HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices. It can also function as an IEEE 802.11b Access Point or as a Range Extender (see “Introduction” on page 1).

Power Connector

MDI/MDIX Switch

 

 

RJ-45 Port

 

Figure 1.

Rear Panel

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

Description

 

 

 

 

Power Inlet

 

Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

 

 

Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage

 

 

your adapter.

 

 

 

 

LAN Port

 

Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a PC, hub

 

 

or switch) on your local area network to this port.

 

 

 

MDI/MDIX

 

Press down the switch to connect to a network device with a

Switch

 

straight-through twisted-pair cable; otherwise, connect to the

 

 

network device with (MDI-X) station ports at both ends by using

 

 

crossover cabling.

 

 

 

 

Note: If you use the RELOAD button at the bottom, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter performs a power reset. If the button is depressed for over 5 seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.

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SMC Networks 5MC2671W manual Hardware Description, Rear Panel