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  • Page 3: User Guide

    EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 2.4 GHz 150000024600E R01 F1.0 November 2003...
  • Page 4 SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. 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 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.
  • Page 6 Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. EC Conformance Declaration 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.
  • Page 7 Channels 1 - 7. Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community 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. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 8 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está...

  • Page 9: Safety Compliance

    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 120 Volts 240 Volts (Europe only) The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the power adapter.
  • 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 Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter ........1 Introduction .
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting ......56 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table ......57 Specifications .

  • Page 13: Ez Connect 2.4 Gh Z Wireless Ethernet Adapter

    EZ C IRELESS Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W) can function as: • an Ethernet adapter, providing a wireless connection via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Microsoft Xbox and Ethernet ready embedded devices • a standard IEEE 802.11b access point •...

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    EZ C ™ 2.4 GH ONNECT Package Checklist The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes: • One EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W) • One 5 VDC power adapter • Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation Wizard, and Utility program •...

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE The Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices.

  • Page 16: Applications

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: • Video Game Systems Provides wireless Internet access for users of video game systems such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation II •...

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2. Front Panel Wireless TX/RX Link Ethernet LNK/ Status Power (PWR) Status Description Flashing (Green) The device is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, be sure you have met the following requirements: • An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) • An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch •...

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE 1. Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices. 2. Place the Wireless Ethernet Adapter in a position that gives it maximum coverage.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    YSTEM The SMC2671W is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The SMC2671W Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application (Refer to “Using the Configuration Utility” on page 12.) The latest version may be downloaded from the SMC web site specified on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 21: Ez Installation Wizard

    EZ I NSTALLATION To configure your SMC2671W, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMC2671W. If you are not familiar with this procedure, see the “Using IPCONFIG” section below. Note: The default IP address of the SMC2671W is 192.168.2.25. 1.

  • Page 22: Using Ipconfig

    EZ I NSTALLATION Using IPCONFIG 1. Click the “Start” button, click “Run” and type “command.” 2. Press “OK” and a DOS command prompt will appear. 3. Type “ipconfig” and press enter. 4. Verify that your IP address is 192.168.2.xxx. If so, you can now use the SMC EZ Installation Wizard to configure your SMC2671W.

  • Page 23: Utility Installation And Configuration

    TILITY NSTALLATION AND ONFIGURATION Note: This Configuration Utility is for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. After clicking “Configuration Utility,” follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility program.

  • Page 24: Using The Configuration Utility

    TILITY NSTALLATION AND Using the Configuration Utility 1. Click Start/Programs/SMC2671W/SMC2671W Configuration Utility. 2. The program will automatically scan for SMC2671W access points on the network. If you want to subsequently detect all access points on the network, click the Scan button. From the list of detected SMC2671Ws, double-click on the IP address of the unit you wish to configure.

  • Page 25: Utility Configuration

    Utility Configuration System The first screen displays System information. Menu Device Information Description Mac Address Regulatory Domain Serial Number Description The model number of the unit The MAC address of the SMC2671W Countries have different regulations regarding the use of radio frequencies.
  • Page 26 TILITY NSTALLATION AND Menu Administrator Password Load Default Reset Refresh/Apply ONFIGURATION Description Sets the password for administrator access. (Default: smcadmin) The Load Default button will reload the factory default settings. The Reset button will reboot the SMC2671W. Once a configuration change has been made on a screen, be sure to click the Refresh or Apply button at the bottom of the screen to enable the new setting.

  • Page 27: Ip Config

    IP Config Click on the IP Config tab to display and set up the IP settings of the SMC2671W. Menu Mac address IP address Subnet mask Gateway DHCP Client Primary Port Description The MAC address of the SMC2671W. Set the IP address for SMC2671W as required. (Default: 192.168.2.25) Set the Subnet Mask as required.

  • Page 28: Statistic

    TILITY NSTALLATION AND Statistic The Statistic tab displays transmit and receive statistics for Ethernet and wireless connections. ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 29: Wireless Operation

    Wireless Operation The Wireless Operation page allows you to set up the wireless configurations. Menu Wireless Settings WLAN Interface WLAN interface allows you to set up a wireless LAN SSID Broadcast Broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy Channel ID ESSID Description...
  • Page 30 TILITY NSTALLATION AND Menu Device Name Basic Rates Data Rates Preamble Type The access points and client card drivers have a radio setting Beacon Interval The beacon signals allow the wireless devices to maintain RTS Threshold You may configure the access point to initiate an RTS frame. Frag.
  • Page 31 Menu Description MAC Filtering You can decide which wireless devices are allowed to connect to the SMC2671W by adding the MAC address of allowed clients. Wireless devices that are not in the table will be denied access. • Choose Enable MAC Filtering to enable the MAC Filter. (Default: Disabled) •...

  • Page 32: Security

    TILITY NSTALLATION AND Security The Security screen provides you with a versatile encryption method to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network and provide more secure data transmissions. ONFIGURATION...
  • Page 33 Menu Description Type Encryption Enabled/Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. (Default: None) All clients and a wireless access point in the wireless network must have the same WEP setting. WEP (mode) The SMC2671W supports shared key encryption with key lengths of the 64-bit standard and 128-bit industry standard. Active (key) Choose a key from the generated keys.
  • Page 34 TILITY NSTALLATION AND 128-Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits. 64-Bit Auto Entry ONFIGURATION...
  • Page 35 TILITY ONFIGURATION 128-Bit Auto Entry...

  • Page 36: About

    TILITY NSTALLATION AND About The About tab displays the product name, the software version number of the SMC2671W Configuration management tool, and SMC copyright information. Note: Clicking the SMC logo on the screen takes you to the SMC web site (www.smc.com) for the latest firmware download. ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 37: Configuring Your Ip Address

    ONFIGURING Windows 98/Me Note: Some Windows 9x/Me systems will request that you insert your Windows CD in order to complete the following configuration. Please have this CD ready. 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2.
  • Page 38 ONFIGURING 3. Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to configure your SMC2671W. Click “Properties.” IP A DDRESS...
  • Page 39 4. Select the “Specify an IP address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254). Then insert 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. 5. Press OK and reboot the machine when prompted to do so. 98/M INDOWS...

  • Page 40: Windows 2000

    ONFIGURING Windows 2000 1. Right-click the “Network Places” icon on your desktop and click “Properties.” 2. Right-click your Local Area Connection and click “Properties.” IP A DDRESS...
  • Page 41 3. Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties.” Select the “Use the following IP Address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254). Specify the default gateway and DNS server as indicated by your network administrator or Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 42: Windows Xp

    ONFIGURING Windows XP 1. Right-click the “Network Places” icon on your desktop and click “Properties.” 2. Right-click your “Local Area Connection” and click “Properties.” IP A DDRESS...
  • Page 43 INDOWS 3. Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties.”...
  • Page 44 ONFIGURING 4. Select the “Use the following IP Address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254) for the IP address. Specify the default gateway and DNS server as indicated by your network administrator or Internet Service Provider. 5.

  • Page 45: Web Management

    Browser Configuration Confirm that your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. Disable Proxy Connection You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled.

  • Page 46: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    ANAGEMENT To access the SMC2671W’s management interface, enter the Wireless Ethernet Adapter IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.25. Then enter the password and click LOGIN. (Default password: smcadmin) The home page displays the Setup options. Navigating the Web Browser Interface The SMC2671W’s web management interface features a user-friendly setup interface.
  • Page 47 Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Ethernet Adapter and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu Description System Sets the password for administrator access Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter’s LAN interface and DHCP setup Wireless...

  • Page 48: System

    ANAGEMENT System Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. (Default: smcadmin). For security reasons, you should change the default password before exposing the SMC2671W to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are not case-sensitive.

  • Page 49: Lan

    With “Obtain an IP Address Automatically [DHCP]” enabled, the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically assigned to the SMC2671W by the network DHCP server. Note: If there is no DHCP server on your network, then the SMC2671W will automatically start up with its default IP address, 192.168.2.25.

  • Page 50: Wireless

    ANAGEMENT Wireless To configure the SMC2671W as an Ethernet Adapter, all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set Identifier (SSID), and encryption options. In Ethernet Adapter mode or Range Extender mode, the radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) of the SMC2671W must be set to the same values as those of the access point with which they are associated.
  • Page 51 Wireless Channel: The radio channel through which a wireless access point communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6) Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available. • USA: 1 ~ 11 channels •...
  • Page 52 ANAGEMENT 64-Bit Manual Entry Key 1~4 - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits. 128-Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits. You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase. Four keys will be generated (as shown above).
  • Page 53 AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and network speed of the associated clients.
  • Page 54 ANAGEMENT Advanced Settings Operation Mode: This may be set to Access Point, Range Extender or Ethernet Adapter. (Default: Ethernet Adapter) Note: After you choose the operation mode for the SMC2671W, be sure to click the APPLY button, and click OK on the confirmation message to enable the new setting.
  • Page 55 AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE The parameters that follow may be configured in any of the three modes described above but the user is advised to leave them at their default settings. Transmission Rate : Set the data rate transmitted from the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance.
  • Page 56 ANAGEMENT Basic Rate : The highest rate specified is the rate the Wireless Ethernet Adapter will use when transmitting broadcast/multicast and management frames. (Default: 1, 2 Mbps.) Preamble Type : The access points and client card drivers have a radio setting for for a long or short RF preamble. Preamble Type offers a drop-down list with two options: Long or Short.
  • Page 57 AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE Site Survey In Ethernet Adapter mode, the Site Survey scans and shows all IEEE 802.11b wireless devices within the adapter’s signal range. You can choose one of them to connect to by clicking on an (B)SSID entry. BSSID : Basic Service Set ID.

  • Page 58: Mac Filter

    ANAGEMENT WEP : WE security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. If WEP is in use, all clients on the same network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other. SSID : The Service Set ID of the scanned access points.

  • Page 59: Tools

    Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the SMC2671W. Configuration Tools • Backup Settings – Saves the SMC2671W’s configuration to a file. • Restore Settings – Restores settings from a saved backup configuration file.
  • Page 60 ANAGEMENT Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest version. Download the upgrade file from the web site and save it to your hard drive. Click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file. Click APPLY. Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
  • Page 61 ANAGEMENT Reset Click APPLY to reset the SMC2671W. Your settings will not be changed. The reset will be complete when the power LED is lit red.
  • Page 62 ANAGEMENT Statistics The Statistics page displays transmit and receive statistics for all associated stations.

  • Page 63: Status

    ANAGEMENT Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers of the SMC2671W.

  • Page 64: Network Configuration And Planning

    ETWORK The Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 57. The wireless network cards and adapters can be configured as: •...

  • Page 65: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point.

  • Page 66: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION AND Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communications domain for each wireless access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) of the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect.

  • Page 67: A Wireless Lan With Internet Access

    ETWORK OPOLOGIES A Wireless LAN with Internet Access In this application one SMC2671W is in Ethernet Adapter mode connected to a Microsoft Xbox. Another SMC2671W is acting in Access Point mode. This provides a wireless network and also Internet access for applications including Internet game playing.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Check the following items before you contact technical support. 1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2671W: Make sure that all the SMC2671Ws and stations in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication algorithm.

  • Page 69: Smc Networks 802.11B Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table

    SMC N ETWORKS 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 70: Specifications

    Standards Ethernet: 802.3 Ethernet or 802.3u Fast Ethernet for 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Radio: IEEE 802.11b Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b compliant USA & Canada: 1 ~ 11 channels, Europe (ETSI): 1 ~ 13 channels, Japan: 1 ~ 14 channels Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Operating Frequency USA, Canada, and Europe (ETSI): 2400-2483.5 MHz...
  • Page 71 LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, Wireless Activity (TX/RX) Antenna Two 2.0 dBi omni-directional dipole antennas Network Management Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP SNMP Management Utility Operating System Compatibility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Supported Protocol TCP/IP, IPX Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP Passphrase key generation Temperature ° Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 °...

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 a shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted pair telephone wire. Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
  • Page 74 ERMINOLOGY...
  • Page 76 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe : Contact details can be found on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com european.techsupport@smc-europe.com Driver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads...

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