SMC Networks 2552W-G - FICHE TECHNIQUE Overview

Enterprise Wireless
OVERVIEW
The EliteConnect TM 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Access Point
(SMC2552W-G) provides a secure, and high-performance
enterprise class wireless LAN supporting up to 64 users.
The reliability, security, manageability and upgradability
of the SMC2552W-G make it an ideal solution for any
organization looking to satisfy its workforce's mobile
computing needs. The EliteConnect
Wireless Access Point (SMC2552W-G) ships as an
802.11b/802.11g access point, supporting 2.4GHz, and
54Mbps/11Mbps radio transmission. The 802.11b/g mini-PCI
modules future proofs your wireless network and also
provides the maximum mobility and flexibility needed for
today's wireless standards.
Wireless LAN security is a main concern in enterprise
deployment. The EliteConnect
Access Point (SMC2552W-G) provides enterprise level
advanced authentication and encryption security features.
Security features include the new Wi-Fi Protected Access

FEATURES

IEEE802.11b, and 802.11g compliant
Flexible management features
Detachable antennas
Enterprise level of authentication and encryption security
Anti-Theft mechanism
Power over Ethernet support (optional)
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SMC2552W-G
EliteConnect™ 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Access Point
TM 2.4GHz 802.11g
TM 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless
(WPA), up to 152-bit WEP encryption, AES, 802.1x
authentication access control with key rotation (MD5,
EAP-TLS per user per session key, EAP-TTLS per user per
session key, session key and broadcast key rotation, and
PEAP), support for FUNK Odyssey and Microsoft RADIUS
Server, up to 256 MAC address authentication,
open/share authentication, disabled SSID broadcast, and
up to 16 virtual LANs (VLANs).
The new SMC2552W-G also has flexible management
features. Web-based network management tools make
configuration and remote management of the network
simple. IT professionals can also use Command Line
Interface (CLI) to quickly and easily manage the device
and wireless network. In addition, SMC Networks
EliteView Management Software (version 6.12)* and
SNMP support in SMC2552W-G allows easy integration of
your wireless LAN with your wired infrastructure. Other
management features include Syslog and Event Logging.
If extended range is required, users can choose among
the wide selection of SMC 2.4GHz High Gain Antennas.
SMC2552W-G comes with detachable antennas with R-SMA
connectors for optional 2.4GHz High Gain Antenna for
extended range and coverage. The new enterprise level
802.11g Wireless Access Point supports Power over
Ethernet that adheres to 802.3af standard. Power over
Ethernet support reduces installation cost by using standard
Category 5 cable to provide power to the Access Point.
In addition, SMC2552W-G provides anti-theft mechanism
by integrating a Kensington security slot on the device.
All of the above make SMC2552W-G a perfect solution
with unparalleled flexibility and investment protection for
your wireless LAN deployment.

BENEFITS

Simultaneous support of IEEE802.11b, and 802.11g wireless
clients, IEEE802.11b/g compliance allows for seamless
interoperation among multiple vendors
Flexible network management through CLI, Web, Telnet, TFTP,
SNMP make it simple and easy to monitor, troubleshoot, and
view event logging
Optional use of 2.4GHz High Gain Antenna for extended range
and coverage
Enterprise class security features including the new WPA, up to
152-bit WEP encryption, AES, 802.1x authentication and dynamic
key management, up to 256 MAC address authentication,
disabled SSID broadcast
Built-in locking mechanism protects investment
Reduces installation cost by using standard Cat. 5 cable to
provide power to the Access Point