for all available Access Points on the wireless network
EZ Installation Wizard High data rates at up to 54 Mbps 64-bit and 128-bit Protected Access (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Site survey utility Ability to define multiple Profile settings

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARDS IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b INTERFACE 32-bit Cardbus with PCMCIA Type II DATA RATE 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11,12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps OPERATING RANGE Up to 1,155 ft / 352 m NETWORK CONFIGURATION Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) Infrastructure MODULATION OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g) DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK (11b) SECURITY 64-/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA

Package Contents System Requirements
After unpacking the EZ Connect g WLAN Cardbus, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: 1 SMCWCB-G EZ Connect g WLAN Cardbus adapter 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD 1 Quick Installation Guide

Hardware Description

SMC's EZ Connect g WLAN Cardbus adapter (SMCWCB-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.

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Quick Installation Guide

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Configuring your Macintosh
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The EZ Connect g WLAN Cardbus adapter has two status LED indicators.

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Hardware Description Applications

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Applications Get Connected A PC running Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective Installation Wizard CD-ROM drive networking solution for: Minimum of 32MB RAM and 300 MHz CPU Package Contents Minimum of 6MB available hard disk space for utility and driver installation Remote access to corporate network information Another IEEE 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant device installed on your net E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation work such Remote g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband as the Barricade Explorer Router with Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G), or another wireless adapter, Unpack Difficult-to-wire Begin environments such Netscape as the EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card System Requirements Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring (SMC2802W) is difficult to employ Get Connected

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Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change locations
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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

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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

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 g label facing up, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below.

Using the EZ Installation Wizard
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This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Disable HTTP Proxy Simply run the driver/utility program and insert your EZ Connect g WLAN Cardbus adapter. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
Configure TCP/IP Settings 2. Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button to continue. Configure the Barricade g

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Note: The SMCWCB-G Wireless Cardbus Adapter allows you to hot swap the card any time, even when your notebook is powered on.
3. Please wait while the utility detects your system environment. Using theWindowsInstallation Wizardis required. Please check the 3. For EZ 98SE/Me/2000, Cardbus specification documents for your Cardbus adapter driver before installing the driver and utility 4. Contents Package The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files software for the SMCWCB-G.

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to your hard drive. 5. When prompted, please insert your SMCWCB-G Wireless Cardbus Adapter. The Found New Hardware window will appear.

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8. Click [Finish] when complete. 6. Select Yes, this time only
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9. Click [Finish] again and PC will restart. 7. Select the Install the software automatically option and click [Next]. (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.)
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. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Copyright SMC Networks, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved. SMC is a registered trademark; EZ Connect and Barricade are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.