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Wireless Access Point

N Protocol-independent networking functionality
N 11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides an alternative to
wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs
N Coverage area 180 m (590 ft) at 11 Mbps, 550 m (1800 ft)
at 1 Mbps
N Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments
existing networks quickly and easily
N Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology
provides robust and secure wireless connection
N Easy installation
N Dual dipole antenna
™

User Guide

SMC2655W

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  • Page 1: Wireless Access Point

    ™ Wireless Access Point N Protocol-independent networking functionality N 11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides an alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs N Coverage area 180 m (590 ft) at 11 Mbps, 550 m (1800 ft) at 1 Mbps N Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily...
  • Page 3 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla February 2002 Irvine, CA 92618 Pub #: 150000003500E R02 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Part Number: 01-111322-006...
  • Page 4 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 5 All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term.
  • Page 6 RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
  • Page 7 OMPLIANCES FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council...
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet...
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssi- goder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ......22 SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table . 23 Specifications .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS viii...

  • Page 13: Ez Connect

    Use this device in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Cards to create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with Ethernet LANs.

  • Page 14: Package Checklist

    • This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com. Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point serves as a Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between your wired Local Area Network (LAN) and one or more Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). Just attach the access point anywhere along your Ethernet LAN to provide wireless stations within its area of coverage with transparent access to the local wired and wireless LAN.
  • Page 16 ARDWARE ESCRIPTION • Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change locations • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak periods Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a temporary setup. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods.

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    LED I NDICATORS LED Indicators The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Status Description Power (PWR) On (Red) Power is being supplied. Wireless Flashing (Green) The Access Point is transmitting data through Link wireless links.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION 1. Select the Site – Choose a location for your SMC2655W Wireless Access Point. 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 Access Point in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.

  • Page 19: Smcpwr-Inj Power Injector

    ™ EZ C ONNECT SMCPWR-INJ P OWER NJECTOR The SMCPWR-INJ* Power Injector allows the SMC2655W Access Point to receive power from the connected Ethernet hub or switch and is used with an Access Point that does not have access to a standard power outlet. Follow these steps to install the Power Injector: 1.

  • Page 20: Ez Connect

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Your SMC2655W is a plug and Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The SMC2655W Access Point includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application (EZ Connect Wireless AP Manager.) The SNMP agent supports read-write and read-only modes.

  • Page 21: Utility Installation (98/Me/Nt/2000)

    (98/M /NT/2000) TILITY NSTALLATION Utility Installation (98/Me/NT/2000) 1. Insert the SMC2655W utility disk into the floppy drive on your PC, and then enter the following command: A:\setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility program. Using the AP Management Utility 1.

  • Page 22: Configure Ap

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION 3. Enter the default password: MiniAP. 4. Click the “Command” main menu item. Configure AP The Configure AP screen displays the AP status and settings. The screen is divided into two sections. The first section is read-only. BSS ID - Media Access Control address Regulation Domain - Countries have different regulations regarding the use of radio frequencies WEP - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Enabled/Disabled status...
  • Page 23 AP M SING THE ANAGEMENT TILITY SSID - Clients in your network must use the same value entered here (Default: WLAN) Channel - Set the operating radio channel number (Default: 11) Note: Available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine which channels are available (FCC/IC: 1-11, ETSI: 1-13, France: 10-13, Spain: 10-11, MKK: 1-14) RTS Threshold - Set the RTS Threshold to enable the RTS/CTS...
  • Page 24 YSTEM ONFIGURATION Note: If a DHCP server does not exist in your network, then the Access Point will automatically use the values in the IP Address field. Encryption - Click the “Encryption” button to setup WEP security WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network and provide more secure data transmissions.

  • Page 25: Set Mac Filter

    AP M SING THE ANAGEMENT TILITY Create with Passphrase - The security key for WEP encryption is generated from your Passphrase string, so it must be the same on all clients in your network Manual Entry - Allows manual entry of security keys. (2 Hexadecimal digits in each block, A~F &...
  • Page 26 YSTEM ONFIGURATION Key in the MAC addresses of Ethernet devices you wish to allow to associate with the AP. Note: The format is 12 Hexadecimal digits. e.g. 0090D112AF89. Click “Add” and then click “Save” to save the changes. Otherwise, click “Add from File..” to add a previously saved text file of MAC addresses and click “Save”...

  • Page 27: Change Password

    AP M SING THE ANAGEMENT TILITY Change Password A password is required to configure the SMC2655W. Changing the password from the default value to a value of your choice will improve network security. On the “Change Password” screen you may change the password on the Access Point.

  • Page 28: Reload Default

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Reload Default The “Reload Default” screen will let you reload the factory default settings.

  • Page 29: Update Firmware

    AP M SING THE ANAGEMENT TILITY The table below lists the default values. Setting Default Value AP Name MiniAP SSID WLAN Channel RTS Threshold 2346 IP Address 192.168.0.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 DHCP Client Enabled Encryption Disabled MAC Address Filter Disabled Password MiniAP...

  • Page 30: Backup Configuration

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Backup Configuration Click “Backup Configuration” to save the AP parameters to a text file. Note: The Community_String item in the *.txt file is the password field. The field is encrypted and is unreadable in the file. Restore Configuration The configuration may be restored by clicking “Restore Configuration”...

  • Page 31: Network Configuration And Planning

    Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/ Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 23. The SMC wireless network cards and adapters can be configured as: • Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs •...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Infrastructure Wireless Lan For Roaming Wireless Pcs

    Service Set (ESS). By placing the Access Points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All SMC wireless network cards, adapters, and SMC2655W Wireless Access Points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact SMC Technical Support. 1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2655W access point: Make sure that all the SMC2655Ws 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 35: Smc Networks 802.11B Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table

    If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product, or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products, visit us on the Web at www.smc.com or call us toll-free at 800.SMC.4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind this and every product we sell with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and with a limited-lifetime warranty.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Model: SMC2655W Maximum Channels USA & Canada: 11, Europe (ETSI): 13, Japan: 14 Maximum Clients Operating Range Maximum distance at 11 Mbps: 180 m (591 ft) Maximum distance at 5.5 Mbps: 300 m (984 ft) Maximum distance at 2 Mbps: 450 m (1476 ft) Maximum distance at 1 Mbps: 550 m (1804 ft) Cell Separation (for roaming clients) 60 m (197 ft) between access points...
  • Page 37 PECIFICATIONS Weight 210 g (7.4 oz) LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, Wireless Activity Network Management Windows 98/Me/NT/2000 SNMP Management Utility Operating System Compatibility Windows 98/Me/NT/2000 Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP Temperature º º Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 º º...
  • Page 38 PECIFICATIONS Power Injector Model: SMCPWR-INJ Input Voltage 7 VDC ~ 35 VDC RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments (for AP) 4/5(+), 7/8(-) Size 5.17 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm (2.25 x 2 x 1 in) Connectors Two RJ-45 Connectors; One labeled “Access Point” and one labeled “Network”...

  • Page 39: 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 40 ERMINOLOGY Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Roaming – A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network. RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other.
  • Page 42 Fax 81-45-224-2331 Australia: 61-2-9416-0437; Fax 61-2-9416-0474 India: 91-22-8204437; Fax 91-22-8204443 If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com. Model Number: SMC2655W Part Number: 150000003500E 38 Tesla Revision Number: F1.7 E012002-R02 Irvine, CA 92618 Part Number: 01-111322-006...

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