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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE EZ Connect Wireless N Universal Repeater SMCWEB-N2...
  • Page 2 Wireless Broadband Router User Guide No. 1, Creation Road III, Hsinchu Science Park, 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C. October 2012 TEL: +886 3 5770270 SMC-UG-1012-02 Fax: +886 3 5780764...
  • Page 3 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 4 ARRANTY AND RODUCT EGISTRATION To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.
  • Page 5 OMPLIANCES 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...
  • Page 6 OMPLIANCES EUROPE - EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: ◆...
  • Page 7 Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met Nederlands 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 8 SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky Slovensky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovenian SMC Networks izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovensko relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los Español...
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES ◆ Please follow the instructions in the user manual/quick install guide carefully to connect the device to your PC or other electronic product. Any invalid connection may cause a power or fire risk. ◆ Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support. RÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES ◆ Achten Sie auf die Last der Steckdose oder des Verlängerungskabels. Eine überlastete Steckdose oder beschädigte Kabel und Stecker können Stromschläge und Brand verursachen. Prüfen Sie die Netzkabel regelmäßig. Ersetzen Sie sie umgehend, falls sie beschädigt sind. ◆ Achten Sie zur Vermeidung von Geräteschäden aufgrund von Überhitzung darauf, dass genügend Freiraum zur Wärmeabfuhr vorhanden ist.
  • Page 11 OMPLIANCES ◆ No coloque este dispositivo junto a un lugar húmedo o mojado. No derrame ningún fluido sobre el dispositivo. ◆ Por favor, siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones que figuran en el manual/ guía de instalación rápida para conectar el dispositivo a su PC o a cualquier otro producto electrónico.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Configuring Your Computer ............. - 24 -     Configuring Wireless Configuration ..........- 27 -     Configuring SMCWEB-N2 ................- 28 -     Bridge Mode Configuration .............. - 29 -     Router Mode Configuration ............. - 29 -  ...
  • Page 13 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual     Mode Setting ................... - 40 -     Network Settings ................- 41 -     7.4.1 LAN Interface Settings ............ - 41 -     7.4.2 DHCP Server ..............- 42 -  ...
  • Page 14 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual     8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button ..........- 84 -     8.5.5.2 Using the Web Page..........- 84 -     Network Application ................. - 86 -     8.6.1 Port Forwarding ............... - 86 -  ...
  • Page 15 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual     9.5.2.2 Using the Web Page..........- 112 -     9.5.3 Wireless Client Function ..........- 116 -     Management Function ..............- 117 -     9.6.1 Backup Settings ............- 118 -  ...
  • Page 16 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual     11.4.1 WPS Setup ..............- 139 -     11.4.2 Wireless Client Function ..........- 141 -     11.5 Management Function ............. - 142 -     11.5.1 Backup Settings ............- 142 -  ...
  • Page 17 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual About User Manual This user manual describes how to install and configure SMCWEB-N2. Organization This user manual is organized as follows: Chapter Description Chapter 1.: Safety Precautions Provides safety precaution information. Provides a general overview of SMCWEB-N2, Chapter 2.: Overview...
  • Page 18 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Chapter 10.: Web Describes how to use to Web page to Configuration for the WDS configure parameters for the WDS mode. Mode Chapter 11.: Web Describes how to use to Web page to Configuration for the Client configure parameters for the Client mode.

  • Page 19: Safety Precautions

    2.1 Product Introduction Thank you for choosing the SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater. SMCWEB-N2, a pocket router, is case-shaped, easy to carry, and easy to install. Its wireless transmission rate is up to 300 Mbps. It is a high-performance and IEEE802.11b/g/n-compatible network access device that can provide reliable and...

  • Page 20: Packing List

    AP. Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in either a wired or wireless way. 3.4 Client Mode In the Client mode, SMCWEB-N2 provides Internet access for a set-top box or a computer with a network adapter. - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Hardware Description And Installation

    Hardware Description and Installation 4.1 Hardware Description 4.1.1 Front Panel and LED Status There are 4 LED indicators on the front panel of SMCWEB-N2. By observing their status, you can check whether the device runs normally. Table 4.1 SMCWEB-N2 indicator status...

  • Page 22: Side Panel And Interface Description

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual blink SMCWEB-N2 through WPS but fails. Quick blink Multiple terminals are connecting to the with a SMCWEB-N2 through WPS at the same certain time. WPS sessions conflict. interval Slow The WPS session is up.

  • Page 23: Hardware Installation

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Interface/Button Description WAN/LAN If SMCWEB-N2 is set to the AP mode, the interface is a WAN interface which connects SMCWEB-N2 to WAN or uplink network devices. If SMCWEB-N2 is set to the Repeater/Client mode, the interface is an LAN interface.

  • Page 24: Operation Range

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 4.3 Operation Range The operation range of SMCWEB-N2 depends on the actual environment. The path and effect of signal transmission vary with the deployment in a house or an office. For example, the outdoor straight transmission distance for a certain device can reach 300 meters and the indoor transmission distance can reach 100 meters.
  • Page 25 (1) When SMCWEB-N2 is set to the Router mode, select Obtain an IP address automatically. (2) When SMCWEB-N2 is set to other modes, set the IP address of your computer to 192.168.2.X (X is an integer in the range of 2 to 253), and the MAC address to 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 26 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Note: After you finish configuring SMCWEB-N2, the domestic gateway can set the Internet protocol for the PC’s network adapter. Set the IP address and DNS server to Obtain an IP address automatically as shown in the figure above.

  • Page 27: Configuring Wireless Configuration

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 5.2 Configuring Wireless Configuration The following takes Windows XP as an example. Do as follows to connect the wireless network adapter of your PC to SMCWEB-N2: Step 1 Click the icon displayed at the right bottom corner of the desktop (Note: Ensure that your PC is installed with a wireless network adapter).

  • Page 28: Configuring Smcweb-N2

    255.255.255.0 only Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the case of SMCWEB-N2 to the mode you want. Run the Internet Explorer (IE). Enter the management IP address of 192.168.2.1 and press Enter. In the login window that is displayed, enter the user name admin and password smcadmin, and click Login.

  • Page 29: Bridge Mode Configuration

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 6.1 Bridge Mode Configuration Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to AP after SMCWEB-N2 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started. Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
  • Page 30 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Leave it blank if your ISP does not provide the account name. Parameter configuration for static IP Required Optional - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Repeater Mode Configuration

    6.3 Repeater Mode Configuration Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after SMCWEB-N2 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started. Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
  • Page 32 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 3 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect. Select a desired network. Click Next. Step 4 Configure the repeater with the same security option as its uplink network.

  • Page 33: Wds Mode Configuration

    6.4.1 Repeater Configuration in the WDS Mode Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after SMCWEB-N2 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started. Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
  • Page 34 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 3 Set the IP address of the LAN port of the repeater and enter the MAC address of the basic station. Click Next. Step 4 Set the SSID, channel, and security encryption for the repeater. The channel cannot be set to Auto.

  • Page 35: Central Base Station Configuration In The Wds Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 6.4.2 Central Base Station Configuration in the WDS Mode Step 1 Set SMCWEB-N2 to the Router mode. Step 2 Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function, select Enable WDS Function, and enter the MAC address of the Repeater (Note: One basic station can connect to a maximum of 4 repeaters).
  • Page 36 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Configure the three routers in this way: Wireless N Universal Repeater B functions as the wireless basic station; Wireless N Universal Repeaters A and C connect to Wireless N Universal Repeater B by using WDS.

  • Page 37: Client Mode Configuration

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Interface Settings page and log in to the Web management page again). Enter the MAC address of the wireless basic station. Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings. Then, WDS connection is established between Wireless N Universal Repeaters A and B.

  • Page 38: Web Configuration For The Bridge Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Web Configuration for the Bridge Mode 7.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Router Status

    Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is displayed. In this page, you can view information about the current running status of SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless network status. - 39 -...

  • Page 40: Clients List

    Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed. Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can  connect SMCWEB-N2 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless network card. - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Network Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Router Mode: Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in a wireless way  only. 7.4 Network Settings Click LAN Interface Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.

  • Page 42: Dhcp Server

    Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP  Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it. Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP ...

  • Page 43: Using Address Reservation

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 7.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 44: Wireless Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 7.5 Wireless Settings Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 7.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and the Wireless Basic Settings page is displayed.
  • Page 45 Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel  is Auto. When you select Auto, SMCWEB-N2 automatically selects the best channel from the available channels according to actual situations. Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
  • Page 46 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Wired equivalent privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption. Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts.  Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared keys. –...
  • Page 47 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – If Encryption Strength is set to 128 bits, set the key to 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. Key 1/2/3/4: Set the key based on the selected encryption type and ...

  • Page 48: Guest Network

    After you complete configuring wireless settings for SMCWEB-N2, only hosts that have the same wireless settings (for example, the SSID) as SMCWEB-N2 can connect to it. If you configure security settings for SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to SMCWEB-N2.
  • Page 49 SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of SMCWEB-N2, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If disabled, visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of SMCWEB-N2.

  • Page 50: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Enable Wireless Router Radio: If you disable the wireless router radio,  wireless devices cannot connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router. If you do not use your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity.
  • Page 51 CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a  packet is greater than the specified RTS value, SMCWEB-N2 sends an RTS frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to SMCWEB-N2, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
  • Page 52 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual The MAC address is a network device’s unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only. The MAC address is in the format of XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. To restrict wireless access by MAC address:...

  • Page 53: Wps Setup

    MAC addresses. Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router. 7.5.4 WPS Setup WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
  • Page 54 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual PBC mode  Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection starts. Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS connection.

  • Page 55: Management Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 7.6 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows. Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 7.6.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 56: Reboot Router

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Backup  Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file. Note: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file.

  • Page 57: Set Password

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 7.6.3 Set Password Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is displayed. In this page, you can change the login password. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator.
  • Page 58 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 59: Web Configuration For The Router Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Web Configuration for the Router Mode 8.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. 8.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status >...
  • Page 60 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual In this page, you can view information about the current running status of SMCWEB-N2, including system information, connection status of the Internet port, LAN port status, and wireless network status. Click Show Statistics and the Statistic Information page as shown in the...
  • Page 61 This page displays current connection information of SMCWEB-N2. The following takes WAN connection of DHCP as an example. Release: Click the button and SMCWEB-N2 sends a request to the ISP for  releasing the IP address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and DNS server settings.

  • Page 62: Clients List

    Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed. Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can  connect SMCWEB-N2 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless network card. Router Mode: Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in a wireless way ...

  • Page 63: Network Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.4 Network Settings Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 64: Wan Interface Settings

    ISP if you do not know your WAN connection mode. (1) Dynamic IP (DHCP) If you select dynamic IP (DHCP), SMCWEB-N2 automatically obtains the IP address from the ISP automatically. Select DHCP when the ISP does not provide any IP network parameters. See the following figure:...
  • Page 65 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does  not provide it, you can leave the item blank. Domain Name Service (DNS) Address: Select Use These DNS Servers if ...
  • Page 66 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does  not provide it, you can leave the item blank. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by the ISP. The parameter ...
  • Page 67 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual MTU Size: Set the maximum transmission unit. The default value is  recommended. Router MAC Address: See descriptions on setting Router MAC Address  for DHCP. After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 68 – Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a connection. If SMCWEB-N2 is disconnected from the network because of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established.
  • Page 69  Connection Mode:  – Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a connection. If SMCWEB-N2 is disconnected from the network because of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the - 69 -...
  • Page 70 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established. If you pay for Internet access monthly, we recommend you to use this connection mode.
  • Page 71 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual (5) L2TP If the ISP provides the user name and password for L2TP dialup, select L2TP. For details of parameter settings for this page, refer to previous parameter descriptions for PPTP. - 71 -...

  • Page 72: Dhcp Server

    Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP  Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it. Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP ...

  • Page 73: Using Address Reservation

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.4.3.2 Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 74: Nat Alg

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.4.4 NAT ALG Choose Network Settings > NAT ALG and the NAT ALG page is displayed. Disable SIP ALG: Certain SIP applications have special mechanisms for  passing through the NAT firewall and SIP ALG may have conflicts with these mechanisms.

  • Page 75: Wireless Basic Settings

    Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel  is Auto. When you select Auto, SMCWEB-N2 automatically selects the best channel from the available channels according to actual situations. Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
  • Page 76 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.  Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to  prevent unauthorized access and listening. Security Options None Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can access the network.
  • Page 77 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a password. However, the password is required if you want to transmit data.
  • Page 78 (for example, the SSID) as can connect to SMCWEB-N2. If you configure security SMCWEB-N2 settings for SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to SMCWEB-N2.

  • Page 79: Guest Network

    Allow Guest to access My Local Network: If enabled, visitors using the  SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of SMCWEB-N2, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If disabled, - 79 -...

  • Page 80: Wireless Advanced Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of SMCWEB-N2. Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the  guest network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot communicate with each other.
  • Page 81 CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a  packet is greater than the specified RTS value, SMCWEB-N2 sends an RTS frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to SMCWEB-N2, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
  • Page 82 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Disable Router’s PIN: The PIN mode function in the WPS Setup page is  available only when the Disable Router’s PIN check box is not selected. If the check box is selected, the PIN mode option is unavailable.

  • Page 83: Wds Function

    MAC addresses. Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router. 8.5.4 WDS Function Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an IEEE 802.11 wireless network.

  • Page 84: Wps Setup

    8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button In the Router mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of SMCWEB-N2 and the WPS button on the client device. SMCWEB-N2 can perform WPS encrypted connection to the downlink client device.
  • Page 85 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.

  • Page 86: Network Application

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.6 Network Application Click Network Application and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.6.1 Port Forwarding By default, the firewall function of the router hides your LAN. As a result, other users on the Internet can detect only the router, but cannot access a certain PC in the LAN directly.
  • Page 87 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Service Name: Select a service type.  Service IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that provides  services. Click the Add Custom Service button and the Ports - Custom Service page is displayed: Service Name: Select a service type.

  • Page 88: Port Triggering

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.6.2 Port Triggering Certain applications, such as WAN network games, video conferences, and network calls, require multiple connections. Because of the firewall setting, these applications cannot work on a simple NAT router. However, certain special applications enable the applications to work on an NAT router.

  • Page 89: Upnp

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – Single address: Enter the IP address of the network adapter on the PC. Then, the service is applied only on the specific network adapter of the Service Type: The protocol used at the triggering port. You can select ...

  • Page 90: Igmp Proxying

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual UPnP Portable Table: This table shows the IP addresses of UPnP devices  that are connected to the router and open (internal and external) ports on the devices. It also lists the types and status of the open ports.

  • Page 91: Dynamic Dns

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual stored on the internal network. Even though servers in the DMZ are damaged, it does not cause secret information loss on the internal network. Choose Network Application > DMZ Server and the DMZ Server page is displayed.

  • Page 92: Static Routes

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Use a Dynamic DNS Service: If you have registered with a DDNS service  provider, select Use a Dynamic DNS Service. Service Provider: Select your DDNS service provider.  Host Name: Enter the host name or domain name provided by your DDNS ...

  • Page 93: Security Options

    Gateway IP Address: The IP address of the next node to which packets are  sent. The gateway IP address must be in the same network segment as the IP address of the WAN or LAN interface of SMCWEB-N2. Metric: The number of other routers in the user network. The value ranges ...

  • Page 94: Block Sites

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.7.1 Block Sites SMCWEB-N2 allows you to restrict access based on WEB addresses and WEB address keywords. When a user tries accessing a restricted website, a message is displayed, indicating that the firewall restricts access to the website.

  • Page 95: Block Services

    Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings. 8.7.2 Block Services SMCWEB-N2 allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. Choose Security Options > Block Services and the Block Services page is displayed.
  • Page 96 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 2 Click Add to specify a service for blocking. The Block Services Setup page is displayed: Step 3 Set the parameters in this page. Service Type: Select a service type. If your desired type is not in the list, ...

  • Page 97: Protection

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.7.3 Protection Choose Security Options > Protection and the Protection page is displayed. Disable port scan and DoS protection: Denial of service (DoS) protection  protects your LAN against DOS attacks. Generally, please enable the port scanning and DOS protection function.

  • Page 98: Management Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.8 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows. Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.8.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 99: Remote Management

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Note: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
  • Page 100 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Turn Remote Management On: If selected, you can perform remote Web  management for the router from the WAN. Remote Management Address: IP address that is used to access the  router from the Internet. The default is http://0.0.0.0:8080. When accessing the router, you need to enter an address in the form of “the WAN IP address...

  • Page 101: Schedules

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.8.3 Schedules Choose Management Function > Schedules and the Schedule page is displayed. If you already set site filtering in the Block Sites page or set sevice filtering in the Block Services page, you can set a schedule to specify the time and mode of restricting Internet access.

  • Page 102: Sntp

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.8.4 SNTP Choose Management Function > SNTP and the SNTP page is displayed. SNTP refers to Simple Network Time Protocol. In this page, you can set time information of your router. It is strongly recommended to set the correct time on the router first.

  • Page 103: Reboot Router

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 8.8.5 Reboot Router Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is displayed. Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to the login page.

  • Page 104: Router Upgrade

    Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 105: Web Configuration For The Wireless Universal Repeater Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Web Configuration for the Wireless Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. 9.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status >...

  • Page 106: Clients List

    9.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed. This page displays information of devices connected to SMCWEB-N2, including the IP adress, device name, and MAC address of each device. 9.2 Setup Wizard For settings, refer to section 6.1 “Repeater Mode Configuration”.

  • Page 107: Network Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 9.4 Network Settings Click Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 9.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 108: Dhcp Server

    Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP  Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it. Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP ...

  • Page 109: Using Address Reservation

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 9.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 110: Wireless Settings

    Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 9.5.1 Wireless Universal Repeater In universal repeater mode, SMCWEB-N2 acts as the AP and client simultaneously. Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Universal Repeater and the Wireless Universal Repeater page is displayed.

  • Page 111: Wps Setup

     In the Repeater mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of SMCWEB-N2 in 3 seconds and release it. And press the WPS button on the uplink AP. Then they can start WPS session. WPS connection to the downlink client device ...

  • Page 112: Using The Web Page

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 9.5.2.2 Using the Web Page You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration. Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page. As an AP You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
  • Page 113 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
  • Page 114 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual As a client You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration. Choose Wireless Settings > WPS to display the WPS page. PBC mode  Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection starts.
  • Page 115 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed. - 115 -...

  • Page 116: Wireless Client Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 9.5.3 Wireless Client Function Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Client Function and the Wireless Client Function page is displayed. Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect.

  • Page 117: Management Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 3 SMCWEB-N2 provides the wireless roaming function if you select Synchronize Wireless Universal Repeater's And Uplink AP's SSID And Security Options. Click Finish. Then, the client can communicate with the selected network.

  • Page 118: Backup Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 9.6.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed. In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 119: Reboot Router

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Erase  Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.

  • Page 120: Router Upgrade

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to the default settings. The default password is admin.

  • Page 121: Web Configuration For The Wds Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Note: After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software. Do not power off the router during the upgrade.

  • Page 122: Clients List

    10.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed. This page displays information of devices connected to SMCWEB-N2, including the IP adress and MAC address of each device. 10.2 Setup Wizard For settings, refer to section 6.4 “WDS Mode Configuration”.

  • Page 123: Mode Setting

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 10.3 Mode Setting Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed. Select WDS Mode. Note that WDS function cannot be used if the channel is set to Auto. 10.4 Network Settings...

  • Page 124: Dhcp Server

    DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.

  • Page 125: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP  Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it. Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP ...

  • Page 126: Wireless Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual (Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified, for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of the computer or server. Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.

  • Page 127: Wireless Basic Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Repeater IP Address: Set the repeater’s IP address different from the  wireless basic station and other repeaters to avoid IP address conflict. We suggest setting IP addresses of the same network segment for the wireless basic station and repeaters.
  • Page 128 Auto. Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.  Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.  Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to ...
  • Page 129 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts.  Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared keys. – Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open or Shared keys according to the request of the host.

  • Page 130: Management Function

    (for example, the SSID) as can connect to SMCWEB-N2. If you configure security SMCWEB-N2 settings for SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to SMCWEB-N2.

  • Page 131: Backup Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 10.6.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed. In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 132: Reboot Router

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.

  • Page 133: Router Upgrade

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page timeout time. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to the default settings.

  • Page 134: Web Configuration For The Client Mode

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Note: After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software. Do not power off the router during the upgrade.

  • Page 135: Clients List

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual In this page, you can view information about the current running status of SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless client status. 11.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.

  • Page 136: Network Settings

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 11.3 Network Settings Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 11.3.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 137: Dhcp Server

    Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP  Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it. Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP ...

  • Page 138: Using Address Reservation

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 11.3.2.2 Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 139: Wireless Settings

    The following describes how to configure WPS for the Client mode. Using the WPS Button In the Client mode, SMCWEB-N2 can perform WPS encrypted connection to either the uplink AP or the repeater. Using the Web Page You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
  • Page 140 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed. PIN mode  Step 1 Select PIN, click Generate New PIN, and click Start PIN to start WPS connection.

  • Page 141: Wireless Client Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 11.4.2 Wireless Client Function Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Client Function and the Wireless Client Function page is displayed. Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect.

  • Page 142: Management Function

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 11.5 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows. Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 11.5.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 143: Reboot Router

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 144: Set Password

    SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to the login page. 11.5.3 Set Password Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is displayed.
  • Page 145 Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 146: Appendix Afaq

    The wireless network adapter fails to search out wireless signals from SMCWEB-N2. When SMCWEB-N2 that is in the Client mode or in the Reaper mode but disconnected to the uplink AP does not support wireless client access and can be connected to through an Ethernet cable only.
  • Page 147 SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual WPS connection fails. Ensure that one and the only WPS device connected to SMCWEB-N2 starts the WPS session within 2 minutes. Note the WPS difference between SMCWEB-N2 serving as the uplink AP and that as the downlink client device in the Repeater mode (see section 9.5.2 “WPS Setup”).
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