SMC Networks SMC2755W User's Manual
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1. 42 Emissions ETS 300 328 RCR STD 33A Safety CSA NTRL CSA 22 2 No 950 amp UL 1950 EN60950 TUV GS IEC60950 CB Standards IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 11a Warranty Limited Lifetime TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY 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 Backbone The core infrastructure of a network The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system Base Station In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range In cellular and personal communications applications each cell or micro cell has its own base station each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance ESS ESS ESS ID SSID stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set LAN mobile users can roam2. Click the Advanced setup on the right bottom corner to display additional information about the Access Point configuration as shown below SMC Netw OR Channel Authentication Type Standard WEP Setup You have just finished the Basic Setups of the access point Home Advanced setup Exit Z Advanced Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer Identification Channel Advanced Setup This page displays the current configurations of the access point After modifying the configuration parameters you must click Apply to save the changes and reboot the access point Performance Synchronization Transmit Threshold TCP IP Settings e Encryption e SNMP System 15 EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Note The Advanced Setup screen allows you to view 3 and change the current Saving configuration You need to reboot to let the settings effect configurations of the Access Point After Reboot modifying the configuration parameters you must click on the Apply button to save the changes The new settings will not take effect until you click Apply to refresh the Access Point Then you need to click Reboot button to reboot the access point The web browser loses connectivity with the AP web server as the access point reboots To establish a network connection to the rebooted access point wait until it has completed rebooting Id
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4. regulations which determine the number of channels that are available FCC 8 channels MKK 5 channels Turbo Mode You may either Enable or Disable the Turbo Mode Default Disable The Turbo Mode is the enhanced wireless LAN operating mode not regulated in the standard IEEE 802 11a that can provide a higher data rate The Normal Mode of the 802 11a access point provides connections up to 54 Mbps Enabling the Turbo Mode on the 802 11a Access Point allows the AP to provide connections up to 72 Mbps data rate 17 EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Note During Normal Mode the channel bandwidth is 20MHz During Turbo Mode the channel bandwidth is increased to 40MHz However there will only be three channels available when the Turbo Mode is enabled Only 1 channel in Japan Performance 18 Identification Channel i Performance You may configure the access point s Data Rate and Transmit Power in this page Performance Synchronization Data Rate best E 5 Transmit Threshold TCP IP Settings Transmit Power full z full half Encryption e SNMP quarter gt System eighth Data Rate Select best from the drop down list to optimize the data transfer speed for your network Default best Data Rate Transmit Power Set the signal strength transmitted from the Access Point The longer transmission distance
5. 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT SNMP SMC Netw Identification Channel SNMP Set the SNMP Community Name Performance Synchronization SNMP Publi Transmit Threshold TCP IP Settings Encryption SNMP System Use this screen to display and enter a community string for the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP To communicate with the Access Point the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication System SMC Networks Identification Channel 8 This page includes the system information such as password setting You may also update the access point s firmware using the Firmware Update tool This page also allows you to restore configurations by using the Reset or Restore Factory Synchronization Defaults tools Transmit Threshold TCP IP Settings Encryption e SNMP System Performance Change Password eee Factory Defaults Upgrade Firmware Your current version is 1 1 1 Tt may take serveral minutes to upgrade the firmware please wait Change Password Use this screen to change the password on the Access Point 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Factory Default Use the Restore button to load the factory default configuration and reboot this device Note that all user configured information will be lost You w
6. If you set the value to 2 the access point will save all multicast frames for the BSS and forward them after every second beacon Having smaller DTIM intervals delivers multicast frames in a more timely manner causing stations in Power Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster Having higher DTIM values though delays the transmission of multicast frames Default 1 Transmit Threshold SMC 20 Identification Channel Transmit Threshold Set the Transmit Threshold In this page you may set the Fragment Length and the RTS Length Performance Synchronization Transmit Threshold Fragment Length 256 2346 2346 TCP IP Settings Encryption RTS Length 256 2346 2346 e SNMP System Fragment Length 256 2346 The Fragment Length can be set between 256 and 2 346 If the packet size is smaller than the preset Fragment size the packet will not be segmented Fragmentation of the PDUs can increase the reliability of transmission because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size If there is significant interference present or collisions due to high network utilization try setting the fragment size to send smaller fragments This will enable the retransmission of smaller frames much faster However it is more efficient to set the fragment size larger if very little or no interference is present because it requires overhead to send multip
7. The program will then detect all the SMC2755W Wireless Access Point s on the network Default SMC2755W IP address is 192 168 1 20 Action Options Help Station Channel BSSID IP Address Network Name SSID 52 00 30 F1 1B 56 CD 192 168 1 20 ANY 4 If DHCP is turned ON default setting is Disable page 21 and a DHCP server is located on the network then the Access Point will automatically be assigned an IP address when booted From the list of detected devices see the above screen select and double click on the unit you want to configure EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5 The Web management window will appear You can also manually launch a web browser from a PC and enter the IP address that is assigned to the SMC2755W The SMC2755W 802 11a AP Web based configuration page will be displayed Setup Wizard 1 To access the Access Point s management interface enter the username Admin with a password Sup and click Login LOGIN USER ID amp PASSWORD Username Password LOGIN CANCEL Please enter Username and Password 2 The home page displays the Main Menu on the screen Fie Edt view Favorites Tools Help El 9 gt 2 3 Qsearch Favorites 36 r S A Address F manuals wireless access point smc smc27S5wulindex htm ec 10 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 Click on Setup Wizard to display basic confi
8. frames with the addresses defined SYSTEM CONFIGURATION in the Standard WEP Setup screen Default Open System SM Networks ORS Channel Authentication Type Open System Shared Key O Standard WEP Setup Authentication Type 13 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 14 Standard WEP Setup For more secure data transmission click on the Enable radio button to ensure wireless network security Then select one shared key 1 4 and the proper key size WEP Default Disable Standard WEP Setup gt WEP 6 Disable Enable WEP gt Default Shared Key 1020304 Shared Key Key Size Shared Key 1 LOOO o Esbit SharedKey2 77000 esr SharedKey3 903000 ear z ea vit eee Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network The WEP setting must be the same on each client in your wireless network 64 Bit Manual Entry Key 1 4 Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate 128 Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate 152 Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 32 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate 5 Click on the Finish button when completed SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Advanced Setup
9. product may be damaged EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS Access POINT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The CD ROM that comes with the package contains a utility program for the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Any updates can be downloaded from SMC s Web site at http www smc com Note Check the SMC website for more support options See Troubleshooting on page 36 You can access the online support options at http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_support_tools The SMC2755W can be configured over an Ethernet network using RJ 45 cable You may connect the SMC2755W to a network device such as a hub or switch Then run the utility program and configure the SMC2755W remotely as described below Windows Installation 98 2000 Me NT XP 1 Insert the CD ROM that comes with the package into the CD ROM drive on your PC and then enter the following command D utility setup Follow the on screen instructions to install the utility program 2 After you finish the installed utility choose Programs then SMC EZ Connect 802 11a and select EZ Connect 802 11a Configuration Utility from the Start menu LJ Adobe Type Manager En SMC EZ Connect 802 11a gt jac EZ Connect 802 11a Configuration Utility bal Uninstall EZ Connect 802 114 Configuration Utility Fey Programs EX Documents Li Bh Settings os Search L Hep pal Run Shut Down Jesa Qik 3
10. the higher transmission power required Default full Selections full half quarter and eighth SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Synchronization In order to obtain transmission the Access Point and connected clients need to be synchronized Se Identification Channel i Synchronization Performance Synchronization between the access point and the clients that associate with it In order to obtain transmission the access point and clients associated need to be synchronized Synchronization O uursdtie 2 Beacon Interval 20 1000 100 TCP IP Settings Encryption DIM 1 16384 SNMP System Beacon Interval 20 1000 Set the interval value of beacon between synchronized frames These synchronous frames also contain indication of frames that need to transmit to the power saved stations Default 100 DTIM 1 16384 Set the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM interval value The DTIM indicates how often the MAC layer forwards multicast traffic This parameter is necessary to accommodate stations using Power Save mode In order to maximize the utilization of channels broadcast data is not transmitted every beacon for stations in Power Save mode These power saved stations must wake up to receive broadcast data at the DTIM interval 19 EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT The DTIM is the interval between two synchronous frames with broadcast information
11. 5 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS Access POINT 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact SMC Technical Support 1 If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2755W Wireless Access Point check the following Make sure that all the SMC2755Ws and wireless devices in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting SSID and authentication algorithm If the SMC2755W cannot be configured using the Web browser page 10 e Remove power from the SMC2755W e Push in the reset button located on the back of the SMC2755W to restore the factory default settings e Plug the power connector back to the Access Point SMC Networks 802 11a Wireless Products 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 we post below 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 wireless products you can visit us on the Web of www smc com or you can 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 limite
12. EZ Connect 802 1123 Wireless Access Point 9 4 Protocol independent networking functionality 54Mbps data rate per channel up to 72 Mbps in turbo mode offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs Coverage area up to 1650 feet Seamless connectivity to wired 10 100Mbps Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily 64 128 152 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP support Omni directional antenna Easy installation SMC a Networks EZ Connect User Guide From SMC s EZ line of low cost workgroup LAN solutions SMC Networks 6 Hughes December 2001 Irvine CA 92618 Part No 01 111320 006 Phone 949 707 2400 Pub gt 1 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 2001 by SMC Networks Inc 6 Hughes Irvine CA 92618 All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan 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
13. LAN for roaming wireless PCs NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING Network Topologies Ad hoc Wireless LAN no AP or Bridge 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 Notebook with J J Wireless USB Adapter lt y i k with 9 ao L PC with Wireless PCI Adapter 33 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 34 The SMC2755W can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations An integrated wired 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 increases 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 con
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16. between different BSSs in an ESS ESS ID SSID 43 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 44 Ethernet A popular local area data communications network which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps base band transmission rate using a shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire 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 RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64 bit 128 bit or 152 bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 707 2400 949 707 2460 Fax From Europe 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Greenwich Mean Time 44 0 1188 748740 44 0 1189 748741 Fax INTERNET E mail address techsupport smc com tech support smc europe com Driver updates http www smc com index cfm action tech_support_drivers
17. d lifetime warranty SMC 802 11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental 2 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Condition Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps_ Mbps Outdoor 35m 40m 221m 251 m 322m 350 m 382 m 453 503 m Environment 115 fd 132 ft 726 ft 6825 ft 1056 ft 01155 ft 1254 ft 1485 ft 1650 ft Indoor Environment 40 ft 60 ft 82 ft 09 ft 015 132 fd 149 W 157 fd 16 f 12m 18m 25 30m 35m 40m 45 48m 50m 37 Notes 1 Outdoor Environment A line of sight environment with no interference or obstruction between Access Point and users 2 Indoor Environment A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between Access Point and users EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 38 SPECIFICATIONS Model SMC2755W Maximum Channels US amp Canada 8 normal mode 3 turbo mode Japan 5 normal mode 1 turbo mode Maximum Clients 64 Operating Range Up to 1 650 feet Data Rate Normal Mode 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps per channel Turbo Mode 12 18 24 36 48 72 Mbps per channel Network Configuration Infrastructure Operating Frequency 5 15 5 25 GHz dower band US Canada Japan 5 25 5 35 GHz middle band US Canada Sensitivity Modulation Rates Sensitivit
18. e following requirements An A C power outlet 100 240 V 50 60 Hz which will supply power for the Access Point An available RJ 45 UTP port on a 10 100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch 802 11a compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP IP compatible protocol installed Web browser for configuration EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HARDWARE INSTALLATION SMC2755W Top Panel SMC 0 r Z Connect O r 9 802 11a Wireless Access Point SMC2755W 000 1 Select the Site Choose a proper place for your SMC2755W Wireless Access Point In general the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area within line of sight to all wireless devices 2 Placement of the Wireless Access Point Proper placement will improve performance Try to place the Access Point in a position that can best cover its BSS refer to page 34 Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance RJ 45 3 3 V DC Connector Power Socket 3 Connect the Ethernet Cable The SMC2755W can be wired to a 10 100Mbps Ethernet through a network device such as a hub or a switch Connect to the RJ 45 connector socket on the back panel with category 3 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ 45 connector 4 Connect the Power Cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 3 3 V DC power socket on the rear panel Warning USE ONLY the power adapter supplied with the SMC2755W Otherwise the
19. entification The SSID Service Set Identification is the name of a basic service set provided by an Access Point All clients that want to connect to the Internet via an Access Point must set their SSIDs as the same as that of the Access Point Identification Channel Identification Performance EEE settings is used to distinguish your access point from other access points These settings include SSID and System Name Synchronization Transmit Threshold ssio ANY ooo TCP IP Settings Encryption SNMP System SSID The Service Set ID This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network Default ANY SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Channel Identification Channel Channel This page is used to select the number of channels as the operating radio channels in the access point or to enhance wireless LAN data rate up to 72 Mbps by enabling Synchronization the Turbo Mode Transmit Threshold TCP IP Settings Radio Channel 52 5 26Ghz z Encryption e SNMP Performance Turbo Mode Disable Enable System Radio Channel The radio channel through which the Access Point communicates to PCs in its BSS Default 52 for US and 38 for Japan Note that the DC channel for wireless clients is automatically set to the same as that used by the Access Point to which it is linked Note The available channel settings are limited to local
20. erable cost savings over wired LANs which include long term maintenance overhead for cabling Using this new 802 11a technology the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point can easily replace a 10Mbps Ethernet connection or seamlessly integrate into a newer 10 100 Ethernet LAN Package Checklist The EZ Connect 802 11a Wireless Access Point package includes e One EZ Connect Wireless Access Point SMC2755W e One 3 3 V DC power adapter e One installation CD ROM which includes User Guide and the 802 11a Utility Program e This User Guide EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at Wwww smc com Please 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 Hardware Description Ethernet Compatibility SMC s Wireless Access Point can attach directly to LOBASE T 100BASE TX twisted pair Ethernet LAN segments These segments must conform to the IEEE 802 3 specification The Access Point appears as an Ethernet node and performs a routing function by moving packets from the wired LAN to remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure Radio Characteristics The Wireless Access Point uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM and a shared collision doma
21. gurations including SSID Channel Authentication Type and Standard WEP Setup Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back gt 9 0 A Qsearch 46 9 Ay 9 1 Address 4 2 3 Setup Wizard The 802 11a access point is a Plug and Play device This means you do not need to 8 Authentication Type configure it in most cases If you are adding this device into an already existing network you may use the Setup Wizard to configure the access point Follow the wizard through O Standard WEP Setup each step to set up the access point 4 Click on the Next button to start using the 1 2 3 Setup Wizard SSID The Service Set ID This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network Default ANY Note The SSID is upper lower case sensitive and can consist of 11 EZ Connect 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 12 up to 32 alphanumeric characters SMC Networks OES O Channel Authentication Type Set the SSID Service Set Identification of the access point CO Standard WEP Setup IIPS Fy aa Channel You can select Enable to have the Access Point operating in turbo mode with data rate up to 72 Mbps Default Disable SM Networks ORS Channel Authentication Type Turbo Mode Disable Enable O Standard WEP Setup Channel Authentication Type Click on the Shared Key radio button to start filtering the
22. hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient 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 Industry Canada Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise 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 lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le minist re des Communications iii COMPLIANCES iv EZ CONNECT 802 114 WIRELESS Access POINT INTRODUCTION SMC s EZ Connect 802 11a Wireless Access Point SMC2755W is an access point that provides transparent wireless high speed data communications between the wired LAN and or within the wireless network and fixed portable or mobile devices equipped with a 802 11a wireless adapter such as SMC2735W employing the same radio modulation This solution offers fast reliable wireless connectivity with consid
23. igned to the Access Point 21 22 by the network DHCP server Default Disable Note If there is no DHCP server on your network then the access point will automatically start up with its default IP address 192 168 1 20 By using the Wireless Access Point s built in DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server you are allowing the Wireless Access Point to handle all the IP addressing on your Local Area Network LAN This can save you much of the time and hassle of setting up your network If you have a server on your network that requires a static IP address you may still use the DHCP Server and manually assign a static IP address to your server Default Disable SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network The WEP setting must be the same on each client in your wireless network For more secure data transmission you may set the WEP to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network SMC Identification Encryption You may set the Wired Equivalency Privacy WEP configurations of the access point Performance Authentication Type Synchronization Open System Shared Key Transmit Threshold Standard WEP Setup TCP IP Settings Encryption For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hexadecimal digits SNMP For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hexadecimal digits For 152 bit WEP enter 32 hexadecimal dig
24. ill also have to re enter the password to regain management access to this device Upgrade Firmware Click Browse to locate the downloaded firmware file and press Start Upgrade to start the upgrade process For latest firmware version information visit SMC s Web site at www sinc com Status SMC Networks e AP Status Stations Status Status This page is used to show the status of the access point or the stations Clicking on the Status radio button on the home page displays additional information about the Access Point Status and Station Status as shown in the following section 27 Access Point Status SMC 28 AP Status Stations Status AP Configuration AP SME AP Statistics In the AP Status page click the appropriate hyperlink to view the Access Point configuration Access Point SME statistics station association information or Access Point transmit and receive Statistics AP Configuration View the access point configuration SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AP SME Station Management Entity View the station association information AP Statistics View the transmit and receive statistics Connected Station Status SMC Networks AP Status Stations Status Stations Status Tn the Station Status page click the appropriate hyperlink to view the Station Configuration Station SME Statistics and Station Statistics The Station Statistics page displays tra
25. in CSMA CA It operates at the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNID band with turbo mode Data is transmitted over a half duplex radio channel operating at up to 72 Megabits per second Mbps in the turbo mode and with a maximum operating range up to 1650 feet INTRODUCTION Applications The EZ Connect Wireless products offer a high speed reliable cost effective solution for 10 100Mbps wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as Remote access to corporate network information E mail file transfer and terminal emulation e Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ e Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change location e Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites which need temporary setup for a short time period Retailers airline and shipping companies which need additional workstations for a peak period Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites e Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers or white collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital retail store or an office campus e SOHO Small Office and Home Office users SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer netw
26. its System gt WEP Disable Enable WEP Default Shared Key 1020304 Shared Key 1 eer Shared Key 2 eron Shared Key 3 oor Shared Key 4 I 9 1 Advanced WEP Setup In addition to the standard WEP key 60 per station unique keys also supported You may add the unique key ID which starts from 5 and ends at 64 Access Control List Setup Set the MAC Address Filter Read C write Delete ACL Disable Enable Strict ACL MAC Address 5 ee 6 Read write C Delete Authentication Type You may choose either the Open System or the Shared Key Default Open System 23 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 24 If Shared Key is enabled the WEP should be enabled and at least one shared key should be defined But you can enable WEP and set the authentication type as open system Standard WEP Setup WEP Default Disable Default Shared Key Choose the Shared Key that has the encryption string you prefer Key 1 4 64 Bit Manual Entry Key 1 4 Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate 128 Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate 152 Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 32 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values to communicate Advanced WEP Setu
27. le frames Default 2346 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION RTS Length 256 2346 Set the RTS Request to Send frame length You may configure the access point to initiate an RTS frame sequence always never or only on frames longer than a specified length If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled The access point sends request to send RTS frames to a particular receiving station to negotiate the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS the station send a CTS Clear to Send frame to acknowledge the right for the sending station to send data frames The access point contending for the medium may not be aware of each other The RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem Default 2346 TCP IP Settings SMC Networks Identification Channel TCP IP Settings Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol TCP IP is the most popular network protocol On a TCP IP network you must provide settings in order to accessing the Internet like IP address Default Gateway etc Performance Synchronization Transmit Threshold DHCP Client TCP IP Settings Encryption e SNMP System DHCP Client Disable Enable DHCP Server Enable 6 Disable Set the TCP IP configuration for accessing the Internet With DHCP Client Enable the IP address subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically ass
28. nection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure z Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters b E ile Q r 2 Server pe S Desktop PC Nex Switch gee 5 L _ 2 Notebook with Wireless 4 PC Card Adapter 6 Access Point PC with Wireless PC Adapter NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set BSS is the communications domain for each Wireless Access Point For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming set the domain identifier SSID for the wireless card to the BSS ID of the Access Point to which you want to connect Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the access point or bridge to which he wants you to connect A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended 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 and adapters and SMC2755W Wireless Access Point within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID Switch 7 Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter ae gt 1 n Access Point wees Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter c os gt 8551 lt lt BSS2 gt Access Point PC with Wireless Seamless Roaming 3
29. nsmit and receive statistics for all associated stations The page is automatically refreshed every five seconds Click the Clear Station Statistics hyperlink to clear all station statistics Stations Configuration Stations SME Stations Statistics In the Station Status page click the appropriate hyperlink to view the station configuration station SME statistics and station statistics The Station Statistics page displays transmit and receive statistics for all associated stations The page is automatically refreshed every five seconds 29 EZ Connect 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 30 Station Configuration SMC AP Status Stations Status STA Configuration Home _Advanced setup Exit Station SME SMC Netw AP Status Stations Status STA SME E Home Advanced setup Exit SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station Statistics SMC e AP Status Stations Status STA Statistics Home _Advanced setup Exit 31 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS Access POINT 32 NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LANs The SMC wireless network cards adapters access points and Wireless Access Point can be configured as e Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs e Infrastructure for wireless LANs e Infrastructure wireless
30. ork EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT LED Indicators The Wireless Access Point includes three status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table O 4 Wireless Power O 9 Link Activity Ethernet Link Activity LED Status Description Power On Indicates the power is being supplied Flashing Indicates running a self test loading software program system errors refer to Troubleshooting on page 36 for details Ethernet Link Activity On Indicates a valid 100Mbps Ethernet cable Green link Flashing Indicates that the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN Blinking rate is proportional to your network activity Ethernet Link Activity On Indicates a valid 10Mbps Ethernet cable Amber link Flashing Indicates that the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN Blinking rate is proportional to your network activity Wireless Link Activity On Indicates a valid wireless link Very Slow Searches for network association Flashing Slow Associated with network but no activity Flashing Fast Flashing Indicates that the Access Point is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links Blinking rate is proportional to your network activity INTRODUCTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Access Point be sure you can meet th
31. p How to setup the Unique Key WEP J 2 Select a unique key 5 64 Enter the encryption key and select the proper key size Click Write and Apply to save the encryption key If you want to read an encryption key select the unique key you want to read click read and Apply to read the encryption key If you want to delete an encryption key select the unique key you want to delete click Delete and Apply to delete the encryption key SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using MAC Filter Set the MAC filter to filter out specified MAC addresses The Access Control List ACL provides a mechanism to take certain actions based on the stations MAC address Any frames with a source or destination MAC address entered in this table will be filtered from the Access Point How to Setup the Access Control List 1 2 Select ACL Enable Enter an ACL ID 1 60 Enter the MAC address of the station you want to setup Enter Key Map should be one of the shared key 1 4 or one of the unique key 5 64 and choose Allow or Deny It means if the station s WEP key is the same as the Key Map you assigned the station will allow connecting to the AP or deny connecting to the AP If you just enable the ACL all stations that have shared keys can also connect to the AP If you set the ACL to Strict only stations that MAC addresses in the ACL can connect to the AP 25 EZ Connect
32. respective holders LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement SMC Networks Inc SMC warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the applicable warranty 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 is defined as the period of time during which the product is an Active SMC product A product is considered to be Active while it is listed on the current SMC price list As new technologies emerge older technologies become obsolete and SMC will at its discretion replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies At that point
33. the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an Active SMC product A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at http www smc com index cfm action customer_service_warranty All products that are replaced become the property of SMC Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30 day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty whichever is longer SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware configuration information or memory data of Customer contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty Products returned to SMC should have any customer installed accessory or add on components such as expansion modules removed prior to returning the product for replacement SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC Proof of purchase may be required Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer s expense For warranty claims within North America please call our toll free customer support number at 800 762 4968 Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC
34. y dBm BPSK 6Mbps 85 BPSK 9Mbps 84 QPSK 12Mbps 83 QPSK 18Mbps 81 16 QAM 24Mbps 78 16 QAM 36Mbps 74 64 QAM 48Mbps 69 64QAM 54Mbps 65 BPSK Turbo 12Mbps 82 BPSK Turbo 18Mbps 81 QPSK Turbo 24Mbps 80 QPSK Turbo 36Mbps 78 16 QAM Turbo 48Mbps 75 16 QAM Turbo 72Mbps 71 SPECIFICATIONS 39 EZ ConnecT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Modulation Modulation 5 15 5 25GHZ 5 25 5 35GHZ dBm dBm BPSK 6Mbps 16 20 BPSK Mbps 16 20 QPSK 12Mbps 16 19 QPSK 18Mbps 16 19 16 QAM 24Mbps 16 18 16 QAM OMbps 16 18 64 QAM 48Mbps 16 16 64 QAM 64Mbps 14 14 BPSK Turbo 12Mbps 16 20 BPSK Turbo 18Mbps 16 20 QPSK Turbo 24Mbps 16 19 QPSK Turbo 36Mbps 16 19 16 QAM Turbo 48Mbps 16 18 16 QAM Turbo 72Mbps 16 18 40 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60 Hz Output 3 3 V DC 4A Output Power 16 dBm minimum Physical Size 8 07 x 5 35 x 1 58 in 20 5 x 13 6 x 4 cm Weight 9 9 oz 280 grams LED Indicators Power Ethernet Link Activity Wireless Link Activity Network Management HTML Web browser interface Windows 98 NT 2000 Me XP utility Operating Systems Windows 98 NT 2000 Me XP Temperature Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 32 to 158 F 0 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Compliances IEC 61000 4 2 3 4 6 11 41 EZ ConneEcT 802 114 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
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