SMC Networks SMC2870W Manuel d'utilisateur

COMPLIANCESviWichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSEZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTSviiiWeb Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZWIRELESS ETHERNET BRIDGEIntroductionSMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge (SMC2870W) can function as:• an Ethernet ada

EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET BRIDGE2Package ChecklistThe EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge package includes:• One EZ Connec

3HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONThe Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully co

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION4ApplicationsEZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to t

LED INDICATORS5LED IndicatorsThe Wireless Ethernet Bridge includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.Figure

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION6System RequirementsBefore you install the Wireless Ethernet Bridge, be sure you have met the following requirements:• An AC power

7HARDWARE INSTALLATION1. Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wi

8SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThe SMC2870W is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it.The SMC2870W Wireless E

9EZ INSTALLATION WIZARDTo configure your SMC2870W, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMC2870W. If you are no

10UTILITY INSTALLATION ANDCONFIGURATIONNote: This Configuration Utility is for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP.After clicking “Configuration Utility,”

USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY11Using the Configuration Utility1. Click Start/Programs/SMC2870W/SMC2870W Configuration Utility. 2. The program will a

UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION12Utility ConfigurationOperation ModeSelect the connection mode for SMC2870W and click Next. (Default: Access Po

UTILITY CONFIGURATION13Network SettingsThe following screen allows you to set up the IP settings of the SMC2870W.Menu DescriptionDHCP Client You can e

UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION14Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings page allows you to set up the wireless configurations.Menu DescriptionW

UTILITY CONFIGURATION15SecurityThe Security screen provides you with a versatile encryption method to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless net

UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION16The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the level of security required, the network and managem

UTILITY CONFIGURATION17WEP Encryption Type You can choose between standard 64-bit or the more robust 128-bit encryption. To manually configure the key

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UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION18To generate the keys automatically, enter the Passphrase in the provided field. If you use encryption, configu

UTILITY CONFIGURATION19WPA-PSK Encryption Type WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of authentication and broa

UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION20 3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately, as you might forget it. 4.

UTILITY CONFIGURATION21Setting InformationThe next screen displays system information.Click Next and Finish to complete the SMC2870W configuration.

UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION22Press OK and reboot the Wireless Ethernet Bridge when prompted to do so.

23CONFIGURING YOUR IPADDRESSWindows 20001. Right-click the “Network Places” icon on your desktop and click “Properties.”

CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS242. Right-click your Local Area Connection and click “Properties.”

WINDOWS 2000253. Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties.” Select the “Use the following IP Address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (whe

CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS26Windows XP1. Right-click the “Network Places” icon on your desktop and click “Properties.”2. Right-click your “Local Area

WINDOWS XP273. Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties.”

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CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS284. Select the “Use the following IP Address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254) for the IP addre

29WEB MANAGEMENTBrowser ConfigurationConfirm that your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is

WEB MANAGEMENT30To access the SMC2870W’s management interface, enter the Wireless Ethernet Bridge IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.25.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE31Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Ethernet Bridge an

WEB MANAGEMENT32SystemPassword SettingsUse this menu to restrict access based on a password. (Default: smcadmin). For security reasons, you should cha

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE33Operation ModeThis may be set to Access Point, Client Bridge (Infrastructure, AdHoc), or Repeater. (Default: Acc

WEB MANAGEMENT34LANWith “Obtain an IP Address Automatically [DHCP]” enabled, the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically assign

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE35WirelessSettingsTo configure the SMC2870W as an Client Bridge, all you need to do is define the radio channel, t

WEB MANAGEMENT36Menu DescriptionWireless Channel The radio channel through which a wireless access point communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE37WEP ConfigurationIf you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equiva

iCOMPLIANCESFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F

WEB MANAGEMENT3864-Bit Manual EntryKey 1~4 - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits. 128-Bit Manual EntryKey ID contains 26 HEX digits.You may automatical

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE39WPA ConfigurationWPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of authentication

WEB MANAGEMENT40Notes: 1. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters. 2. Type 8~63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared Passphrase.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE41 3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately, as you might forget it. 4. A

WEB MANAGEMENT42Client ListThe Client List screen displays the MAC address and network speed of the associated clients.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE43MAC Address FilteringThe MAC Address Filtering feature of the SMC2870W allows you to control access to your netw

WEB MANAGEMENT44ToolsUse the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, upda

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE45Firmware UpgradeUse this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest version. Download the upg

WEB MANAGEMENT46ResetClick APPLY to reset the SMC2870W. Your settings will not be changed. The reset will be complete when the power LED is lit red.

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE47StatusThe Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers of the SMC287

COMPLIANCESiiIndustry Canada - Class BOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device

48NETWORK CONFIGURATIONAND PLANNINGThe Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING49Infrastructure Wireless LANAn integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING50Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCsThe Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communications domain for e

NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING51A Wireless LAN with Internet AccessIn this application one SMC2870W is in Client Bridge mode connected to a Micros

52TROUBLESHOOTINGCheck the following items before you contact technical support.1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2870W:Make sur

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES53Maximum Distance TableImportant NoticeMaximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are man

54SPECIFICATIONSStandardsIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX FastEthernetIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11gData Rates1/2/5.5/6/9/11/12/18/24/36/

SPECIFICATIONS55Sensitivity Modulation Rate Modulation Rate Receive Sensitivity Typical (dBm)802.11b - 1Mbps -90802.11b - 2Mbps -88802.11b - 5.5Mbps -

SPECIFICATIONS56RF Output PowerPhysical Size14.30 x 12.20 x 3.03 cm (5.63 x 4.80 x 1.19 in.)Weight150 g (5.3 oz)Power SupplyInputUS: 100-120 AC, 50-60

SPECIFICATIONS57TemperatureOperating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)Humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)LED IndicatorsPo

COMPLIANCESiiiCountries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European CommunityThis device is intended to be operated in all countries of the E

58TERMINOLOGYThe following is a list of terminology that is used in this document.Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wi

TERMINOLOGY59Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates o

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38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000Model Number: SMC2870WRevision Number E012005-R01 F 1.0FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Canada

COMPLIANCESivDeclaration of Conformity in Languages of the European CommunityEnglish Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in c

COMPLIANCESvSafety ComplianceUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementImportant! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord s