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Setting the Communication Domain
Stationary Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each SMC2652W access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the BSS ID of the access point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the SMC2652W access point he wants you to connect to.
Roaming Wireless PCs
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one access point can beconfigured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All SMC EZ Connect Wireless adapters and EZ Connect Wireless Access Points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID.
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal location for the Access Points to maximize performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting Technical Support.
USB adapter Installation Problems
If your computer can’t find the EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter or the network driver doesn’t install correctly, check the following:
•Make sure the adapter is connected to the USB port. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the adapter’s connector.
•Try the adapter in another USB port. If this also fails, try using another SMC2662W wireless adapter that is known to operate correctly.
•Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS.
•If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may cause conflicts. Disable or remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately.
•Check for a defective computer or USB port by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly.
•If there are still difficulties, remove the wireless adapter. Delete the file "Vnetusba.sys" from c:\windows\system(For Windows98/Me), c: \winnt\system32\drivers(For Windows2000).
Then go to "Control Panel" and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the adapter.
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