EZ ConnectTM 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 November 2003 150000024600E R01 F1.
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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.
COMPLIANCES 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.
COMPLIANCES • This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. - In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. - In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7.
COMPLIANCES German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internet Explorer (5.5 or above) in Microsoft Windows . Internet Explorer in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W) 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.
EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER Package Checklist The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes: • One EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W) • One 5 VDC power adapter • Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation Wizard, and Utility program • One RJ-45 cable Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty on SMC’s web site at http://www.smc.com Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices. It can also function as an IEEE 802.11b Access Point or as a Range Extender (see “Introduction” on page 1).
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: 4 • Video Game Systems Provides wireless Internet access for users of video game systems such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation II • Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation • Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbest
LED INDICATORS LED Indicators The Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2. Front Panel LED Status Description Wireless Link TX/RX Flashing (Green) The device is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links. Ethernet Status LNK/ ACT On (Orange) The device has established a valid 10 Mbps Ethernet link. On (Green) The device has established a valid 100 Mbps Ethernet link.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, be sure you have met the following requirements: 6 • An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) • An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch • 802.11b compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP protocols installed • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet • A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices. 2. Place the Wireless Ethernet Adapter in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. 3. Position the antennas in the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position the antennas along different axes.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The SMC2671W is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The SMC2671W Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application (Refer to “Using the Configuration Utility” on page 12.) The latest version may be downloaded from the SMC web site specified on the back cover of this manual. The SMC2671W can be configured by a web browser, specifically Internet Explorer 5.5 or above.
EZ INSTALLATION WIZARD To configure your SMC2671W, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMC2671W. If you are not familiar with this procedure, see the “Using IPCONFIG” section below. Note: The default IP address of the SMC2671W is 192.168.2.25. 1. Insert the SMC EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The EZ Installation Wizard will appear. Click “Configuration Utility” to begin the utility installation and setup process.
EZ INSTALLATION WIZARD Using IPCONFIG 1. Click the “Start” button, click “Run” and type “command.” 2. Press “OK” and a 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 SMC2671W. If your IP subnet is different, please go to the “Configuring Your IP Address” on page 25.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Note: This Configuration Utility is for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. After clicking “Configuration Utility,” follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility program.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Using the Configuration Utility 1. Click Start/Programs/SMC2671W/SMC2671W Configuration Utility. 2. The program will automatically scan for SMC2671W access points on the network. If you want to subsequently detect all access points on the network, click the Scan button. From the list of detected SMC2671Ws, double-click on the IP address of the unit you wish to configure. A dialogue box will prompt you for the login password. 3.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Utility Configuration System The first screen displays System information. Menu Description Device Information Description The model number of the unit Mac Address The MAC address of the SMC2671W Regulatory Domain Countries have different regulations regarding the use of radio frequencies. Select the correct domain for your location.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 14 Menu Description Administrator Password Sets the password for administrator access. (Default: smcadmin) Load Default The Load Default button will reload the factory default settings. Reset The Reset button will reboot the SMC2671W. Refresh/Apply Once a configuration change has been made on a screen, be sure to click the Refresh or Apply button at the bottom of the screen to enable the new setting.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION IP Config Click on the IP Config tab to display and set up the IP settings of the SMC2671W. Menu Description Mac address The MAC address of the SMC2671W. IP address Set the IP address for SMC2671W as required. (Default: 192.168.2.25) Subnet mask Set the Subnet Mask as required. (Default: 255.255.255.0) Gateway Set the default gateway as required. (Default: 192.168.2.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Statistic The Statistic tab displays transmit and receive statistics for Ethernet and wireless connections.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Wireless Operation The Wireless Operation page allows you to set up the wireless configurations. Menu Description Wireless Settings WLAN Interface WLAN interface allows you to set up a wireless LAN communication environment. (Default: Enable) SSID Broadcast Broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs. (Default: Disable) Channel ID Set the operating radio channel.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Menu Description Device Name The name of the wireless access point. (Default: SMC2671W) Basic Rates The highest rate specified is the rate the access point will use when transmitting broadcast/multicast and management frames. Available options are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps. (Default: 2 Mbps.) Data Rates Set the data rate transmitted from the SMC2671W. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance. Available options are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Menu Description MAC Filtering You can decide which wireless devices are allowed to connect to the SMC2671W by adding the MAC address of allowed clients. Wireless devices that are not in the table will be denied access. • Choose Enable MAC Filtering to enable the MAC Filter. (Default: Disabled) • Key in the MAC address of the Ethernet device which is allowed to associate with the SMC2671W, and click Add. Note: The format of the MAC address is 12 hexadecimal digits, i.e., A~F & 0~9.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION Security The Security screen provides you with a versatile encryption method to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network and provide more secure data transmissions.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION Menu Description Type Encryption WEP WEP (mode) Active (key) Passphrase Enabled/Disable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. (Default: None) All clients and a wireless access point in the wireless network must have the same WEP setting. The SMC2671W supports shared key encryption with key lengths of the 64-bit standard and 128-bit industry standard. Choose a key from the generated keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase.
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 128-Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits.
UTILITY CONFIGURATION 128-Bit Auto Entry 23
UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION About The About tab displays the product name, the software version number of the SMC2671W Configuration management tool, and SMC copyright information. Note: Clicking the SMC logo on the screen takes you to the SMC web site (www.smc.com) for the latest firmware download.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS Windows 98/Me Note: Some Windows 9x/Me systems will request that you insert your Windows CD in order to complete the following configuration. Please have this CD ready. 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. Double-click the “Network” icon.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 3. Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to configure your SMC2671W. Click “Properties.
WINDOWS 98/ME 4. Select the “Specify an IP address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254). Then insert 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. 5. Press OK and reboot the machine when prompted to do so.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 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.
WINDOWS 2000 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 Provider. 4. Click “OK” and click “Close” to continue and save the changes.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 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.
WINDOWS XP 3. Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 4. Select the “Use the following IP Address” option and insert 192.168.2.x (where x is 2 ~ 24, 26 ~ 254) for the IP address. Specify the default gateway and DNS server as indicated by your network administrator or Internet Service Provider. 5. Click “OK” and click “Close” to continue and save the changes.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the SMC2671W configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
WEB MANAGEMENT To access the SMC2671W’s management interface, enter the Wireless Ethernet Adapter IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.25. Then enter the password and click LOGIN. (Default password: smcadmin) The home page displays the Setup options. Navigating the Web Browser Interface The SMC2671W’s web management interface features a user-friendly setup interface.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Ethernet Adapter and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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 SMC2671W to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are not case-sensitive. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE LAN With “Obtain an IP Address Automatically [DHCP]” enabled, the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically assigned to the SMC2671W by the network DHCP server. Note: If there is no DHCP server on your network, then the SMC2671W will automatically start up with its default IP address, 192.168.2.25. The SMC2671W does not provide DHCP service. It simply passes client DHCP requests through to the DHCP server to obtain an IP Address.
WEB MANAGEMENT Wireless To configure the SMC2671W as an Ethernet Adapter, all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set Identifier (SSID), and encryption options. In Ethernet Adapter mode or Range Extender mode, the radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) of the SMC2671W must be set to the same values as those of the access point with which they are associated.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Wireless Channel: The radio channel through which a wireless access point communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6) Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available. • USA: 1 ~ 11 channels • Europe: 1 ~ 13 channels • Japan: 1 ~ 14 channels SSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network.
WEB MANAGEMENT 64-Bit Manual Entry Key 1~4 - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits. 128-Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits. You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase. Four keys will be generated (as shown above). Choose a key from the four generated keys. Automatic 128-bit security generates a single passphrase.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and network speed of the associated clients.
WEB MANAGEMENT Advanced Settings Operation Mode: This may be set to Access Point, Range Extender or Ethernet Adapter. (Default: Ethernet Adapter) Note: After you choose the operation mode for the SMC2671W, be sure to click the APPLY button, and click OK on the confirmation message to enable the new setting. These modes are described below: 42 • Access Point – functions as a standard IEEE 802.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE The parameters that follow may be configured in any of the three modes described above but the user is advised to leave them at their default settings. Transmission Rate : Set the data rate transmitted from the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance. (Default: Auto) RTS Threshold : Set the RTS (Request to Send) frame length. You may configure the access point to initiate an RTS frame.
WEB MANAGEMENT Basic Rate : The highest rate specified is the rate the Wireless Ethernet Adapter will use when transmitting broadcast/multicast and management frames. (Default: 1, 2 Mbps.) Preamble Type : The access points and client card drivers have a radio setting for for a long or short RF preamble. Preamble Type offers a drop-down list with two options: Long or Short. Using the short preamble can boost your throughput.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Site Survey In Ethernet Adapter mode, the Site Survey scans and shows all IEEE 802.11b wireless devices within the adapter’s signal range. You can choose one of them to connect to by clicking on an (B)SSID entry. BSSID : Basic Service Set ID. The MAC address of the access point to which the adapter is connected in an infrastructure network.
WEB MANAGEMENT WEP : WE security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by intruders. If WEP is in use, all clients on the same network must use the same WEP key settings in order to communicate with each other. SSID : The Service Set ID of the scanned access points. MAC Filter The MAC Filtering feature of the SMC2671W allows you to control access to your network clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the client machine.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the SMC2671W. Configuration Tools • Backup Settings – Saves the SMC2671W’s configuration to a file. • Restore Settings – Restores settings from a saved backup configuration file. • Restore to Factory Defaults – Restores the SMC2671W settings back to the original factory defaults.
WEB MANAGEMENT Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface 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 APPLY. Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
WEB MANAGEMENT Reset Click APPLY to reset the SMC2671W. Your settings will not be changed. The reset will be complete when the power LED is lit red.
WEB MANAGEMENT Statistics The Statistics page displays transmit and receive statistics for all associated stations.
WEB MANAGEMENT Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers of the SMC2671W.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING 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 57.
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES 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 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.
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) of the wireless card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point to which he wants you to connect.
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES A Wireless LAN with Internet Access In this application one SMC2671W is in Ethernet Adapter mode connected to a Microsoft Xbox. Another SMC2671W is acting in Access Point mode. This provides a wireless network and also Internet access for applications including Internet game playing.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following items before you contact technical support. 1. If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2671W: Make sure that all the SMC2671Ws and stations in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication algorithm. 2. If the management utility cannot connect to the SMC: Check that your local IP address settings conform to the SMC2671W settings. 3.
SMC NETWORKS 802.11B WIRELESS PRODUCT MAXIMUM DISTANCE SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product 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, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
SPECIFICATIONS Standards Ethernet: 802.3 Ethernet or 802.3u Fast Ethernet for 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) Radio: IEEE 802.11b Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b compliant USA & Canada: 1 ~ 11 channels, Europe (ETSI): 1 ~ 13 channels, Japan: 1 ~ 14 channels Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Operating Frequency USA, Canada, and Europe (ETSI): 2400-2483.
SPECIFICATIONS LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, Wireless Activity (TX/RX) Antenna Two 2.
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.
TERMINOLOGY 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 a shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted pair telephone wire. Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Fragmentation Threshold – In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs.
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