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SMC Networks SMC2664W manual Windows 98/Me Driver Installation

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DRIVER INSTALLATION

DRIVER INSTALLATION

The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the software/drivers for the EZ Connect Wireless USB adapter. New or updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s web site at:

http://www.smc.com

For installation in Windows 98/Me see the following section. For Windows 2000 go to “Windows 2000 Driver Installation” on page 21, and for Windows XP see “Windows XP Driver Installation” on page 24.

Windows 98/Me Driver Installation

1.Windows 98/Me will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver.

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SMC Networks SMC2664W manual Windows 98/Me Driver Installation

Contents

User Guide Wireless USB AdapterPage 38 Tesla EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter User GuideThe easy way to make all your network connections AprilCopyright TrademarksLIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Industry Canada - Class B COMPLIANCESFCC - Class B IMPORTANT NOTE Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementEC Conformance Declaration - Class B viiiCOMPLIANCES Hardware Installation CONTENTSEZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter Driver InstallationAdvanced Settings Network Configuration and PlanningTroubleshooting Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LANEZ CONNECT WIRELESS USB ADAPTER IntroductionSystem Requirements Package Checklist Access to databases for mobile workers ApplicationsDifficult-to-wire environments Frequently changing environmentsLED Indicator HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONMulti-choice Mounting Clip Attaching the Magnets Optional HARDWARE INSTALLATIONAttaching the Clip Optional Lug SlotsAttaching the Velcro Optional Attaching the USB CableDRIVER INSTALLATION Windows 98/Me Driver Installation2. Click Next Setting Wireless Properties 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon4. Double-click Protocol and add the network protocols you wish to use vendors may use the setting “Open System.” Use the same setting as the other devices in your network SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES 10. Set the “Fragmentation Threshold.” The default 2,346 means “Disabled.” See “Terminology” on page 46 for a description of “Fragmentation Threshold.” SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES DRIVER INSTALLATION SETTING WIRELESS PROPERTIES DRIVER INSTALLATION 16. The WEP encryption implemented in SMC’s Wireless USB adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting, and one 26-digit key for the 17. “WEP Key to use” shows the key that will be used 1~4 for encryption Windows 2000 Driver Installation WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATIONDRIVER INSTALLATION 3. Check “Specify a location” and click Next5. Windows 2000 will find the driver. Click Next. The Digital Signature Not Found screen will open. Click Yes to continue with the installation Windows XP Driver Installation 4. Click Have Disk and the “Install From Disk” screen will open WINDOWS XP DRIVER INSTALLATION5. Type E\Drivers\xp assuming your CD drive is E and click OK. Windows XP will find the SMC2664W EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter. Click Next CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS Installing the Utility in Windows 98, Me, and2. Click Start/Run Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and Monitor Statistics Site Survey EncryptionSMCAP SMCAP SMCAP SMCAP Manual Entry - Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements To use the WEP function, complete the following steps CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS AdvancedVersion Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic SettingsUSING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL Advanced Settings 1. Click Configure. Click the “Advanced” tab NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING Network TopologiesAd Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN Setting the Communication DomainStationary Wireless PCs Roaming Wireless PCs NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNINGTROUBLESHOOTING USB Adapter Installation ProblemsNetwork Connection Problems Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power NETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance TableSMC 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table SMC Networks 802.11b SMC2664WPhysical Characteristics SPECIFICATIONSRadio Signal Functional CriteriaCompliances SPECIFICATIONSStandards Conformance SoftwareTERMINOLOGY MSDUs - MAC Service Data Units TERMINOLOGY Page FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL INTERNETFOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL