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SMC Networks SMC2664W Network Configuration And Planning, Network Topologies, Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING

Ad-hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING

SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/ Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 43.

The SMC2664W USB adapter can be configured as:

•Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs

•Infrastructure – for enterprise LANs

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc

wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel.

An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a small branch office or SOHO operation.

Notebook with

Wireless PC Card

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SMC Networks SMC2664W manual Network Configuration And Planning, Network Topologies, Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Contents

User Guide Wireless USB AdapterPage EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter User Guide The easy way to make all your network connections38 Tesla AprilCopyright TrademarksLIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY COMPLIANCES FCC - Class BIndustry Canada - Class B IMPORTANT NOTE Caution FCC Radiation Exposure StatementEC Conformance Declaration - Class B viiiCOMPLIANCES CONTENTS EZ Connect Wireless USB AdapterHardware Installation Driver InstallationNetwork Configuration and Planning TroubleshootingAdvanced Settings Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LANEZ CONNECT WIRELESS USB ADAPTER IntroductionSystem Requirements Package Checklist Applications Difficult-to-wire environmentsAccess to databases for mobile workers Frequently changing environmentsLED Indicator HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONMulti-choice Mounting Clip HARDWARE INSTALLATION Attaching the Clip OptionalAttaching the Magnets 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 Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table SMC 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance TableNETWORK CONNECTION PROBLEMS SMC Networks 802.11b SMC2664WSPECIFICATIONS Radio SignalPhysical Characteristics Functional CriteriaSPECIFICATIONS Standards ConformanceCompliances SoftwareTERMINOLOGY MSDUs - MAC Service Data Units TERMINOLOGY Page FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL INTERNETFOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL