SMC Networks SMC2652W User's Manual
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1. 1 x EZ Connect Wireless Access point SMC2652W 1 x Antenna dipole omni directional 1 x DC power adapter 1 x Software CD contains software drivers utility and manual 1 x User guide Description 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 WLAN s Just attach the access point anywhere along your Ethernet LAN to provide wireless stations within it s area of coverage with transparent access to the local wired and wireless LAN The EZ connect wireless Access Point supports an 11Mbps half duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel It is fully compliant with 2 4Ghz DSSS CSMA CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE802 11b and 10Mbps Ethernet as defines in IEEE 802 3 Applications System requirements The EZ Connect Wireless products offer a fast reliable and cost Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless Access point be sure effective solution for wireless client access to the network in you can meet the following requirements applications such as e An AC power outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz e Remote access to corporate network information Email file transfer and terminal emulation e An available RJ45 port on a 10Base T Ethernet hub or switch e Difficult to wire environments Old buildings and open areas e 802 11 compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP IP where wirin2. SMC2652W utility disk into the floppy drive on your PC and then enter the following command A utility setup Follow the on screen instructions to install the utility program 2 When you run the installed utility click on AP and then select scan from the menu The program will then detect all the SMC2652Ws wired to the Ethernet network 3 from the list of detected SMC2652W s select and double click on the unit you want to configure The web browser page will appear as follows E r k p PUAN Access Point Login User Password 4 enter the user name default and the password WLAN_AP This will take you to the home page Welcome to WLAN Access Point Management Utility BF imioranoi mi ji AP Control mis j AE jp harne reson ort 5 Click on AP information MIB AP control MIB TCP IP settings or change password to select the page required AP Name WLANOI AP Firmware Version 03 00 0B 0E BSS ID 00 90 D1 00 B8 9C Association Number 2 IP Address 192 168 0 33 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0251 DHCP ON DS Channel 11 SSID WLAN Logout The information MIB screen displays the categories of information shown above In the AP control MIB page set the parameters and then double click on apply to implement the settings DS channel Set the channel number as
3. the SMC web site at http www smc europe com EC Conformance Declaration The information technology products comply with ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN4501 They conform to the following specifications EMC EN55022 1988 CISPR 22 1985 Class A Class B EN50082 1 IEC 1000 4 2 3 4 6 These information technology products comply with the requirements of the LOW Voltage Directive 73 23 EC and the EMC directive 89 336 EEC 07 00
4. Bit manual Entry Key1 4 each key ID contains 10 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same key ID elements values to communicate Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer All wireless devices must have the same Key ID element values to communicate Key 1 Key ID value contains 26 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same key ID element values to communicate New Settings The TCP IP settings page allows you to view and change the network settings on the access point S AT Please reconnect the AP with the new TP Address With DHCP ON the IP address and subnet are set automatically If you want to set these yourself enter a new IP address and subnet mask in the New settings section of the TCP IP settings screen then click on Apply T Old Password New Password Repeat Password In the change password screen you may change the password on the access point As password is required to configure the SMC2652W Access point We suggest changing your password from the default to ensure network security EZ Connect Wireless Network Configuration and Planning SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as anintegrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs The SMC2652W PCI adapter can be configured as e Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs e Infrastructure fo
5. V1 0 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point User Guide SMC2652W meres SS Web Support Networks Hello and welcome NEW TEXT The SMC EZ Connect Network Kit contains everything you need to quickly and easily connect computers in your home or office together to form your own network or extend and improve your existing network The SMC EZ Connect Network Kit continues the SMC Home and Small Office network range and offers the fastest performance out of all of the products We know that you want to get started but before you go any further and start plugging things in please read through this manual as it will make the installation as easy to understand as possible Simply follow the A B C steps and you will be up and running very quickly Thank you for choosing SMC for your networking requirements For more information on the rest of the SMC Home and Small office networking range either view the brochure contained on the CD or go to www smc europe com for full information and support Operating systems This network kit is compatible and comes with drivers for the following operating systems e Microsoft Windows for Workgroup 3 11 e Microsoft Windows r 95 98 NT 2000 e Netware 4 11 5 0 FreeBSD 2 2 x 3 0 Linux e MAC OS v8 51 or higher e SCO Unixware 7 It is not necessary that both PCs run the same operating system Computer A PC or Power Macintosh with an available PCI slot Package Checklist
6. ashing Activity Yellow access point is ss point miting data through 3 Connect the Ethernet cable The SC2652W can be wired to a 10Base T Ethernet network with a network device such as a hub or switch Connect into the RJ45 connector socket on the back panel with category 3 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ45 connector 4 Connect the power cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 9V DC power socket on the rear panel Warning ONLY USE the power adapter supplied with the SMC2652W otherwise the product may be damaged Configuration Your SMC2652W is a plug and Play device This means that you do not need to configure it in most cases If you are adding this devices into an already existing wireless network or if you need to configure some advanced settings follow the instructions below The diskette labelled Utility Diskette that comes with the package contains a utility program for the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Any updates can be downloaded from SMC s website www smc com Warning back up your utility diskette and se the copy as a working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage The SMC2652W can be configured over an Ethernet network using RJ45 cable You may connect the SMC2652W to a network device such as a hub or switch Then run the utility program and configure the SMC2652W remotely as described below Windows NT 95 98 2000 Installation 1 Insert the
7. ating Frequency ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5 Mbps 80dBm 11Mbps 76dBm typical Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Power supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60Hz Output 9VDC 1A Output power 13 dBm minimum Physical size 13 x 18x 4 cm Weight 365 grams LED indicators Power Ethernet link Ethernet activity Wireless link and Wireless activity Network management HTML web browser interface Windows 95 98 NT 2000 Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C Storage 0 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 8 non condensing Compliances CE mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000 42 3 4 6 11 Emissions FCC Part 15 B ETS 300 328 RCR STD 33A Safety CSA NTRL CSA 22 2 No 950 amp UL 1950 EN60950 TUV GS Vibration Shock IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 32 Standards IEEE 802 3 10baseT IEEE 802 11b Warranty Limited lifetime Copyright New Text Information furnished by SMC brand 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 patents by SMC SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Warranty Complete warranty information for all SMC products is available on
8. g is difficult compatible protocol installed e Frequency changing environments Retailers manufacturers e Web browser for configuration and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Installation 1 Select a site Choose a proper place for your SMC2652W Access point In general the best location to place the access point is at the centre of your wireless coverage area within line of sight to all your mobile stations e Temporary LANS for special projects Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites which need temporary set up for a short time period e Home users Home users and people who work from home who 2 DRR j Attach the Antenna Screw the antenna into the antenna need easy and quick installation of a small computer network connector ANT on the back panel Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance LED Indicators The EZ Connect Wireless Access point includes five status LED indicators as shown below RJ 45 Connector Wireless Power Activity Antenna Connector RS 232 Port Ethemet Ethemet Wireless Link Activity Link LED Status Description Power On Red Indicates that power is being supplied Ethernet On Green Indicates a valid Ethernet cable link Link Ethernet Flashing Indicates that Activity Yellow transmitting o Reset Button DC 9V Power Cable Wireless Flashing Station Green Wireless Fl
9. olding in the button apply power to the AP LQ r Fle T E S r Server e a A iii Wait until both the RF activity LED and the RF link ee NAN S LED both start to flash on and off together iv Rlease the push button and the LED s will turn off You are now in the control mode v Select the desired function by pressing the reset button Note hold the button until the LED s change to the the next configuration Link Activity Function off off No action will boot normally off ON Revert to factory default settings Before setting up an ESS for roaming you need to choose a clear On Off Force boot from primary code image radio channel and ideal location for the SMC2652W access points to maximize performance On On No action will boot normally The function changes to the next in sequence every time the SPECIFICATIONS push button is pressed The pattern repaeats Model SMC2652W Function 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 as the push button is Maximum channels ETSI 13 pressed repeatedly Maximum clients 128 Operating range Control mode is automatically exited when the AP has not detected any push button preeses for approx 3 seconds Cell seperation 30M between access points At that point it will flash both LED s twice indicating it is for roaming clients proceeding with the boot Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11Mbps per channel Network configuration Lan to access point to wireless card access point to wireless card Oper
10. r enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers each equipped with a wireless adapter connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation Ad Hoc Wireless LAN g Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter A l Ww Notebook with b Q Wireless PC Card PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2652W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations 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 The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN but also doubles the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Wired LAN E
11. the operating radio channel Note the available channel settings are displayed to the right of the DS channel field Local regulations determine which channels are available FCC IC 1 11 ETSI 1 13 france 10 13 Spain 10 11 MKK 1 14 SSID This should be set to the same value as other stations in your network default Wlan RTS Threshold et the RTS threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network default 2305 which means disabled Encryption Click Encryption icon for the WEP setting E WEP For more secure data transmission set the WEP to Wep_128 or WEP_64 to ensure wireless network security The advanced wired equivelant privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorised access The 128 bit setting gives a higher level of security but the setting must be the same as other clients in your wireless network default disabled Key entry This field can be set to passphrase or manual Entry Select Entry The passphrase means the key elements will be auto generated by the internal algorithym according the string defined in the passphrase field The Manual Entry means the key elements allow need user key in by manually 2 hexadecimal digitals in each block Passphrase The security key for WEP encryption is generated from your Passphrase string so it should be the same as all the otherstations in your network 64
12. xtension p to Wireless Adapters E b File pi Server Desktop PC ROAS Switch PN 3 i Pa Notebook with Wireless N PC Card Adapter te l AAZ Access Point b PC with Wireless PC Adapter Setting the Communication Domain Trouble shooting Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set BSS is the Check the following items before contacting SMC technical support communication domain for each SMC2652W access point For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming set the domain 1 If the mobile users do not have roaming access to the identifier SSID for the wireless card to the BSS ID of the access SMC2652W access point check the following point you want to connect to Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the SMC2652W access point he wants you to connect a Make sure that all the SMC2652W s and stations in the ESS in to Roaming Wireless PCs which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEPsetings SSID and authentication algorithm A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create 2 If the SMC2652W cannot be configured using the web browser an Extended Service Set ESS By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created wireless users within a Power down the the AP this ESS can roam freely i Push in the reset button located on the back of the SMC2652W Te E ii While h
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