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SMC Networks SMC2664W manual Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and

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Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000

CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICS

Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000

Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed by selecting the “EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility” icon from the “EZ Connect Wireless USB” folder.

A quick launch icon will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. If the icon is GREEN the connection is good. A RED icon means there is no connection.

Double-clicking the icon will open the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility program, providing quick access to the adapter settings.

The configuration utility includes the following tools:

Monitor – Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters.

Statistics – Shows wireless adapter statistics.

Site Survey – Scans/Shows all the access points in range.

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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 StatementCOMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class Bviii 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 environmentsMulti-choice Mounting Clip LED IndicatorHARDWARE DESCRIPTION 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 2. Click Start/Run CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICSInstalling the Utility in Windows 98, Me, and Using the EZ Connect Wireless USB Utility in Windows 98, Me, and Monitor Statistics SMCAP SMCAP SMCAP SMCAP Site SurveyEncryption Manual Entry - Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements To use the WEP function, complete the following steps Version CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTICSAdvanced USING THE WINDOWS XP CONFIGURATION TOOL Using the Windows XP Configuration ToolBasic Settings Advanced Settings 1. Click Configure. Click the “Advanced” tab Ad Hoc Wireless LAN NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNINGNetwork Topologies Stationary Wireless PCs Infrastructure Wireless LANSetting the Communication Domain Roaming Wireless PCs NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNINGNetwork Connection Problems TROUBLESHOOTINGUSB Adapter Installation 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 LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALLINTERNET