EZ ConnectTM g 108 Mbps Wireless AP User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 July 2005 Revision #: R01, F1.
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COMPLIANCES 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 residential installation.
COMPLIANCES 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 an antenna having a maximum gain of 1.5 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
COMPLIANCES 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.
COMPLIANCES 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 että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
COMPLIANCES Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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™ g 108 Mbps Wireless AP . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Requirements .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EZ CONNECT™ G 108 MBPS WIRELESS 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.
EZ CONNECT™ G 108 MBPS WIRELESS AP 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 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 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 be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices. It functions as an IEEE 802.
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 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 or receiving data via wireless. On (Blue) The device has established a valid 100 Mbps Ethernet link. Flashing The device is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet LAN.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless AP, 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/g 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 AP. 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 AP in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. 3.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The SMCWEBT-G is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The latest firmware version may be downloaded from the SMC web site specified on the back cover of this manual. The SMCWEBT-G can be configured by a web browser, specifically Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Wireless AP and view statistics to monitor network activity.
EZ INSTALLATION WIZARD 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 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/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. If your IP subnet is different, please go to the “Configuring Your IP Address” on page 11.
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.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 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.
WINDOWS XP 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.
CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 3. Click Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties.
WINDOWS XP 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 SMCWEBT-G configuration screens. The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 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 Wireless AP, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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 visit to the page. Login Screen To access the SMCWEBT-G’s management interface, enter the Wireless AP IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.25 Then enter the password and click LOGIN.
SETUP WIZARD 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.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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.
SETUP WIZARD 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, you should change the default SSID immediately. Parameter Description Wireless Network Name (SSID) The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
WEB MANAGEMENT Parameter Description Wi-Fi Channel Number The radio channel used by the Wireless AP and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Wireless AP and all of its wireless clients. The Wireless AP will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually. (Default: 6) Extend Range Increases the range of the Wireless AP.
SETUP WIZARD Feature Characteristics Dynamic Turbo • Similar to trunking • Maximizes bandwidth using techniques used in Fast multiple channels Ethernet networks, utilizes • Automatically adjusts to local dual channels to “double” environment transmission rates • Analyzes environment and adjusts bandwidth utilization accordingly Benefit Static Turbo • Utilizes dual channels to • Maximizes bandwidth using “double” transmission rates multiple channels • Fixed dual-channel mode • Automatically set to use
WEB MANAGEMENT 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.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 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 hardware version numbers of the SMCWEBT-G.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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: 192.168.2.25 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address for the SMCWEBT-G. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server or FTP server.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 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 new setting. 2. The Wireless AP will automatically reboot enabling your new settings.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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 Client, all you need to do is click on the provided Scan button and the Activate check box to associate with the selected access point.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Channel and SSID Menu Description Wireless Network All wireless clients and the wireles access points within a Name (SSID) specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID. (Default: SMC) Broadcast Broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy Wireless Network connection with client PCs. (Default: Enable) Name (SSID) Wireless Mode Set the communication mode for the Wireless AP. (Default: 11b/g Mixed Mode) The 802.11g and 802.11b mixed mode is an enhanced operation mode.
WEB MANAGEMENT Menu Description Wi-Fi Channel Number The radio channel through which a wireless access point communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6) The available channel settings are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Parameter Description SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be the same on the Wireless AP and all of its wireless clients. Channel This device supports the following modes 11g only, 11b only, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-Dynamic Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo. MAC Address The media access control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier attached to each wireless base station. Security Displays the security mechanism in use.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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) and encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless AP and all of your wireless clients.
SECURITY 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 access rule was set to Allow, then the MAC address for each client must be listed in the table to allow access to the network.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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 supports shared key encryption with key lengths of the 64-bit standard and 128-bit industry standard. WEP mode: You can choose 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Key Entry Method: Set your key entry to Hex or ASCII.
SECURITY 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 automatic 64-bit security, check the box of Passphrase, enter a passphrase and click SAVE SETTINGS. Four keys will be generated. Choose a key ID (1-4) from the drop-down list or accept the default key.
WEB MANAGEMENT WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)/Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) combines Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication service. With TKIP, WPA/ WPA2 uses 48-bit initialization vectors, calculates an 8-byte message integrity code, and generates an encryption key periodically. For authentication, it allows you to use Pre-shared Key (PSK) authentication among users in a SOHO network.
SECURITY Field Default Parameter Description Cypher suite TKIP+AES (WPA/WPA2) The security mechanism used by WPA/WPA2 for frame body and CRC frame encryption AES (WPA2 Only) AES encryption, which is stronger than TKIP, is used for WPA2.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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 38 • Backup AP Configuration – Saves the SMCWEBT-G’s configuration to a file. • Restore from saved configuration file – Restores settings from a saved backup configuration file.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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 to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
WEB MANAGEMENT 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS 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 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.
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 47.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING 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 CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING 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 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 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 authentication algorithm. 2. If the management utility cannot connect to the SMCWEBT-G: Check that your local IP address settings conform to the SMCWEBT-G settings. 3.
MAXIMUM DISTANCE TABLE Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. 802.11b Wireless Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environment Outdoors 1 Indoors2 11 Mbps 5.
SPECIFICATIONS Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE 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 2412~2472 MHz (Ch1~Ch13) Japan STD-T66/STD-332412~2484 MHz (Ch1~Ch14) Modulation Type OFDM, CCK Operating Channels IEEE 802.
SPECIFICATIONS 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 - 36 Mbps -75 802.11g - 48 Mbps -68 802.
SPECIFICATIONS RF Output Power Modulation Rate Output Power (dBm) 802.11b - 1 Mbps 16 802.11b - 2 Mbps 16 802.11b - 5.5 Mbps 16 802.11b- 11 Mbps 16 802.11g - 6 Mbps 15 802.11g - 9 Mbps 15 802.11g - 12 Mbps 15 802.11g - 18 Mbps 15 802.11g - 24 Mbps 15 802.11g - 36 Mbps 15 802.11g - 48 Mbps 12 802.11g - 54 Mbps 12 Physical Size 14.30 x 12.20 x 3.03 cm (5.63 x 4.80 x 1.19 in.) Weight 150 g (5.
SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) LED Indicators Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, Wireless Activity (TX/RX) Network Management Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP SNMP Management Utility Operating System Compatibility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Supported Protocol TCP/IP, IPX Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP WPA/WPA2 Compliances CE Mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000-42/3/4/6/11 Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B ETSI 300.
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