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  • Page 2: Ce Mark Warning

    CE MARK WARNING This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction...
  • Page 3 ANADIAN OMPLIANCES TATEMENT This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 4 Nederlands overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 5 SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device sp a základné požiadavky a Slovak všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovensky Slovenian SMC Networks izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in Slovensko ostalimi relevantnimi doloþili direktive 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 6 Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple Español con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I Svenska överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................. 2 1.1 Introduction ......................2 1.2 Features ........................2 1.3 Hardware Overview ....................2 Chapter 2 Installation ..................... 3 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................3 2.2 Software Installation ....................3 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............8 3.1 To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility ..........

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Two detachable omnidirectional antennas ¾ One low-profile bracket ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ SMC Warranty Card ¾ EZ Installation Wizard & Document CD, including: SMC Wireless Configuration Utility User Guide Other Helpful Information...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot.
  • Page 11 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install SMC Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 12 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5...
  • Page 13 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. Figure 2-6 If Windows XP warns about Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. Figure 2-7...
  • Page 14 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using SMC Wireless Configuration Utility SMCWPCI-N5 uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
  • Page 16 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-2 If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key. To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network, it is strongly recommended to set a password to your router or access point.
  • Page 17 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-5 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.

  • Page 18: To Connect Using Wps

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 19 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-7 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-8...

  • Page 20: Pin Method

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method: Enter the PIN from your AP device. Enter a PIN into your AP device.
  • Page 21 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-11 When Figure 3-9 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Open SMC WIRELESS CONFIGURATION UTILITY and click WPS tab.

  • Page 22: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-13 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility The steps are similar for all Microsoft Windows systems. The interface for Windows XP is described in this user guide. 3.3.1 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility.
  • Page 23 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-17...
  • Page 24 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Figure 3-18 If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Management

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your SMCWPCI-N5 adapter using the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. The SMCWPCI-N5 adapter uses the SMC Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter.
  • Page 26 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. ¾...

  • Page 27: Modify A Profile

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 4-3 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from test to test1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home.

  • Page 28: Delete A Profile

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue.

  • Page 29: About

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 4.3 About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-7...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 Ap Mode (For Windows 7 Only)

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows 7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
  • Page 31 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 ¾ SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet.
  • Page 32 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 5-4 Go to Control Panel and select Network and Connections, double click the Local Area Connection. From the Sharing tab, choose Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter Wireless Network Connection. Figure 5-5 The IP Address will change to 192.168.137.1. Now the SoftAP mode is activated successfully..

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆSMC, and then click Uninstall-SMC Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 34: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 6.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆSMC, and then click Uninstall-SMCWPCI-N5 Driver. Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
  • Page 35 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8...

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Specifications

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI 2.0, 32 bit PCI connector, Low-profile bracket included Standards IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11e Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Throughput 300 Mbps (maximum) 11n: 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps...
  • Page 37 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter * Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for American users to choose.

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Glossary

    SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 39 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). ¾ SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
  • Page 40 SMCWPCI-N5 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 1910020621 REV1.0.0...

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