SMC Networks SMC2455W User's Manual
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1. LAN Settings This Access Point can be configured with static IP information or to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server From this section you can configure the following Static IP or DHCP Configuration For static IP settings you can configure IP Address e Subnet Mask e Gateway 4 When you have completed configuring these settings click the APPLY button to save the settings and reboot the Access Point 5 To configure wireless settings click on the Wireless link on the left hand navigation menu and then choose the Configuration option Section 6 Security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is used to protect your data as it is transmitted over the wireless connection The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point supports 3 levels of encryption 64 128 256 bit and both HEX and ASCII formats Please refer to the chart below for the each key and formats requirements 64 bit 128 bit 256 bit Character Limits ASCII 0 9 A Z HEX 10 characters 26 characters 58 characters 0 9 A F The SMC2455W also supports MAC Address filtering security feature This feature allows you to block unrecognized MAC address access to your wireless network Note The MAC Filtering option is only available using the Web based Utility 6 1 Configure WEP using Windows based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Windows based Utility See section 4 1 for more information 2 Click on the2. Plug the power connector into the Wireless Access Point while holding down the Reset button The TX RX LED will be solid then flash 5 6 times Then the LINK ACT LED will blink quickly several times Release the Reset button Unplug the power from the Access Point for 2 seconds and then plug the power back in The Access Point will reboot and the LEDs will return to the normal status Using the Web based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W Web based Utility See section 4 2 2 for more information Click on Tools link on the left hand navigation menu and then click the Reset option cy ta von Tools Hep HBok OA Seach SyFavoites Meda Gr Reset In the san that the system stops responding correctly or in some ves stops Settings will not Abe sand TS o perform the Gid ai ek oi oe eae ton erte You will be ee ETA your decision The power light stops 3 Click the APPLY button to complete the reset process 4 The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2455W Using the Web based Utility to reset the SMC2455W to factory defaults 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Tools link on the left hand navigation menu and then click the Configuration Tools option 3 Click the Default button to reset the unit to factory defaults http 77192 168 2 50 setupa htm Microsoft Internet Expl
3. SMC Networks 2 4GHz 11 22 Mbps Auto Sensing Wireless Access Point User Guide SMC2455W Copyright 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 SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright O 2002 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine California 92618 All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect and EZ Hub are trademarks of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective holders Compliances FCC Class B 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parti
4. WEP Settings button 27 3 Check the Data Encryption checkbox ES EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Bie E gn done IT Data Encryption SC Key Length ADL amp Key 1 fog nt 00 00 Etts S Kay 2 Poke BEL Under the WEP Settings section you can configure WEP Key Length e HEX or ASCII format Set Key Number to use Note For information on WEP Key structures see Section 6 6 2 Configure WEP using Web based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 28 29 3 Click on Wireless link on the left hand navigation menu and then select the Encryption option Encryption Encryption transmits your data securely over the wireless network To use encryption matching encryption keys must be setup on both the Access Point and wireless client devices 4 To enable WEP choose the WEP key length you want to use 5 Then set the WEP key format 6 Enter in the WEP key you want to use based on the key length and format 7 Select the WEP key you want to use by clicking the button next to the Key number 8 When you have completed configuring these settings click the APPLY button to save the settings and reboot the Access Point Note Once you enable WEP please make sure you have the same settings configured on the wireless adapters that you are using to access this Acce
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7. for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 Click on Tools link on the left hand navigation menu and then click the Firmware Upgrade option 4 Click the Browse button and browse to the location on you compou have th lat65 4 e 0 3 he SMC245 bitio ble TJ08 008 Section 10 Backing up and Restoring the Wireless Access Point The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point offers a configuration backup and configuration restore option through the Web based Utility This feature will allow you to save all of your configuration settings to a separate file so you can easily configure multiple Access Points with the same configuration 10 1 Back up the SMC2455W configuration 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 Click on Tools link on the left hand navigation menu and then click the Configuration Tools option TEZ net PS FIRST ET ER Back gt O A Qseach Favorites Meda Gr I Sete ae Tels 4 Click the Backup button to save the Access Point configuration file 5 When prompted save the SMC2455W_backup bin file on your computer 36 37 10 2 Restore the SMC2455W configuration from SMC2455W backup bin file 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 Click on Tools link o
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9. it will auto configure itself to any network setting 5 1 Configure the Wireless Access Point using Windows based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Windows based Utility See section 4 1 for more information 2 On LINK INFORMATION page you will see detailed information about the SMC2455W you are accessing To change your wireless settings click the AP Settings button EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Link Information AP Settings r Basic Settings IP Settings SSID WEAN WEP Settings Channel Auto 7 AP Name SMC a Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Link Information AP Settings Fixed IP Address IP Settings IP Address Setting WEP Settings Paucs I i a 5 2 Configure the Wireless Access Point using Web based Utility Setup Wizard 1 Log into the SMC2455W Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Setup Wizard link F TET Fie Ed Yew Favores Tools Help Bok gt OA Gseach aiFavortes Meda A Dr I Agdrest 88 rip 132 168 250 09 cg Sdauraned Fotio 3 The Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic configuration settings for the SMC2455W Through the wizard you can configure the following settings SSID e Channel e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 22 4 The first step in the Setup Wizard is to configure e SSID e Wireless Channel default wireless channel
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11. By default this selection is enabled allowing all wireless network cards in your wireless network to communicate with the Access Point TCP Transmission Control Protocol TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP IP networks Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets TCP enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP IP networks Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets TCP enables two hosts to estab lish a connection and exchange streams of data Transmission Rates The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You must select 1 2 MBps if you have older 802 11 compliant equipment on your network such as wireless adapters that support only 1 or 2 Mbps Selecting 1 2 MBps however does not limit the basic transfer rates of faster adapters UDP User Datagram Protocol UDP is a connectionless protocol that like TCP runs on top of IP networks Unlike TCP IP UDP IP provides very few error recovery services offering instead a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Is a security protocol for wire less local area networks WLANs defined in the 802 11b standard WINIPCFG Configuration utility based on the Win32 API for querying defining and managing IP addresses within a network A commonly
12. Collision Avoidance with ACK Security e 64 128 256 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP RF Frequency 2400MHz 2497 MHz Japan Band e 2400MHz 2483 5MHz North America Europe e 2455MHz 2475MHz Spain Sensitivity 80 dBm 22 Mbps PBCC 85 dBm 11Mbps PBCC 82 dBm 11Mbps CCK Frequency Stability e Within 25 ppm Data modulation type e BPSK 1 Mbps QPSK 2 Mbps e CCK 5 5 11 Mbps PBCC 5 5 11 22 Mbps Antenna Type e Dual Dipole Antennas with Diversity Power Consumption e Operation Maximum 1 05 A e Standby 600mA 20mA Dimension 3 5x55x1 5 in Weight 1 0 Ibs Compliance e FCC Class B e CE Industry Canada e Wi Fi Compliant 2446 5MHz 2483 5MHz France Temperature Range Operating Channel 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe e 14 Channels Japan RF Output Power e 16 18 dBm Antenna Gain e 2 dBi e Operating 0 C 50 C Storage 20 C 70 C Humidity e Operating 0 to 70 Storage 0 to 95 Non condensing Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Section 13 Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to issues regarding the installation and operation of your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point If the solution you are looking for is not listed here please visit SMC Networks web site at www smc com Before you begin troubleshooting your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point please make sure you ar
13. EZ Connect Turbo 2 4GHz 11 22 Mbps Auto Sensing Wireless Access Point The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point is the perfect device for adding wireless connectivity to your Ethernet network or expanding and existing wireless network Plug and Play installation allows users to easily set up this Wireless Access Point in minutes By offering both a Windows based and Web based administration utility the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point can be managed from any PC on your network To secure this wireless connection the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point supports 64 128 256 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption Feature Highlights IEEE 802 11b high speed wireless connection up to 22 Mbps e Supports extra Packet Binary Convolutional Coding PBCC modulation technique e Plug and Play installation 64 128 256 bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering function to ensure secure wireless data transmission e Supports a maximum of 253 users Compatibility e IEEE 802 3 802 3u e IEEE 802 11b e Wi Fi Complaint The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point package includes the following One EZ Connect Turbo 11 22 Mbps Wireless Access Point e One CD containing EZ Installation Wizard Utility Software and Complete Documentation One Power Adapter One Manual Minimum Requirements An A C power outlet 100 240V 50 60H2 to supply power to the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point An ava
14. cket to the specified address and waiting for a reply PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections Preamble Type The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Access Point and a roaming Network Card High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type All wireless points nodes on your network should use the same preamble type RJ 45 Short for Registered Jack 45 an eight wire connector used commonly to connect computers into local area networks LAN especially Ethernets RJ 45 connectors look similar to the RJ 11 connectors used for connecting telephone equipment only wider RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2 432 Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended Roaming Is the ability to move from one AP coverage area to another without interruption in service or loss in connectivity 44 45 Static IP Address A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Subnet Mask The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of subgroups or subnets The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets SSID Broadcast For security purposes this selection can be disabled allowing only those wireless network cards with the Access Point s SSID to communicate with the Access Point
15. cular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in con junction with any other antenna or transmitter Industry Canada Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio nois
16. devices that serve multiple users such as servers and printers are usually assigned static IP addresses FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Is transmission technology used in wireless transmissions where the data signal 42 43 is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that hops in a random but predictable sequence from frequency to frequency as a function of time over a wide band of frequencies The signal energy is spread in time domain rather than chopping each bit into small pieces in the frequency domain This technique reduces interference because a signal from a narrowband system will only affect the spread spectrum signal if both are transmitting at the same frequency at the same time If synchronized properly a single logical channel is maintained Firmware Code that is written onto read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM it is still new settings remain even when the device is turned off Fragmentation Threshold This specifies the maximum size a data packet will be before splitting and creating a new packet and should remain at its default setting of 2 346 A smaller setting means smaller packets which will create more packets for each transmission Only minor modifications of this value are recommended IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers pronounced I triple E is an organization that develops stan dards
17. e emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lec triques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B pre scrites dans la norme sur le mat rial brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie Warranty Limited Warranty Statement SMC Networks Inc SMC war rants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the applicable war ranty term 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 SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product which
18. e running the lat est firmware You can download the latest firmware from www smc com 1 If wireless clients are not able to connect to the Access Point please check the following a Make sure all wireless clients and the SMC2455W Wireless Access Point have the same SSID and WEP settings b Make sure the wireless clients are set to the Infrastructure Access Point mode 2 If you cannot connect to the SMC2455W using the utility a Make sure your local IP subnet conforms to the IP address of the SMC2455W By default the IP address of the SMC2455W is 192 168 2 50 b Make sure to use a Category 5 straight through cable if connecting the SMC2455W to a switch or a hub c Use a Category 5 cross over cable to connect directly from a computer to the SMC2455W 3 If you forget the password or you still cannot connect to the SMC2455W reset the Wireless Access Point to factory default settings see Section 1 2 40 41 Section 14 Glossary 802 11 802 11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology 802 11 specifies the over the air interface used between a wireless client and a base sta tion or between two wireless clients The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997 802 11b An extension to 802 11 that applies to wireless LANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission with a fallback to 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band 802 11b uses only DSSS Antenna Selection This selection is f
19. ect Turbo Wireless Access Point Home networking for device sharing Wireless Multimedia Wireless office for extension of Ethernet range Setting up temporary networks quickly The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point s default configuration is SSID WLAN AP Name SMC IP Address DHCP Subnet Mask DHCP The SMC2455W is a Plug and Play device When you plug this Access Point into your network it will automatically get an IP address from your DHCP server and begin to provide wireless connections based on your current network IP configuration 3 1 Verify Equipment and Permissions At computer that you want to install the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility software please have the following items available e The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point CD ROM e These installation instructions Before you proceed with the Utility setup verify the following You have administrator privileges on the computer that you are working on On computers running Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must be a member of the Administrator group to install software and change network settings If you cannot run setup click Log Off from the Start menu and then log on with an administrator s account If you don t have administrator access please contact your system administrator Disable any Anti Virus or other software applications that could hinder the installation process To install the Wireless Access Point Ut
20. hile it is still connected DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses DNS Domain Name System Is the system that is used to translate Internet domain names into Internet Protocol IP addresses domain name is a meaningful and easy to remember handle for an Internet address DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Is a transmission technology used in wireless transmissions where a data signal at the sending station is combined with a higher data rate bit sequence or chipping code that divides the user data accord ing to a spreading ratio The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern for each bit that is transmitted which increases the signal s resistance to interference If one or more bits in the pattern are damaged during transmission the original data can be recovered due to the redundancy of the transmission DTIM Interval This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server Network
21. ilable RJ 45 port on a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet device Section 1 Getting Started Site Location Choose a location for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Usually the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area Connect the Ethernet cable The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point should be connect ed to a network switch or hub that is connected to a DHCP serv er or connected to a Barricade Broadband Router Use a stan dard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ 45 connector to connect the Access Point to one of router hub or switch Connect the power cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 5V DC power socket on the rear panel Warning Use only the power adapter supplied with the SMC2455W Using another power adapter will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty Antennas LED Indicator lights Power e Wireless Transmit Receiver Ethernet Link Activity 1 1 EZ Connect Turbo 11 22 Mbps Wireless Access Point LED Indicators The preceding diagram shows the LED indicator lights on the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point has 2 external antennas which are adjustable for best wireless reception The front of the Wireless Access Point has 3 labeled indicator CON WD u Hold down the Reset button which is located on the back of the device You may need to use a pin or other pointed object to hold the button down
22. ility program insert the SMC2455W Utility and Documentation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive If the CD does not start automatically after a few seconds open My Computer double click the CD ROM icon and then double click Setup exe The Welcome splash screen should appear 14 15 3 2 Installing the Utility Software 1 At the splash screen click the Install Utility option to launch the Installation Wizard 2 Click the Next gt button to confirm the installation InstallShield Wizard x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility The InstallShield Wizard will install EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility on your computer To continue click Next 3 Configure the install location and then click the Next gt button to continue InstallShield Wizard x Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Browse msalsmed Next gt Cancel It is recommended that you choose the default folder name 4 Click the Finish button to complete the installation process InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard C
23. ireless security WEP 4 2 Using the Web based Utility 1 Launch your web browser i e Internet Explorer or Netscape 2 In the Address Bar type in the IP address that is configured on your Wireless Access Point The default Static IP address of SMC2455W is 192 168 2 50 18 19 Z hitp 192 168 2 50 Microsol ft Internet Explorer Ele Edt View Favore Tools Help Hook DAA DSeach jFavomer Meda JD I Ades el mone je a Ir Note The SMC2455W is DHCP enabled by default If you do not know the IP address that was assigned by your DHCP server please use the Windows Utility or look at your DHCP client list to get the correct IP address to use If you do not have a DHCP server on your network then the SMC2455W will auto assign itself an IP address of 192 168 2 50 3 Log into the Web based Utility The factory default password for he SMC2455W is default all lower case 4 Once logged into the Web based Utility you can Configure wireless settings and TCP IP settings Configure wireless security WEP Configure MAC address filtering Change administrator password View connection status and access point information Reset Restore Wireless Access Point Upgrade Firmware Section 5 Configure The SMC2455W EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point can be configured from both the Windows and Web based utility Since the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point ships with the default configuration of DHCP enabled
24. is 6 TST STS Enter the SSID Name and Channel Number 2 Set Encryption fe Done Intenet 5 When you have completed this step click the NEXT button 6 The second step in the Setup Wizard is to configure WEP encryption hap 152158 250 Se Encryption 2 Set Encryption Encryption transmits your data securely over the wireless network To use encryption matching encryption keys must be setup on both the Access Point and wireless client devices 23 Note If this is your first experience with wireless networking it is a good idea to keep WEP disabled until you have the connection up and running Then enable this security feature on both the Access Point and your wireless client 7 When you have completed this step click the FINISH button to save the settings and reboot the Access Point When you do this the Access Point will log you out of the Web based Utility 5 3 Configure the Wireless Access Point using Web based Utility Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup option provides more configuration options for the SMC2455W Access Point 1 Log into the SMC2455W Web based Utility See section 4 2 formore information 2 Click on ere an link a Ter Treia Tools eb Back gt OL BH Qseach GjFavomes Meda Jr I Agdrest 48 hetp 192 168 2 50 ogin cgi 24 25 3 To change the IP configuration on the SMC2455W click on the LAN link on the left hand navigation menu
25. n Both the Windows Utility and Web based Utility provide infor mation about the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point The information below outlines which information can be found in which utility Windows Utility AP Name e SSID e IP Address e Channel e WEP Enable Disable Utility Version Web Utility LAN Information e IP Settings IP Configuration SYSTEM Information e Firmware version e SSID e AP Name e MAC Address e Channel e WEP Enable Disable e Network Activity Log 7 1 View Wireless Access Point information using Windows based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Windows based Utility See section 4 1 for more information 2 The default page of the Windows based Utility displays all of the information outlined above 24 Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Se Status AP Settings IP Settings WEP Settings SSID AP Name SMC WLAN IP Address 192 168 2 50 Mac Address 00 0A E2 00 39 CD Domain 7 FGC Channel Auto WEP Security Disable 32 33 7 2 View Wireless Access Point information using Web based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 Click on Status link on the left hand navigation menu Use this Status section to view connection status firmware and hardware version numbers network activity and information on all clients con
26. n the left hand navigation menu and then click the Configuration Tools option 4 Click the Browse button and locate the SMC2455W SMC2455W_backup bin located on your computer 5 Click the Restore button to begin the restoration process Section 11 Uninstalling the SMC2455W Windows Utility If you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Windows Utility program please follow the steps below 1 Click Start then Programs choose SMC2455W Access Point Utility and then select Uninstall 2 To complete the uninstall process when prompted by the Confirm File Deletion dialog box click OK to continue Confirm Uninstall x Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components ECK cca 3 The uninstall process will begin 4 Click Finish to complete the uninstall process InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility on your computer 38 39 Section 12 Technical Specifications Data Rate e Up to 22 Mbps with Auto Fallback to 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Operating Range Up to 1 155 feet Interface e RJ 45 10 100 Mbps Power Jack 2 5mm Network Configuration Infrastructure Configuration and Management Web and Windows based Radio Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Media Access Protocol e CSMA CA
27. nected to the Access Point Current Time 10112002 11 34 02 pm LAN Information IP Address 192 168 2 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 21 Configuration Static Section 8 Changing the Password on the SMC2455W For network security it is a good idea to change the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point s default password To change the password on your SMC2455W follow the steps outlined below 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 The default page is the System section Click on Password Settings option ETL a htm Microsoft Intern Ee ER Took Help Back gt OA Qseach ajFavomes Meda A O I Address E hnp 192 168 2 50 setupa him Password Settings Set a password to restrict management access to the Access Point e Current Password Idle Time Out fio Min Idle Time 0 NO Time Out e New Password o Re Enter Password for Verification Note From this section you can also change the idle Time Out option This is the amount of time that Web based Utility will stay logged in without activity 34 Section 9 Upgrading the SMC2455W The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point is upgradeable through the Web based Utility Please verify that you have the latest firmware available from http www smc com 1 Log into the SMC2455W using the Web based Utility See section 4 2
28. omplete Setup has finished installing EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility on your computer Gancel 16 Section 4 Accessing the SMC2455W The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point can be configured and managed by using two different utilities Each utility provides the same functionalities e Windows Utility e Web based Utility 4 1 Using the Windows Utility 1 Click Start then Programs then SMC2455W Access Point Utility then SMC2455W Access Point Utility 2 The Utility will search your network for the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point When the SMC2455W is located you can view the current settings and make changes as needed amp EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Utility Link Information AP Settings IP Settings WEP Settings WLAN SMC IP Address 192 168 2 50 Mac Address 00 0A E2 00 39 CD Domain I FEC Channel Auto WEP Security Disable Available AP tene Juana 335 en AM lan a c2 aa As att on bal Note If the utility does not locate your Wireless Access Point on the first scan click the Refresh button 17 3 Once you have logged into the Windows Utility you can e View link and device information e See the available EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Points SMC2455W in your network if you have more than one SMC2455W installed e Configure wireless settings and TCP IP settings e Configure w
29. or choosing which antenna transmits data Authentication Type You may choose between Open System Shared Key and Both The Authentication Type default is set to Open System Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key All points on your network must use the same authentication type It is recommended that you use the default setting Beacon Interval This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area the AP address the Broadcast destina tion addresses a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps and the Traffic Indicator Message TIM Channel Refers to a communications path between two com puters or devices It can refer to the physical medium or to a set of properties that distinguishes one channel from another For example wireless channels refer to particular frequencies at which radio signals are transmitted on Wireless Networks in the US have 11 channels to choose from If an Auto channel is selected the device will automatically located and configure the best possible channel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network With dynamic addressing a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network In some systems the device s IP address can even change w
30. orer File Edt View Favorites Tools Help E Back gt 2 A GSeach Favorites Media lt 4 Sr I Srl EEE ea ee Jr 0 4 The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2455W to factory default Note If you set the SMC2455W to be DHCP enabled and changed the IP address or wireless settings on the SMC2455W you will need to use the Windows Utility to reconfigure the device so you can access the Web based Utility again 10 11 Section 2 Understanding Wireless Connections The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point is based on the IEEE 802 1 1b Wi Fi standard which uses radio transmission for network connectivity These 802 11b radio waves travel in all directions and can transmit through walls and floors Wireless transmission operating range and data throughput rate are based on several factors as described below in the following section 2 1 Recommendations for Best Wireless Performance The following information will help you achieve the best wireless range coverage and transmission rate from your wireless devices You should place the Wireless Access Point in the center of your wireless network Radio signals can travel farther outside of buildings and the best performance is when wireless components are in direct line of sight to one another Putting wireless components in high places helps avoid obstacles and provides better connectivity Building construction such as metal framing stucco and conc
31. rete walls and floors will reduce radio signal strength Try to avoid putting the Wireless Access Point next to walls large solid objects or next to large metal objects such as computer cases monitors and appliances i e microwave ovens e Wireless signal range speed and strength can be affected by interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices Electro magnetic devices that operate in the 2 4GHz frequency range such as radios and cordless phones may also interfere with wireless transmission 2 2 Adjusting the Antennas The antennas on the SMC2455W can be adjusted for best radio reception Start with the antennas pointing straight up and adjust each antenna if wireless reception is poor Certain areas such as directly below the antennas get relatively poor recep tion Pointing the antennas toward another wireless component does not improve reception Important Enable wireless security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP to protect your network from unwanted access For more information see section 6 for instructions on how to configure WEP on the SMC2455W 2 3 Wireless Distance Table The following distance table shows the interaction between wireless coverage area and transmission speed for SMC2455W under typical installation circumstances Speed Mbps 11 Mbps 528ft 160m 236 ft 72m 5 5 Mbps 640 ft 195m 240 ft 73m 2 Mbps 837 ft 255m 240 ft 73m 1 Mbps 1155 ft 350m 246 ft 75m Outdoor
32. s Environment A line of sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point and users Indoor Environment A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point and wireless broadcast device such as a wireless client 12 13 2 4 Understanding Wireless Security WEP Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potential security risk Without wireless security options configured on your network a person outside of your physical location but within your wireless range may be able to access the network and any data that is being transmitted over it SMC Networks wireless devices support the wireless security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your network over a wireless connection This security feature uses a secure network key called a WEP key The WEP key encrypts wireless data so that it is only readable by other computers that have the matching WEP key The WEP key is stored on each wireless device so that data can be encrypted and decrypted as it is transmitted over the network If you are transferring private information over this wireless connection it is recommended to enable WEP for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point For more information about WEP and security see section 6 Section 3 Setup Typical uses for the SMC EZ Conn
33. ss Point 6 3 Configure MAC Filtering using Web based Utility 1 Log into the SMC2455W Web based Utility See section 4 2 for more information 2 Click on Advanced Setup link 3 Click on Filter link on the left hand navigation menu MAC Address Filter se this section to control wireless access to your network through this Access Point MAC addresses listed in his table wall have access to your wireless network and deny access to unspecified MAC addresses This table can support up to 32 computers MAC address control 7 Enabled 1 f f 2 i 3 I I 4 C3 GG 0 5 MO00000 6 on 7 i I 8 mmn om co oe m m E a f aa f a P n x PDO0 0 0 0 I 1 C2 8 G C u O0OCOOCOC0O 5 f 16 I v Pi 8 OCOC CO0 9 m je m f Yo a il a eo 5 OJ Vee P pe FF WE ae Gp ea a foss FT ted 4 Check the Enable option 5 Enter in the MAC address of the clients users that you want to have access to your wireless network Note On the MAC Filtering option there is a Connection list option This drop down menu will list all of the clients connecting to the AP who received a DHCP IP address If you want to add one of these users to the MAC table simply select them in the drop down menu and select the ID that you want to copy them and click the Copy to button 30 31 Section 7 EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point Informatio
34. that often become national and international standards IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP IP network Networks using the TCP IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination The format of an IP address is a 32 bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods Each number can be zero to 255 For example 192 168 2 25 is a valid an IP address IPCONFIG A utility that provides for querying defining and managing IP addresses within a network This utility is usually run from the DOS prompt and is the perfect tool for troubleshooting connection issues LAN A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area for example within an office building MAC Address Short for Media Access Control address a hard ware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network In IEEE 802 networks the Data Link Control DLC layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers the Logical Link Control LLC layer and the Media Access Control MAC layer The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media Consequently each different type of network media requires a different MAC layer Ping Packet INternet Groper A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible It works by sending a pa
35. used utility under Windows 95 98 and Me for configuring networks WLAN Acronym for wireless local area network A type of local area network that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Time 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 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 World Wide Web http www smc com http www smc europe com For Literature or Advertising Response Call U S A and Canada 800 SMC 4 YOU Fax 949 679 1481 Spain 34 93 477 4935 Fax 34 93 477 3774 UK 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 France 33 0 41 38 32 32 Fax 33 0 41 38 01 58 Italy 39 02 739 12 33 Fax 39 02 739 1417 Benelux 31 33 455 72 88 Fax 31 33 455 73 30 Central Europe 49 0 89 92861 0 Fax 49 0 89 92861 230 Switzerland 41 0 1 9409971 Fax 41 0 1 9409972 Nordic 46 0 868 70700 Fax 46 0 887 62 62 Northern Europe 44 0 118 974 8700 Fax 44 0 118 974 8701 Eastern Europe 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Sub Saharan Africa 27 11 314 1133 Fax 27 11 314 9133 North Africa 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774 Russia 7 095 290 29 96 Fax 7 095 290 29 96 PRC 86
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