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38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000 EZ Connect TM g 108 Mbps Wireless AP User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions July 2005 Revision #: R01, F1.0
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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 par ties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or...
Page 5 - OMPLIANCES
i C OMPLIANCES 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 r...
Page 6 - ii; Industry Canada Statement; EC Declaration of Conformity
C OMPLIANCES ii Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with a...
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C OMPLIANCES iii Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries a...
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C OMPLIANCES iv Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten et...
Page 9 - Safety Compliance; Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
C OMPLIANCES v Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no addit...
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vii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS EZ Connect™ g 108 Mbps Wireless AP . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS viii Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wireless . . . . . ....
Page 13 - EZ C; ONNECT; AP; Introduction
1 EZ C ONNECT ™ G 108 M BPS W IRELESS AP Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP (SMCWEBT-G) can function as: • an Ethernet adapter, providing a wireless connection via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Microsoft Xbox and Ethernet ready embedded devices • a standard IEEE 802.11g ac...
Page 14 - Package Checklist
EZ C ONNECT ™ G 108 M BPS W IRELESS AP 2 Package Checklist The EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP package includes: • One EZ Connect g 108 Mbps Wireless AP (SMCWEBT-G) • One 5 VDC power adapter • Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation Wizard, and Utility program • One RJ-45 cable...
Page 15 - Figure 1. Rear Panel
3 H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION The Wireless AP provides up to 108 Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b/g. The Wireless AP is backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN infrastructure. It also can...
Page 16 - Applications
H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION 4 Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: • Video Game Systems Provides wireless Internet access for users of video game systems such as Nintendo GameC...
Page 17 - LED I; LED Indicators; Figure 2. Front Panel
LED I NDICATORS 5 LED Indicators The Wireless AP includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2. Front Panel LED Status Description TX/RX (wireless) On (Blue) The device has established a valid wireless link. Flashing (Blue) The device is transmitting ...
Page 18 - System Requirements
H ARDWARE D ESCRIPTION 6 System Requirements Before you install the Wireless AP, be sure you have met the following requirements: • An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) • An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch • 802.11b/g compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP proto...
Page 21 - EZ I; NSTALLATION; Configuration
9 EZ I NSTALLATION W IZARD To configure your SMCWEBT-G, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMCWEBT-G. If you are not familiar with this procedure, see the “Using IPCONFIG” section below. Note: The default IP address of the SMCWEBT-G is 192.168.2.25 1. Insert ...
Page 22 - Using IPCONFIG; ipconfig; Enter
EZ I NSTALLATION W IZARD 10 Using IPCONFIG 1. Click the Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt . 2. DOS command prompt will appear. 3. Type ipconfig and press Enter . 4. Verify that your IP address is 192.168.2.xxx. If so, you can now use the SMC EZ Installation Wizard to configure your SMCWEBT-G...
Page 23 - IP; DDRESS; Network Places; Properties
11 C ONFIGURING Y OUR IP A DDRESS Windows 2000 1. Right-click the Network Places icon on your desktop and click Properties . 2. Right-click your Local Area Connection and click Properties .
Page 24 - IP A; Internet Protocol TCP/IP; Use the following IP Address; OK; Close
C ONFIGURING Y OUR IP A DDRESS 12 3. Click Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties . Select the Use the following IP Address option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2~24, 26~254). Specify the default gateway and DNS server as indicated by your network administrator or Internet Service Provid...
Page 25 - XP; Windows XP
W INDOWS XP 13 Windows XP 1. Right-click the Network Places icon on your desktop and click Properties . 2. Right-click your Local Area Connection and click Properties .
Page 28 - Browser Configuration; Disable Proxy Connection
16 W EB M ANAGEMENT Browser Configuration Confirm that your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. Disable Proxy Connection You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. Thi...
Page 29 - Navigating the Web Browser Interface; Making Configuration Changes; SAVE SETTINGS
N AVIGATING THE W EB B ROWSER I NTERFACE 17 Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless AP’s management interface consists of Setup Wizard, Home Network Settings, a Security section and Advanced Settings. Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wire...
Page 30 - Login Screen
W EB M ANAGEMENT 18 Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/ Temporary Internet Files/Settings , the setting for Check for newer versions of stored pages should be Every vis...
Page 31 - Setup Wizard; SETUP WIZARD; Getting Started; NEXT
S ETUP W IZARD 19 Setup Wizard Getting Started Click on the SETUP WIZARD button of the left-hand main menu. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Getting Started . Simply click NEXT to proceed to the following screen and configure your wireless settings for your Wireless AP.
Page 32 - Operating Mode; Access Point; Repeater
W EB M ANAGEMENT 20 Operating Mode Select the wireless mode for your Wireless AP. You can set the Wireless AP to act as a wireless Access Point , extending transmission range Repeater , or end-node Ethernet Client (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc). See “Operating Mode” on page 27 for details. (Default: Acces...
Page 33 - Wireless Settings
S ETUP W IZARD 21 Wireless Settings Enter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless AP and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same value. For security purposes,...
Page 34 - Super G
W EB M ANAGEMENT 22 Super G Atheros’ Super G is a series of intelligent mechanisms that engage when additional bandwidth is available and/or needed. It increases the actual end user throughput of an 802.11a/b/g network. These features include bursting, compression, fast frames and Dynamic and Static...
Page 36 - Confirm Settings; BACK
W EB M ANAGEMENT 24 Confirm Settings The Confirm Settings screen displays a summary of the configuration parameters. It allows you to verify the new configuration of the Wireless AP. Click SAVE SETTINGS to enable the new settings, or click on BACK to change your settings.
Page 37 - Home Network Settings; Home; Status
H OME N ETWORK S ETTINGS 25 Home Network Settings Clicking the Home icon at any time, returns you to this home page. The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus that display configuration status and parameters. Status The Status screen shows LAN/wireless connection status, firmware, and ...
Page 38 - Network Settings; AP IP Address
W EB M ANAGEMENT 26 Network Settings The AP IP Address field allows you to configure the network IP address of the Wireless AP. The default network settings for the Wireless AP are: IP Address: 192.168.2.25Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, ...
Page 39 - Wireless
H OME N ETWORK S ETTINGS 27 Wireless Operating Mode This Wireless AP may be set to Access Point , Repeater , or Ethernet Client (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc). (Default: Access Point) Notes: 1. After you choose the operation mode for the SMCWEBT-G, be sure to click the SAVE SETTINGS button to enable the n...
Page 40 - Ethernet Client; Activate
W EB M ANAGEMENT 28 • Repeater – In Repeater mode, the radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) of the SMCWEBT-G must be set to the same values as those of the access point with which the Wireless AP is associated. • Ethernet Client (Infrastructure, Ad Hoc) – To configure the SMCWEBT-G as an Ethernet...
Page 41 - Channel and SSID
H OME N ETWORK S ETTINGS 29 Channel and SSID Menu Description Wireless Network Name (SSID) All wireless clients and the wireles access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID. (Default: SMC) Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast the SSID on the wireless network ...
Page 42 - Scan
W EB M ANAGEMENT 30 WDS (in Repeater Mode) The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows the Wireless AP to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and allows clients to roam freely within the area cove...
Page 44 - Security; Wireless Encryption
W EB M ANAGEMENT 32 Security Wireless Wireless Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption security requires you to use the same protocol set (WPA/WPA2 or WEP)...
Page 45 - Access Control; MAC Filtering; enabled; Allow
S ECURITY 33 Access Control The MAC Filtering feature of the SMCWEBT-G allows you to control access to your network for up to 32 clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. If MAC address filtering is enabled , and the acc...
Page 46 - WEP
W EB M ANAGEMENT 34 WEP If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/decryption keys for a wireless access point and all of its wireless clients. The SMCWEBT-G s...
Page 47 - Encryption Keys
S ECURITY 35 Encryption Keys You may manually enter the keys or automatically generate encryption keys. To manually configure the keys, enter 10 digits for each 64-bit key, or enter 26 digits for the single 128-bit key. (A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.) For automat...
Page 50 - Advanced Settings; Maintenance; Configuration Tools
W EB M ANAGEMENT 38 Advanced Settings Maintenance Use the Maintenance menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the SMCWEBT-G. Configuration Tools • Backup AP Configuration – Saves the SMCWEBT-G’s configu...
Page 51 - Firmware Upgrade; BEGIN UPGRADE
A DVANCED S ETTINGS 39 Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware to the latest version. Download the upgrade file from the web site and save it to your hard drive. Click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file. Click BEGIN UPGRADE . Check the Status screen INFORMATION section...
Page 52 - Reset; REBOOT AP
W EB M ANAGEMENT 40 Reset Click REBOOT AP to reset the SMCWEBT-G. Your settings will not be changed. The reset will be complete when the power LED is lit red.
Page 53 - System; Password Settings; Idle Time Out
A DVANCED S ETTINGS 41 System Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. (Default: smcadmin). For security reasons, you should change the default password before exposing the SMCWEBT-G to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are ca...
Page 54 - Network Topologies; Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
42 N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING The 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 between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 47. The wireless netw...
Page 55 - Infrastructure Wireless LAN
N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING 43 Infrastructure Wireless LAN An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC i...
Page 56 - Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs
N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING 44 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) of the wireless card to the SS...
Page 57 - A Wireless LAN with Internet Access
N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION AND P LANNING 45 A Wireless LAN with Internet Access In this application one SMCWEBT-G is in Ethernet client mode connected to a Microsoft Xbox. Another SMCWEBT-G is acting in access point mode. This provides a wireless network and also Internet access for applications includ...
Page 58 - ROUBLESHOOTING
46 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact technical support. 1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMCWEBT-G: Make sure that all the SMCWEBT-Gs and stations in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting, SSID, and auth...
Page 59 - Maximum Distance Table; Important Notice
M AXIMUM D ISTANCE T ABLE 47 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 cau...
Page 60 - PECIFICATIONS; Standards
48 S PECIFICATIONS Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast EthernetIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g Data Rates 1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps Frequency Band IEEE 802.11b/g Radio: 2.4 GHz USA - FCC 2412~2462 MHz (Ch1~Ch11) Canada - IC2412~2462 MHz (Ch1~Ch11)Europe - ETSI 241...
Page 61 - Sensitivity Modulation Rate
S PECIFICATIONS 49 Sensitivity Modulation Rate Modulation Rate Receive Sensitivity Typical (dBm) 802.11b - 1 Mbps -90 802.11b - 2 Mbps -88 802.11b - 5.5 Mbps -85 802.11b- 11 Mbps -82 802.11g - 6 Mbps -88 802.11g - 9 Mbps -87 802.11g - 12 Mbps -84 802.11g - 18 Mbps -82 802.11g - 24 Mbps -79 802.11g -...
Page 62 - RF Output Power; Power Consumption
S PECIFICATIONS 50 RF Output Power Physical Size 14.30 x 12.20 x 3.03 cm (5.63 x 4.80 x 1.19 in.) Weight 150 g (5.3 oz) Power Supply Input US: 100-120 AC, 50-60 Hz EU: 200-240 AC, 50-60 Hz Ouput: 5 VDC, 1A US: DSA-0151A-05AEU: DSA-0151A-05U Power Consumption 5 V, 700 mA maximum Modulation Rate Outpu...
