SMC EZ Connect
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1. OFF Then enter a new IP address subnet mask and default gateway When finished click Apply Changes New Settings DHCP OFF E IP Address 0212100 Subnet Mask 25525525200 Default Gateway 10212259 7 Apply Changes Logout 21 Change Password Use this screen to change the password on the AP Bridge Change Password Bridge Information MIB Bridge Control MIB TCP IP Settings Change Password Home Old Password Zu New Password Repeat Password 22 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 Mbps Ethernet LANs For a list of the maximum distances allowed between the AP Bridge and wireless clients refer to page 31 The SMC wireless network cards adapters access points and Wireless AP Bridges can be configured as e Ad hoc for small groups of computers or SOHO LANs Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Infrastructure for inter building LANs 23 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 witeless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel An ad hoc wireless LAN can2. SMC product A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at http www smc com index cfm action customet_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 ate responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to custome
3. EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge Protocol independent networking functionality 11 Mbps data rate per channel provides alternative to wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology provides robust and secure wireless connection Easy installation Omni directional antenna 90 9 SMC nag Networks EZ Connect User Guide From SMC s EZ line of low cost workgroup LAN solutions SMC Networks 38 Tesla January 2002 Irvine CA 92618 Part No 01 111317 006 Pub No 150000003400E R02 Phone 949 679 8000 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 2002 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla 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 respective holders LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Stat
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5. setting allows the user to manually enter key elements two hexadecimal digits in each block Passphrase The security key for WEP encryption is generated from your Passphrase string so it must be the same as all the other stations in your network BRIDGE CONTROL MIB 64 Bit Manual Entry Key 1 4 Each Key ID contains ten hexadecimal digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values in order to communicate Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you wish to use 128 Bit Manual Entry Key 1 Key ID contains 26 hexadecimal digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID values in order to communicate 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MAC Filter Click the MAC Filter button to filter out specified MAC addresses Any frames with a source or destination MAC address entered in this table will be filtered from the AP Bridge MAC Filter Authentication Filter Enable Total MAC addresses 1 Mac Filter message No Changes Detected zu 00 E0 29 94 34 1A E False Permanent Nodes Back Begin Nes Prev Seve New Permanent Node Po Add Upload Permanent Nodess file Browse Upload Authentication Filter Click on the Enable button to start filtering frames containing MAC addresses defined in the address table Use the edit buttons to navigate or add entries in the table Begin Move to the first entry Next Move to the
6. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7 5 8V 50 60Hz nicht ber oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betr gt 70dB A oder weniger vi TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect Wireless AP Bridge 0 ccc ccc eee eens 1 Introduction als ai pe I at 1 Package Checklist oca ieee een 2 Hardware Description 2 26 2 eevee ee ees peek ee eke sede cates 3 Ethernet Compatibility 0 paaa eE cc eee eee ee 3 Radio Characteristics sis A era 3 APPICAHONS cat id sense 4 LED Indieatots ya a BR np 5 System Requirements sess 2 es0eas see as seas anne ern 6 Hardware Installation 0 cee ee ee eee ee eee 7 System Configuration o ooooooooomomomo so 8 Windows Installation 95 98 2000 Me NT XP 000s eens 8 Bridge Information MIB ooo ern 11 Bridge Control MIB au ee ann 14 Encryption A IA E 16 MAC UCR ysis teas a a totes argh ng Sods 18 SNMP SEINES ss ctra siento es er he alten 19 Reset Bridge nat nn A eae ke neat 20 Factory Default 2 22 a ae ne 20 TEP IP Settinss a ee ea een 20 Change Password scesa okt N En han 22 Network Configuration and Planning 23 Network Topolosies at u ae a a aaa 24 Ad hoc Wireless LAN no AP or Bridge 22222 24 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 222 ccc eee eee 25 Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wirel
7. set Check it read the label on the cable against the following Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed CSA Certified Cord Set Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet Parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 125V 240 Volts Europe only Cord Set with HO5VV F cord having three conductors 2 with minimum diameter of 0 75 mm IEC 320 receptacle Male plug rated 10A 250V The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage Therefore no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the power adapter COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany i 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgf ltig durch Heben Sie diese Anleitung f r den sp teren Gebrauch auf Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen Verwenden Sie keine Fl ssi goder Aerosolreiniger Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung Die Netzanschlu steckdose soll nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein Das Ger t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu sch tzen Bei der Aufstellung des Ger tes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen k nnte Besch digungen hervorrufen Die Bel ftungs ffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation die das Ger t vor berhitzung sch tzt Sorgen Sie d
8. 82W Wireless AP Bridges on the network Hi Configuration EZ Connect Wireless Bridge Utility File AP Bridge View Help DE MAC Address Subnet Mask Default Gatewa 1 Scan for all Access Points Bridges Status U num 7 If DHCP is turned ON default setting page 20 and aDHCP Winbows INSTALLATION 95 98 2000 ME NT XP server is located on the network the AP Bridge will automatically be assigned an IP address when booted Otherwise you can manually configure a temporary address From the list of detected devices select and double click on the unit you want to configure The Assign Temporary IP Address dialog box will appear The utility will display IP information based on what it gathered from the network settings on your computer You may change these settings if required or click OK if you would like to use the IP information the utility generated 4 A second box will pop up informing you that the IP address you have assigned is only temporary Click OK and the utility will appear again listing the device again this time with IP information SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5 From the list again select and double click on the unit you want to configure This time a Web browser page will appear Management Utility Login Password lt Last Update 2001 10 04 gt 6 Enter the password WLAN_BRIDGE and click Login This will take you to the home page Lo
9. EN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list Under the limited lifetime warranty internal and external power supplies fans and cables are covered by a standard one year warranty from date of purchase SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 COMPLIANCES FCC Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular 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 corr
10. af r da diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlu leitung so da niemand dar ber fallen kann Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Ger t befinden sind zu beachten Wird das Ger t ber einen l ngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch digung vermieden Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t gelangen Dies k nnte einen Brand bzw elektrischen Schlag ausl sen ffnen sie niemals das Ger t Das Ger t darf aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal ge ffnet werden Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berpr fen Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind besch digt Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen Das Ger t war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt zoo Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen e Das Ger t ist gefallen und oder das Geh use ist besch digt f Wenn das Ger t deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist Stellen Sie sicher da die Stromversorgung dieses Ger tes nach der EN 60950 gepr ft ist
11. be used for a small branch office or SOHO operation E Ad hoc Wireless LAN 9 Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter xk J Y T gt Ce S 1 amp Notebook with 9 S eee p PC with Wireless PCI Adapter 24 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure Wireless LAN The SMC2682W can also provide access to a wited LAN for wireless workstations An integrated witred wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration A Basic Service Set BSS consists of a group of wireless PC s 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 connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Wired LAN Extension 1 p to Wireless Adapters b File q 2 Server Po Desktop PC Nex Switch wenn S laz a sae 3 j r Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter PC with Wireless PC Adapter 25 NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs Th
12. d Bridge Master connection to wireless stations The rate of flashing increases with the number of links Indicates valid Bridge Slave connection to Bridge Master Wireless Activity Flashing Orange Indicates that the AP Bridge is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links Refer to Infrastructure for Bridging between LANs on page 27 System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge be sure you can meet the following requirements e An A C power outlet 100 240 V 50 60 Hz e An available RJ 45 UTP port on a 10BASE T Ethernet hub or switch e Wireless clients with IEEE 802 11b compliant Ethernet adapters installed A management station PC on the LAN running Windows 95 98 2000 NT Me XP with the TCP IP protocols installed Web browser for configuration HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1 Select the Site Choose a location for your SMC2682W Wireless Access Point Bridge Usually the best place is at the center of your wireless coverage area within line of sight of all wireless devices Try to place the AP Bridge in a position that can best cover its BSS refer to page 25 Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance see page 31 for the maximum distances allowed between clients and the AP Bridge 2 Attach the Antenna Screw the antenna into the antenna connector on the back panel RJ 45 Antenna Connecto
13. dge Slave see page 14 Bridges serving as local units are connected to the primary backbone infrastructure and are set to Bridge Master Those acting as remote Bridges attached to a remote backbone and communicating via radio to the local unit are set to Bridge Slave Point to Point Wireless Bridge The Point to Point Wireless configuration uses two Wireless Bridge units to connect two individual LANs 27 Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge When connecting three or more LANs the local bridge needs to be configured as a Bridge Master and each remote unit configured as a Bridge Slave Wireless Bridge with Wireless End Nodes A Wireless AP Bridge when functioning as a Bridge Master has the capability to serve the wireless client nodes within its range The wireless client device can establish radio contact with the Wireless Bridge Master and have wireless access to all local and remote LANs workstations and network resoutces ut a Y Dy y a Kr Slave 1 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact SMC Technical Support 1 If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2682W Wireless AP Bridge check the following Make sure that all the SMC2682Ws 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 SMC2682W cannot be configured using the Web bro
14. e Basic Service Set BSS is the communications domain for each Wireless AP Bridge 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 AP Bridge 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 adapters and SMC2682W Wireless AP Bridges within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID WM SE y a aa 2 Server e A Desktop PC Ne NS R E Switch gt e se Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter id wee Ce N n i a Sito SSS a Access Point lt BSS2 gt a er Note ook with Wireless PC Card Adapter te i y u A Access Point lt BSS 1 gt lt ESS gt O PC with Wireless Seamless Roaming 26 NETWORK TOPOLOGIES Infrastructure for Bridging between LANs SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge can serve as a high speed wireless bridge that allows two or more remote Ethernet LANs to be merged into a single virtual LAN To connect the separated wired LANs there are two settings for the Wireless Bridge Bridge Master and Bri
15. e permanent TCP IP values using TCP IP Settings page 20 DS Channel The radio channel through which the AP Bridge communicates with PCs in its BSS the default is 11 Note that the DC channel for wireless clients is automatically set to the same as that used by the AP Bridge to which it is linked SSID The Service Set ID This must be the same for all stations in the BSS and is configured under Bridge Control MIB on page 14 the default is BRIDGE Bridge Up Time The time that the AP Bridge has been operating in its current configuration since being switched on BRIDGE INFORMATION MIB Advanced Status Click this button to display additional information about the AP Bridge configuration as shown below Y WLAN Bridge Management Utility Microsoft Internet Explorer This device is configured as Bridge Master so Link quality and Signal strength wont be shown in this screen Network Type Bridge Master Current Channel 11 TX Rate 2 Mbns Y WLAN Bridge Management Utility Microsoft Internet Explorer Rx Throughput bytes s 186 E Tx Throughput bytes s 186 Signal Strength Mii Link Quality Mi Network Type Bridge Slave Current Channel 11 TX Rate 11 Mbps Y WLAN Bridge Management Utility Microsoft Internet Explorer This device is configured as Access Point so Link quality and Signal strength won t be shown in this screen Network Type Acce
16. ect the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e 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 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 111 COMPLIANCES iv EC Conformance Declaration Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe Edificio Conata II Calle Fructu s Gelabert 6 8 2 4 08970 Sant Joan Desp Barcelona Spain This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73 23 EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC For the evaluation of the compliance with the
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18. ess PCs 26 Infrastructure for Bridging between LANs ooooommm 27 Troubleshooting lt a AA 29 SMC Networks 802 11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table 31 Specifications LAA 32 Terminology na re a as 35 vii T4BLE OF CONTENTS viii EZ CONNECT WIRELESS AP BRIDGE Introduction SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge SMC2682W is an 11 Mbps wireless bridge that allows two or more remote Ethernet LANs to be merged into a single virtual LAN Workstations on each of the remote LANs may communicate with each other as though they were on the same physical LAN The Wireless Access Point Bridge can also function as an access point and provide transparent wireless data communications between the wired LAN and or within the wireless network and fixed portable or mobile devices equipped with a wireless adapter employing the same radio modulation This solution offers fast reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs which include long term maintenance overhead for cabling EZ ConNEcT WIRELESS AP BRIDGE Package Checklist The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge package includes 1 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge SMC2682W 1 Antenna dipole omni directional 1 Power Adapter 1 Utility Diskette This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at WWW SMC COM Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect
19. gout 7 Click on Bridge Information MIB Bridge Control MIB TCP IP Settings or Change Password to select the page required 10 BRIDGE INFORMATION MIB Bridge Information MIB This page displays the information shown below Bridge nformationn ll Bridge Information MIB__ Bridge Control MIB TCP IP Settings Change Password Home Bridge Name BRIDGEO1 Bridge Firmware Version 03 05 0C 14 00 00 BSS ID 00 90 D1 01 54 91 Association Number 0 IP Address 10 2 12 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Default Gateway 10 2 12 254 DHCP Client DS Channel 11 SSID BRIDGE Bridge Up Time ODays 1Hrs 33Mins 5Secs Bridge Name The name that appears in the Bridge Utility window when an AP Bridge is detected page 8 It can be configured under Bridge Control MIB on page 14 Bridge Firmware Version The current firmware version for the AP Bridge BSS ID The MAC address of the AP Bridge Association Number The number of PCs linked to the AP Bridge at this time 11 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 12 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP If DHCP is displayed as Client 1 e the default in a network with a DHCP server the DHCP server will assign the TCP IP settings If there is no DHCP server on the network you can assign a temporary IP address using the Wireless Bridge Utility page 8 Once you have access to the Web interface you can configur
20. han those posted 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 of wireless products you can visit us at www smc com or you can call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind every product sold with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty SMC Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Open Environment A line of sight environment 160 m 270 m 400 m 450 m with no interference or a E bakdan Beterana 520 ft 880 ft 1300 ft 1500 ft AP Bridge and users Semi Open Environment An environment with no S on ech As 50 m 70m 90m 120 m major obstructions such as 160 ft 230 ft 300 ft 400 ft walls or privacy cubicles between the AP Bridge and users Closed Environment A typical office or home 25m 35m 45 m 55m environment with floor to 80 ft 120 ft 150 ft 180 ft ceiling obstructions between the AP Bridge and users 31 32 SPECIFICATIONS Model SMC2682W Maximum Channels USA amp Canada 11 Europe ETSD 13 Japan 14 Maximum Clients 1024 Operating Range Up to 450 m 1500 ft Cell Separation for roaming clients 60 m 200 ft between access points Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps per channel Network Configuration Infrastructure access
21. hat frequently rearrange the workplace or change location e Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period Retailers airline and shipping companies that 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 in an office or on a campus e SOHO users SOHO Small Office and Home Office users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network e Building to building connectivity Connect detached sites into a single LAN even when they are separated by obstacles such as freeways railroads or bodies of water that are practically insurmountable for copper and fiber optic cable LED Indicators LED INDICATORS The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge includes five status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table Wireless Activity tine emy Link LED Status Description Power On Red Indicates power is being supplied Ethernet Link On Green Indicates a valid Ethernet cable link Ethernet Activity Flashing Orange Indicates that the AP Bridge is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet LAN Wireless Link Flashing Green On Gteen Indicates vali
22. less 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 roam between different BSSs in an ESS ESS ID SSID 35 TERMINOLOGY 36 Ethernet A popular local area data communications network which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted pair telephone cable Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Roaming A wireless LAN m
23. missing or damaged parts If possible retain the carton and the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Hardware Description Ethernet Compatibility SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge attaches directly to 10BASE T Twisted Pair Ethernet LAN segments These segments must conform to the IEEE 802 3 specification The AP Bridge 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 AP Bridge uses a radio modulation technique known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum transmission DSSS and a shared collision domain CSMA CA It operates in the 2 4 GHz license free Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM band Data is transmitted over a half duplex radio channel operating at up to 11 Mbps per second EZ ConNEcT WIRELESS AP BRIDGE Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast reliable and cost effective solution for 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 t
24. next entry Prev Move to the previous entry Save Save your editing changes Add Add a new permanent node Browse Locate an address filter file on the network Upload Upload the specified filter file to the AP Bridge 18 BRIDGE CONTROL MIB SNMP Settings Use this screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP The device includes an onboard SNMP agent which monitors the status of its hardware as well as the traffic passing through its ports A computer attached to the network called a Network Management Station NMS can be used to access this information Access rights to the onboard agent are controlled by community strings To communicate with the AP Bridge the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the NMS must submit a valid community string for authentication The options for configuring SNMP are described below SNMP Settings SNMP Agent SNMP Manager Any 0000 Specify Community String public Permission Read wiite 7 Back SNMP Agent You can enable or disable management access to the SNMP Agent You will need to use an SNMP management program to access the onboard SNMP agent SNMP Manager You can allow an SNMP manager with any IP address to access the AP Bridge or you can specify an IP address for a specific SNMP manager only Community String You must configure a community string i e passwo
25. obile 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 The 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 or 128 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 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 From Europe 8 00 AM 5 30 PM UK Time 44 0 11 974 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 Spain UK France Italy Benelux Central Europe Switzerland Nordic Northern Europe Eastern Europe Sub Saharian Africa North Africa Russia PRC Taiwan Asia Pacific Korea Japan Australia India 800 SMC 4 YOU 34 93 477 4935 44 0 118 974 8700 33 0 41 38 32 32 39 02 739 12 33 31 33 455 72 88 49 0
26. point Point to point wireless bridge Point to multipoint wireless bridge Operating Frequency USA Canada 2 400 2 4835 GHz Europe ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz Japan 2 400 2 497 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5 Mbps 80 dBm 11 Mbps 76 dBm typical SPECIFICATIONS Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Power Supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60 Hz Output 9 VDC 1A Output Power 13 dBm minimum Physical Size 13 x 18 x 4 cm 6 12 x 7 09 x 1 58 in Weight 365 g 12 9 oz LED Indicators Power Ethernet Link Ethernet Activity Wireless Link Wireless Activity Network Management HTML Web browser interface Windows 95 98 NT Me 2000 XP utility Operating Systems Windows 95 98 NT Me 2000 XP Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Humidity 5 to 8 non condensing 33 Compliances CE Mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000 3 2 3 IEC 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Emissions FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C Section 15 247 ETS 300 328 ETS 301 489 1 amp 17 RCR STD 33A CIPSR 22 1997 Class B Safety EN60950 ENV Vibration Shock Drop TEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 32 Standards IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 11b Warranty Limited Lifetime 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 wire
27. r LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION AT SMC S OPTION THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER S OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE OR BY ACCIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BE
28. r Connector RS 232 Port ee al Reset Button DC 9V Power Cable 3 Connect the Ethernet Cable The 10BASE T Ethernet port on the AP Bridge can be connected to a network device such as a hub or a switch Connect Category 3 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ 45 socket on the back panel 4 Connect the Power Cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 9 VDC power socket on the rear panel Warning Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the SMC2682W SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The diskette labeled Utility Diskette that comes with the package contains a utility program for the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point Bridge Updates may be downloaded from SMC s web site at http www smc com Warning Back up your utility diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage The SMC2682W can be configured over an Ethernet network connection via its RJ 45 port Connect the SMC2682W to any Ethernet device such as a hub or switch Run the utility program and configure the unit remotely as described below Windows Installation 95 98 2000 Me NT XP 1 3 Insert the SMC2682W 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 Run the installed utility click on AP Bridge and then select Scan from the menu The program will detect all SMC26
29. rd that will be submitted by the SNMP manager to verify system ACCESS Permission You can restrict access for a specified manager to read only or allow full access with read write authorization 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Reset Bridge Use this button to reset the AP Bridge Note that you will have to re enter the password to regain management access to this device Factory Default Use this button to load the factory default configuration and reboot this device Note that all user configured information will be lost You will also have to re enter the password to regain management access to this device TCP IP Settings This page allows you to review and change the network settings on the AP Bridge OP AP Settings Bridge Information MIB Bridge Control MIB TCP IP Settings Change Password Home Current Settings IP Address 10 2 12 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Default Gateway 10 2 12 254 DHCP Client 20 TCP IP SETTINGS New Settings This menu is located at the bottom of the TCP IP Settings screen With DHCP ON the IP address subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically assigned to the AP Bridge by the network DHCP server However if there is no DHCP server on the network you can assign a temporary IP address using the Wireless Bridge Utility page 8 If you do not have a DHCP server on the network you can configure the TCP IP settings manually First set DHCP to
30. s determine which channels are available FCC IC 1 11 ETSI 1 13 France 10 13 Spain 10 11 MKK 1 14 SSID This must be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network Default BRIDGE Note The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters RTS Threshold Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network Default 2305 which means Disabled 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Encryption 16 Click the Encryption icon to configure WEP Gau i gt gg rn M me Y Encryption 1 f WEP Disabled El iz Key Entry Pessphase peo Bi Passphrase f 64 Bit Manual Entry m i Keyl Fo Fo Fo Fo Fo i Key EN Ed EN ES cy E El El ES F Key El Eu Eu Eu EN E Default Key ID fH i 128 Bit Manual Entry FETA ET CaS AE i ky E ES EN ED ED i m a Eu Eu E E i PP ti LE f WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network The 128 bit setting gives a higher level of security than 64 bit The WEP setting must be the same on each client in your wireless network Default Disabled Key Entry This field can be set to Passphrase or Manual Entry Using a Passphrase will auto generate the key elements with the internal algorithm according to the string defined in the Passphrase field The Manual Entry
31. se Directives the following standards were applied RFI Emission ok Immunity PE LVD iS Limit class B according to EN 55022 1998 Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000 3 2 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1995 Product family standard according to EN 55024 1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4 kV Air Discharge 8 kV Radio frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000 4 3 1996 80 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80 Modulation 3V m Electrical fast transient burst according to EN 61000 4 4 1995 AC DC power supply 1kV Data Signal lines 0 5kV Surge immunity test according to EN 61000 4 5 1995 AC DC Line to Line 1kV AC DC Line to Earth 2kV Immunity to conducted disturbances Induced by radio frequency fields EN 61000 4 6 1996 0 15 80MHz with 1kHz AM 80 Modulation 3V m Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000 4 8 1993 1A m at frequency 50Hz Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000 4 11 1994 gt 95 Reduction 10ms 30 Reduction 500ms gt 95 Reduction 5000ms EN 60950 A1 1992 A2 1993 A3 1993 A4 1995 A11 1997 COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important Before making connections make sure you have the correct cord
32. ss Point Current Channel 11 TX Rate 11 Mbps Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the Bridge Master Link Quality Shows the relative link quality e g lack of frame errors of the wireless connection to the Bridge Master 13 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Bridge Control MIB Use this page to configure the wireless parameters described below then click on Apply Changes to implement the settings Bridge Controll Bridge Information MIB Bridge Control MIB TCP IP Settings Change Password Home Bridge Name Bros C C O S Network Type Bridge Master DSChannel f1 St ssip BRIDGE RTS Threshold 2305 Apply Changes Logout Configure encryption please click 9 1 Set MAC Filter please press Mae Filter Configure SNMP Settings please press SNMP Settings Reset Bridge please press Reset Bridge Load default parameters please press Factory Default Bridge Name Sets the name that appears in the Wireless Bridge Utility window when an AP Bridge is detected page 8 Network Type Sets the operating mode of the Bridge This field can be set to Access Point Bridge Master or Bridge Slave Default Bridge Master DS Channel Set the channel number used for the operating radio channel 14 BRIDGE CONTROL MIB The available channel settings are displayed to the right of the DS Channel field Local regulation
33. wser e Remove power from the SMC2682W Push in the reset button located on the back of the SMC2682W e While holding in the button apply power to the AP Bridge e Wait until both the wireless Activity LED and the wireless Link LED both start to flash on and off together about 5 seconds Release the reset button and the LEDs will turn off You are now in the Control Mode 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 e Select the desired function by pressing the reset button Hold the button until the LEDs change to the next configuration Link LED Activity LED Action OFF OFF No Action will boot normally OFF ON Revert to Factory Default settings ON OFF Force boot from Primary code image ON ON No Action will boot normally The function changes to the next in sequence every time the reset button is pressed Control Mode will automatically terminate if the AP Bridge does not detect the reset button has been pressed for approximately 3 seconds At that point it will flash both LEDs twice indicating it is proceeding with the boot SMC Networks 802 11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below ate actual tested distance thresholds However there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower t
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