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Page 1: User Guide
SMCDPCR-AP 802.11b/g Cradle Access Point User Guide 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 November 2006 Revision Number: R01 V.1.0.3.8... - Page 2 Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC.
- Page 3 All SMC products carry a standard (2) Year limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term.
- Page 4 FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. * SMC will provide warranty service for 90 days following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the two-year warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, batteries, power chargers, and cables are covered by a standard 90-day warranty from date of purchase.
- Page 5 Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- Page 6 Japan VCCI Class B Taiwan DGT (NCC) 根據交通部低功率管理辦法規定： 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信 法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description Wi-Fi Phone Cradle LED Indicators Ethernet Port Power Socket Reset Button Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 3: Initial Configuration Connecting to the Web Interface Management Access Through a Wireless Connection Changing a PC’s IP Address Logging into the Web Interface Using the Setup Wizard... - Page 8 Contents Updating Firmware Upgrade via the Web Page Upgrade via a Remote Server Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Wireless Connection Problems Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring Appendix C: Specifications Glossary Index 4-18...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for Wi-Fi phones, and high-speed data communications between the internet and other 802.11b/g mobile devices. The SMC Cradle Access Point also includes a cradle for charging an SMC Wi-Fi phone. The access point software provides two “virtual” wireless interfaces that can be used to separate different types of network traffic. -
Page 10: Hardware Description
Introduction Hardware Description Front Panel Back Panel Ethernet Port DC-IN Power Socket Reset Button... -
Page 11: Wi-Fi Phone Cradle
Wi-Fi Phone Cradle The SMC Cradle Access Point accepts an SMC Wi-Fi Phone in its cradle for charging the battery. When the device is powered on, just place the phone in the cradle and charging starts immediately. LED Indicators The access point includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. -
Page 12: Power Socket
Introduction Power Socket The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation To install the SMC Cradle Access Point, follow these steps: Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. - Page 14 Hardware Installation...
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Initial Configuration
Chapter 3: Initial Configuration The SMC Cradle Access Point offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC with a wired or wireless connection to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or above). -
Page 16: Management Access Through A Wireless Connection
Settings” below. Start your PC's WLAN utility and search for available wireless networks. Find the wireless network named "SMC" and connect to it. (Be sure the access point is already powered on and the WLAN LED is flashing.) Open your web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.2.1 in the address bar. - Page 17 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, do one of the following: To set a specific IP address, click Use the following IP address, then type your intended settings for IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. To be automatically assigned an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Page 18: Logging Into The Web Interface
Initial Configuration Logging into the Web Interface In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address of http://192.168.1.1 for a wired connection, or http://192.168.2.1 for a wireless connection. The web browser displays the access point’s login page. The default Username is “admin” with a default Password of “smcadmin.” Click LOGIN to access the web management interface. - Page 19 Logging into the Web Interface The home page displays the Main Menu. There are two options available, you can configure the basic features of the access point using the Setup Wizard’s simple steps, or you can configure all features in detail using the Advanced Setup menu. Figure 3-3.
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Page 20: Using The Setup Wizard
Initial Configuration Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the access point and provide a connection for your Wi-Fi phone and network access for other wireless stations. The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set Identifier), and wireless security. - Page 21 If you select Static IP, enter an appropriate IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with your existing network. If a management station exists on another network segment, then you must enter the IP address for a Default Gateway that can route traffic between these segments. Also enter the IP address for the Domain Name Server (DNS) to be used for host-name to IP address resolution.
- Page 22 Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: SMC AP1). The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA / WPA2-PSK).
- Page 23 Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: SMC AP2). The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA / WPA2-PSK).
- Page 24 Initial Configuration Figure 3-8. Setup Wizard - Finish Click the Continue button to make other configuration changes before restarting the access point, or click the Reboot button to restart immediately. Note that the access point will start using any configured new IP settings, which must be used to access the web management interface.
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Page 25: Chapter 4: System Configuration
Chapter 4: System Configuration The access point’s basic settings can be configured using the Setup Wizard, as described in the previous chapter, “Initial Configuration.” However, for some installations, you may need to configure specific settings that are not available in the Setup Wizard. - Page 26 System Configuration The Advanced Setup pages include the options in the table below. For details on configuration for each feature, see the corresponding page number. Table 4-1. Configuration Options Menu Description Information System Displays a summary of access point settings Clients Displays information on stations associated to the access point...
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Page 27: Information
Information Information The system information pages display details on the current configuration and status of the access point, including associated wireless stations and event log messages. System The system information page displays basic system configuration settings, as well as the settings for each wireless interface. The displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. -
Page 28: Client
System Configuration • IP Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router between the access point and management stations that exist on other network segments. • HTTP Server – The status of the web management server. • HTTP Server Port – The TCP port used by the web management server. •... -
Page 29: Network
• Associated – Shows if the client has been successfully associated with the access point. Clients can associate with the access point only after authentication has completed. • Encryption – Indicates if encryption is being used by the client; either Enabled or Disabled. -
Page 30: Event Log
System Configuration Event Log The Event Log page displays system messages generated during system operation. The logged messages can serve as a valuable tool for isolating access point and network problems. Figure 4-5. Event Log The Event Log page displays the last 128 messages logged in chronological order, from the newest to the oldest. -
Page 31: System Settings
System Settings The system settings pages allow you to change the management access password and restart the access point. Administration Management access to the access point is controlled through a single user name and password. To protect access to the management interface, you need to change the default use name and password as soon as possible. -
Page 32: Reboot System
System Configuration Units intended for use in other countries, such as the United States, are pre-configured to use only the appropriate channels and the user cannot change the Country setting. For units shipped to these countries, the Country setting is not displayed on this web page. -
Page 33: Wireless Vap Settings
Wireless VAP Settings The Wireless VAP 1 Setting (Default: Enabled) and Wireless VAP 2 Setting (Default: Disabled) pages include configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features on the access point. The following sections apply to both Wireless VAP 1 Setting and Wireless VAP 2 Setting pages. -
Page 34: Channel Setting
• SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the VAP interface. (Defaults: VAP 1 - “SMC AP1,” VAP 2 “SMC AP2”; Range: 1-32 characters) -
Page 35: Wep Security
WEP Security The access point is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “any” can read the SSID from the beacon and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the access point. -
Page 36: Wpa-Psk Security
System Configuration - 128 Bit: Enter keys as 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits. - 152 Bit: Enter keys as 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexadecimal digits. Note: Key index and type must match that configured on all clients. WPA-PSK Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) employs a combination of technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for wireless networks. - Page 37 Wireless VAP Settings • WPA-PSK Key – Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can include spaces. All wireless clients must be configured with the same key to communicate with the VAP interface.
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Page 38: Network Settings
System Configuration Network Settings The access point supports DHCP client, DHCP server and Network Address Translation (NAT). Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is also supported for users that have an IP address assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem. DHCP Client Configuring the access point with an IP address enables you to manage the access point from any PC in the attached network. -
Page 39: Dhcp Server/Nat
address of the default gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as (192.168.1.254). • DNS IP Address – The IP address of a Domain Name Server on the network. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. -
Page 40: Pppoe
System Configuration • Start/End IP Address – Specifies the start/end IP address of a range that the DHCP server can assign to DHCP clients. You can specify a single address or an address range. • Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router for the access point, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. -
Page 41: Time And Log
Time and Log Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the access point to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a time server (SNTP or NTP). Maintaining an accurate time on the access point enables all system log messages to be stamped with the correct time and date. -
Page 42: Updating Firmware
System Configuration Updating Firmware You can upgrade new access point software from a local file on the management workstation, or from an FTP or TFTP server. After upgrading to new software, you must reboot the access point to implement the new code. -
Page 43: Upgrade Via A Remote Server
Upgrade via a Remote Server This web page allows you to download a new software code file from a remote server to the access point using FTP or TFTP. When using an FTP or TFTP server, be sure to first obtain the IP address of the server and note the correct file path where the access point software is stored. - Page 44 System Configuration 4-20...
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Page 45: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Symptom POWER LED is Off WLAN LED is Off INTERNET LED is Off Wireless Connection Problems Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: •... - Page 46 Troubleshooting If all other recovery measure fail, and the access point is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: • Reset the access point’s hardware using the web interface or through a power reset. • Reset the access point to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more.
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Page 47: Appendix B: Cables And Pinouts
Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. -
Page 48: Straight-Through Wiring
Cables and Pinouts Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. End A Crossover Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X”... -
Page 49: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications Maximum Channels FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 MKK: 1-14 Taiwan: 1-11 Maximum Clients 32 per VAP interface Data Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Modulation Type 802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM 802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK... - Page 50 Specifications Network Management Web-browser Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity 15% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances FCC Part 15B Class B VCCI Class B EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 50385 EN61000-3-2...
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Page 51: Glossary
Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. - Page 52 Glossary Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options.
- Page 53 Glossary Open System A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM/ allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers.
- Page 54 Glossary Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. WPA Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK) WPA-PSK can be used for small office networks with a limited number of users that may not need a high level of security.
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Page 55: Index
Index authentication type 4-11 cable assignments channels, maximum clients, maximum configuration settings, saving or restoring configuration, initial setup data rate, options DHCP 4-14 server 4-15 4-15, 4-16 Domain Name Server downloading software 4-18 Ethernet cable port factory defaults restoring firmware upgrading 4-18 gateway address... - Page 56 Index software displaying version 4-3, 4-18 downloading 4-18 specifications SSID configuring 3-7, 3-9 system clock, setting 4-17 system software, downloading from server 4-18 troubleshooting Index-2 upgrading software 4-18 user name, manager user password configuring 4-11 pre-shared key 4-13...
- Page 58 Model Number: SMCDPCR-AP Pub. Number: 149100037100E, E112006-EK-R01...