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SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2682W User Manual

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Wireless Access Point/Bridge
N Protocol-independent networking functionality
N 11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides alternative to
wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs
N Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments
existing networks quickly and easily
N Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology
provides robust and secure wireless connection
N Easy installation
N Omni-directional antenna
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User Guide

SMC2682W

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    LANs that can dramatically cut costs N Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily N Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust and secure wireless connection N Easy installation N Omni-directional antenna User Guide SMC2682W...
  • Page 3 EZ Connect User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla January 2002 Irvine, CA 92618 Part No: 01-111317-006 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub No: 150000003400E R02...
  • Page 4 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 5 IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
  • Page 6 * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618...
  • Page 7 OMPLIANCES FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council...
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssi- goder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ......29 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table ..31 Specifications .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS viii...

  • Page 13: Ez Connect

    IRELESS RIDGE Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge (SMC2682W) is an 11 Mbps wireless bridge that allows two or more remote Ethernet LANs to be merged into a single virtual LAN. Workstations on each of the remote LANs may communicate with each other as though they were on the same physical LAN.

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    ™ W AP/B ONNECT IRELESS RIDGE Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge package includes: • 1 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge (SMC2682W) • 1 Antenna (dipole, omni-directional) • 1 Power Adapter • 1 Utility Diskette • This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION Hardware Description Ethernet Compatibility SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge attaches directly to 10BASE-T (Twisted Pair) Ethernet LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 specification. The AP/Bridge appears as an Ethernet node and performs a routing function by moving packets from the wired LAN to remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure.

  • Page 16: Applications

    EZ C ™ W AP/B ONNECT IRELESS RIDGE Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: • Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation •...

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    LED I NDICATORS LED Indicators The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge includes five status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Wireless Activity Power Ethernet Ethernet Wireless Link Activity Link Status Description Power On (Red) Indicates power is being supplied. Ethernet Link On (Green) Indicates a valid Ethernet cable link.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge, be sure you can meet the following requirements: • An A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) • An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on a 10BASE-T Ethernet hub or switch •...

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION 1. Select the Site – Choose a location for your SMC2682W Wireless Access Point/Bridge. Usually the best place is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line-of-sight of all wireless devices. Try to place the AP/Bridge in a position that can best cover its BSS (refer to page 25).

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    The SMC2682W can be configured over an Ethernet network connection via its RJ-45 port. Connect the SMC2682W to any Ethernet device such as a hub or switch. Run the utility program and configure the unit remotely as...
  • Page 21 (95/98/2000/M /NT/XP) INDOWS NSTALLATION server is located on the network, the AP/Bridge will automatically be assigned an IP address when booted. Otherwise, you can manually configure a temporary address. From the list of detected devices, select and double-click on the unit you want to configure. The “Assign Temporary IP Address”...
  • Page 22 YSTEM ONFIGURATION 5. From the list, again select and double-click on the unit you want to configure. This time a Web browser page will appear. 6. Enter the password “WLAN_BRIDGE” and click “Login.” This will take you to the home page. 7.

  • Page 23: Bridge Information Mib

    RIDGE NFORMATION Bridge Information MIB This page displays the information shown below. Bridge Name – The name that appears in the Bridge Utility window when an AP/Bridge is detected (page 8). It can be configured under “Bridge Control MIB” on page 14. Bridge Firmware Version –...
  • Page 24 YSTEM ONFIGURATION IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DHCP – If DHCP is displayed as “Client” (i.e., the default) in a network with a DHCP server, the DHCP server will assign the TCP/IP settings. If there is no DHCP server on the network, you can assign a temporary IP address using the Wireless Bridge Utility (page 8).
  • Page 25 RIDGE NFORMATION Advanced Status – Click this button to display additional information about the AP/Bridge configuration as shown below: 11 Mbps Signal Strength – Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the Bridge Master. Link Quality – Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the Bridge Master.

  • Page 26: Bridge Control Mib

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Bridge Control MIB Use this page to configure the wireless parameters described below; then click on “Apply Changes” to implement the settings. Bridge Name – Sets the name that appears in the Wireless Bridge Utility window when an AP/Bridge is detected (page 8.) Network Type –...
  • Page 27 RIDGE ONTROL The available channel settings are displayed to the right of the “DS Channel” field. Local regulations determine which channels are available: FCC/IC: 1-11, ETSI: 1-13, France: 10-13, Spain: 10-11, MKK: 1-14. SSID – This must be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network (Default: BRIDGE).

  • Page 28: Encryption

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Encryption Click the Encryption icon to configure WEP. ( WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security than 64-bit. The WEP setting must be the same on each client in your wireless network (Default: Disabled.) Key Entry –...
  • Page 29 RIDGE ONTROL 64-Bit Manual Entry Key 1~4 – Each Key ID contains ten hexadecimal digits. All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values in order to communicate. Default Key ID – Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you wish to use.

  • Page 30: Mac Filter

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION MAC Filter Click the MAC Filter button to filter out specified MAC addresses. Any frames with a source or destination MAC address entered in this table will be filtered from the AP/Bridge. Authentication Filter – Click on the Enable button to start filtering frames containing MAC addresses defined in the address table.

  • Page 31: Snmp Settings

    RIDGE ONTROL SNMP Settings Use this screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The device includes an onboard SNMP agent which monitors the status of its hardware, as well as the traffic passing through its ports. A computer attached to the network, called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information.

  • Page 32: Reset Bridge

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Reset Bridge Use this button to reset the AP/Bridge. Note that you will have to re-enter the password to regain management access to this device. Factory Default Use this button to load the factory default configuration and reboot this device.
  • Page 33 TCP/IP S ETTINGS New Settings – (This menu is located at the bottom of the TCP/IP Settings screen.) With DHCP “ON,” the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway can be dynamically assigned to the AP/Bridge by the network DHCP server. However, if there is no DHCP server on the network, you can assign a temporary IP address using the Wireless Bridge Utility (page 8).

  • Page 34: Change Password

    Change Password Use this screen to change the password on the AP/Bridge.

  • Page 35: Network Configuration And Planning

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION LANNING 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 allowed between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 31. The SMC wireless network cards, adapters, access points and Wireless AP/ Bridges can be configured as: •...

  • Page 36: Network Topologies

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION AND LANNING Network Topologies Ad hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge) 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.

  • Page 37: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2682W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC’s and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each...

  • Page 38: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All SMC wireless network adapters and SMC2682W Wireless AP/Bridges within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID.

  • Page 39: Infrastructure For Bridging Between Lans

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure for Bridging between LANs SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point/Bridge can serve as a high-speed wireless bridge that allows two or more remote Ethernet LANs to be merged into a single virtual LAN. To connect the separated wired LANs, there are two settings for the Wireless Bridge: “Bridge Master”...
  • Page 40 Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Bridge When connecting three or more LANs the local bridge needs to be configured as a “Bridge Master” and each remote unit configured as a “Bridge Slave.” Wireless Bridge with Wireless End Nodes A Wireless AP/Bridge, when functioning as a Bridge Master, has the capability to serve the wireless client nodes within its range.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact SMC Technical Support. 1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2682W Wireless AP/Bridge, check the following: Make sure that all the SMC2682Ws and wireless devices in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication algorithm.
  • Page 42 ROUBLESHOOTING • Select the desired function by pressing the reset button. Hold the button until the LEDs change to the next configuration. Link LED Activity LED Action No Action; will boot normally Revert to Factory Default settings. Force boot from Primary code image. No Action;...

  • Page 43: Smc Networks

    SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Model SMC2682W Maximum Channels USA & Canada: 11, Europe (ETSI): 13, Japan: 14 Maximum Clients 1024 Operating Range Up to 450 m (1500 ft) Cell Separation (for roaming clients) 60 m (200 ft) between access points Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel...
  • Page 45 PECIFICATIONS Modulation CCK, BPSK, QPSK Power Supply Input: 100-240 AC, 50-60 Hz; Output: 9 VDC, 1A Output Power +13 dBm minimum Physical Size 13 x 18 x 4 cm (5.12 x 7.09 x 1.58 in) Weight 365 g (12.9 oz) LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link, Ethernet Activity, Wireless Link, Wireless Activity...
  • Page 46 Compliances CE Mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000-3-2/3 IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Emissions FCC part 15, Subpart B, Class B 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247) ETS 300 328 ETS 301 489-1 & 17 RCR STD-33A CIPSR 22: 1997, Class B Safety EN60950 Vibration/Shock/Drop...

  • Page 47: Terminology

    ERMINOLOGY The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document. Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
  • Page 48 ERMINOLOGY Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted-pair telephone cable. Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
  • Page 50 Fax 61-2-9416-0474 India: 91-22-8204437; Fax 91-22-8204443 If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com. Model Number: SMC2682W Part No: 01-111317-006 38 Tesla Publication No: 150000003400E Irvine, CA 92618 Revision Number: F03.05.0C.14 E012002-R02 Phone: (949) 679-8000...

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