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  • Page 3: User Guide

    EZ Connect Wireless AP User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 g 108 Mbps Revision #: R01, F1.0 July 2005...
  • 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: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    OMPLIANCES 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.

  • Page 6: Industry Canada Statement

    EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. EC Declaration of Conformity SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Page 7 Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES 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 9: Safety Compliance

    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 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™ g 108 Mbps Wireless AP ..1 Introduction ........1 Package Checklist .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS Network Settings ......26 Wireless ........27 Security .

  • Page 13: Ez Connect G 108 Mbps Wireless Ap

    EZ C ONNECT Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP (SMCWEBT-G) 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 •...

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    108 M ONNECT Package Checklist The EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP package includes: • One EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP (SMCWEBT-G) • One 5 VDC power adapter • Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation Wizard, and Utility program •...

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE The Wireless AP provides up to 108 Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b/g. The Wireless AP is backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN infrastructure. It also 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 AP includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2. Front Panel TX/RX (wireless) LINK/ACT (WAN) PWR (power) Status Description On (Blue) The device has established a valid wireless link. Flashing (Blue) The device is transmitting or receiving data via wireless.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless AP, 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 • 802.11b/g compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP protocols installed •...

  • Page 19: Hardware Installation

    RJ-45 socket of the device that will communicate over a wireless connection with an access point. 4. If used in Access Point mode, connect the SMCWEBT-G to an Ethernet network device such as a hub or a switch using category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    YSTEM The SMCWEBT-G is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The latest firmware 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 SMCWEBT-G, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMCWEBT-G. If you are not familiar with this procedure, see the “Using IPCONFIG” section below. Note: The default IP address of the SMCWEBT-G is 192.168.2.25...

  • Page 22: Using Ipconfig

    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 SMCWEBT-G. If your IP subnet is different, please go to the “Configuring Your IP Address” on page 11.

  • Page 23: Configuring Your Ip Address

    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. DDRESS...
  • Page 24 ONFIGURING 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. 4.

  • Page 25: Windows Xp

    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. INDOWS...
  • Page 26 IP A ONFIGURING DDRESS 3. Click Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties.
  • Page 27 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. Click OK and click Close to continue and save the changes. INDOWS...

  • Page 28: Web Management

    You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the SMCWEBT-G configuration screens. The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.

  • Page 29: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless AP’s management interface consists of Setup Wizard, Home Network Settings, a Security section and Advanced Settings. Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless AP, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.

  • Page 30: Login Screen

    Every visit to the page. Login Screen To access the SMCWEBT-G’s management interface, enter the Wireless AP IP address in your web browser Then enter the password and click LOGIN. (Default password: smcadmin) Note: Your password is case sensitive.

  • Page 31: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Getting Started Click on the SETUP WIZARD button of the left-hand main menu. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Getting Started. Simply click NEXT to proceed to the following screen and configure your wireless settings for your Wireless AP. ETUP IZARD...

  • Page 32: Operating Mode

    ANAGEMENT Operating Mode Select the wireless mode for your Wireless AP. You can set the Wireless AP to act as a wireless Access Point, extending transmission range Repeater, or end-node Ethernet Client (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc). See “Operating Mode” on page 27 for details. (Default: Access Point)

  • Page 33: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings Enter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless AP and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same value. For security purposes, you should change the default SSID immediately.
  • Page 34 ANAGEMENT Parameter Wi-Fi Channel Number Extend Range Super G Atheros’ Super G is a series of intelligent mechanisms that engage when additional bandwidth is available and/or needed. It increases the actual end user throughput of an 802.11a/b/g network. These features include bursting, compression, fast frames and Dynamic and Static Turbo.
  • Page 35 Feature Characteristics Dynamic Turbo • Similar to trunking techniques used in Fast Ethernet networks, utilizes dual channels to “double” transmission rates • Analyzes environment and adjusts bandwidth utilization accordingly Static Turbo • Utilizes dual channels to “double” transmission rates • Fixed dual-channel mode ETUP Benefit •...

  • Page 36: Confirm Settings

    ANAGEMENT Confirm Settings The Confirm Settings screen displays a summary of the configuration parameters. It allows you to verify the new configuration of the Wireless AP. Click SAVE SETTINGS to enable the new settings, or click on BACK to change your settings.

  • Page 37: Home Network Settings

    Clicking the Home icon at any time, returns you to this home page. The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus that display configuration status and parameters. Status The Status screen shows LAN/wireless connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers of the SMCWEBT-G. ETWORK ETTINGS...

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address for the SMCWEBT-G. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server or FTP server.

  • Page 39: Wireless

    These modes are described below: • Access Point – If the SMCWEBT-G is in Access Point mode, you must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless AP and all of your wireless clients.
  • Page 40 ANAGEMENT • Repeater – In Repeater mode, the radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) of the SMCWEBT-G must be set to the same values as those of the access point with which the Wireless AP is associated. • Ethernet Client (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc) – To configure the...

  • Page 41: Channel And Ssid

    Channel and SSID Menu Description Wireless Network All wireless clients and the wireles access points within a Name (SSID) specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID. (Default: SMC) Broadcast Broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy Wireless Network connection with client PCs.
  • Page 42 • Japan: 1 ~ 14 channels In the wireless repeater mode, it allows you to effectively extend the coverage of another SMCWEBT-G that is configured to operate in Access Point mode. (Default: Disable) Note: If this setting is in use, be sure that the associated...
  • Page 43 Parameter Description SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be the same on the Wireless AP and all of its wireless clients. Channel This device supports the following modes 11g only, 11b only, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-Dynamic Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo.

  • Page 44: Security

    ANAGEMENT Security Wireless Wireless Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption security requires you to use the same protocol set (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless AP and all of your wireless clients.
  • Page 45 ECURITY Access Control The MAC Filtering feature of the SMCWEBT-G allows you to control access to your network for up to 32 clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. If MAC address filtering is...
  • Page 46 Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/ decryption keys for a wireless access point and all of its wireless clients. The SMCWEBT-G supports shared key encryption with key lengths of the 64-bit standard and 128-bit industry standard.
  • Page 47 Encryption Keys You may manually enter the keys or automatically generate encryption keys. To manually configure the keys, enter 10 digits for each 64-bit key, or enter 26 digits for the single 128-bit key. (A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.) For automatic 64-bit security, check the box of Passphrase, enter a passphrase and click SAVE SETTINGS.
  • Page 48 ANAGEMENT WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)/Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) combines Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication service. With TKIP, WPA/ WPA2 uses 48-bit initialization vectors, calculates an 8-byte message integrity code, and generates an encryption key periodically.
  • Page 49 Field Default Parameter Cypher suite TKIP+AES (WPA/WPA2) AES (WPA2 Only) Pre-shared key Passphrase type (8~63 characters) Pre-shared Key None Group Key Per 1800 seconds Re_Keying Description The security mechanism used by WPA/WPA2 for frame body and CRC frame encryption AES encryption, which is stronger than TKIP, is used for WPA2.

  • Page 50: Advanced Settings

    Backup AP Configuration – Saves the SMCWEBT-G’s configuration to a file. • Restore from saved configuration file – Restores settings from a saved backup configuration file. • Restore AP to Factory Defaults – Restores the SMCWEBT-G settings back to the original factory defaults.
  • Page 51 DVANCED ETTINGS Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware 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 BEGIN UPGRADE. Check the Status screen INFORMATION section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
  • Page 52 ANAGEMENT Reset Click REBOOT AP to reset the SMCWEBT-G. Your settings will not be changed. The reset will be complete when the power LED is lit red.

  • Page 53: 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 SMCWEBT-G to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive.

  • Page 54: Network Configuration And Planning

    Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter or SMCWEBT-G Ethernet Client, 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 55: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    ETWORK ONFIGURATION AND LANNING 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 56: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    ESS must be configured with the same SSID. Note: If Access Point 2 is replaced by an SMCWEBT-G set to Repeater mode then the SMCWEBT-G will not establish its own BSS, but will repeat data messages between Access Point 1 and end users, thus extending the coverage area of Access Point 1.

  • Page 57: A Wireless Lan With Internet Access

    ONFIGURATION AND LANNING A Wireless LAN with Internet Access In this application one SMCWEBT-G is in Ethernet client mode connected to a Microsoft Xbox. Another SMCWEBT-G is acting in access point mode. This provides a wireless network and also Internet access for applications including Internet game playing.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    2. If the management utility cannot connect to the SMCWEBT-G: Check that your local IP address settings conform to the SMCWEBT-G settings. 3. If you forgot your password or your SMCWEBT-G has locked up, you can reset it to factory defaults by performing the following steps: •...

  • Page 59: Maximum Distance Table

    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 and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. Environment 11 Mbps 300 m...

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Data Rates 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Frequency Band IEEE 802.11b/g Radio: 2.4 GHz USA - Canada - Europe - Japan - Modulation Type OFDM, CCK Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan)
  • Page 61 Sensitivity Modulation Rate Modulation Rate 802.11b - 1 Mbps 802.11b - 2 Mbps 802.11b - 5.5 Mbps 802.11b- 11 Mbps 802.11g - 6 Mbps 802.11g - 9 Mbps 802.11g - 12 Mbps 802.11g - 18 Mbps 802.11g - 24 Mbps 802.11g - 36 Mbps 802.11g - 48 Mbps 802.11g - 54 Mbps...
  • Page 62 PECIFICATIONS RF Output Power Modulation Rate 802.11b - 1 Mbps 802.11b - 2 Mbps 802.11b - 5.5 Mbps 802.11b- 11 Mbps 802.11g - 6 Mbps 802.11g - 9 Mbps 802.11g - 12 Mbps 802.11g - 18 Mbps 802.11g - 24 Mbps 802.11g - 36 Mbps 802.11g - 48 Mbps 802.11g - 54 Mbps...
  • Page 63 PECIFICATIONS Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, Wireless Activity (TX/RX) Network Management Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP SNMP Management Utility Operating System Compatibility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Supported Protocol...
  • Page 64 PECIFICATIONS...

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