Package Contents, Applications | SMC Networks SMCWPCI-G instruction

Package Contents

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

System Requirements

•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)

Hardware Description

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.

Applications

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