SMC2670W
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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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The EZ Connect™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter is the perfect device for connecting any Ethernet enabled device, such as a printer or game console, to your wireless network. Plug and Play installation allows users to set-up this adapter to connect to any existing 802.11b wireless network in minutes.
The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes the following: • One EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter • One CD containing EZ Installation Wizard, Utility Software and Complete Documentation • One Power Adapter • One CAT 5 Crossover Cable • One Manual Minimum Requirements: • An A/C power outlet (100 – 120V, 50 – 60Hz), to supply power to the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. • An available RJ-45 port on a 10BASE-T Ethernet device. • 802.
Section 1 | Getting Started Site Location Choose a location for your EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, and if possible within line-of-sight of your main wireless broadcast device, such as an Access Point or a Wireless Router. Connect the Ethernet Cable The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter can be connected to any device that has a standard Ethernet connection.
1.1 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators The preceding diagram shows the location of all ports, jacks, controls, and LED indicator lights on the EZ Connect 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The Wireless Ethernet Adapter contains 1 external antenna, which is adjustable for best wireless reception. The front of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter has 3 labeled indicator lights. When you connect your Wireless Ethernet Adapter, these lights will be on, off, or blinking, indicating the following states.
1.2 | Resetting the Wireless Ethernet Adapter To reset the SMC2670W Wireless Ethernet Adapter or to correct temporary connectivity problems, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Locate the [Default] button on the back of the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter. 2. Unplug the power from the back of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter for 5 seconds. 3. Hold down the [Default] button, located on the back of the device. 4.
Section 2 | Understanding Wireless Connections The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter is based on the IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi standard, which uses radio transmission for network connectivity. These 802.11b radio waves travel in all directions, and can transmit through walls and floors. Wireless transmission operating range and data throughput rate are based on several factors, as described below in the following section. 2.
2.2 | Adjusting the Antenna The antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio reception. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if wireless reception is poor. Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component does not improve reception. Important: Enable wireless security (WEP) to protect your network from unwanted access.
2.4 | Understanding Wireless Security (WEP) Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potential security risk. Without wireless security options configured on your network, a person outside of your physical location, but within your wireless range may be able to access the network and any data that is being transmitted over it.
Section 3 | Setup Typical uses for the SMC EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter: • Ethernet-enabled Printer • PC with Ethernet port • Set-top box, such as Ethernet-enabled cable TV box • Point-of-Sale Terminal with Ethernet port • Stereo Receiver system with Ethernet port • Game Console System, such as Sony Playstation® 2 or Microsoft Xbox® The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter default configuration is: SSID: Wireless Adapter Name: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway: ANY SMC 192.168.2.
3.1 | Verify Equipment and Permissions 1. At computer that you want to install the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility, have the following items available: • The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter CD-ROM • These installation instructions 2. Before you proceed with the Utility setup, verify the following: • You have administrator privileges on the computer that you are working on.
3.2 | Installing the Utility Software 1. At the splash screen, click the [Install Utility] option to launch the EZ Installation Wizard. 2. Configure the install location, and then click the [Next >] button to continue. 18 * It is recommended that you choose the default location.
3. Input the folder name, and then click the [Next >] button to begin the Installation process. * It is recommended that you choose the default folder name. 4. Once the files are installed, you will be given the option of adding a shortcut to the utility in your startup folder. If you click [Yes], Windows will automatically run the utility upon boot up. If you click [No], you will need to browse through the Start Menu in order to run the application. 5. Complete the installation process.
Section 4 | Accessing the SMC2670W The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter can be configured and managed using two different utilities. Each utility provides the same functionality. • SMC2670W Windows Utility • SMC2670W Web-based Utility 4.1 | Using the Windows Utility 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], then [SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility], then [SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility]. 2. The Utility will search your network for the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
The factory default password for the SMC2670W is “default”, all lower-case. Note: If the utility does not locate your Wireless Ethernet Adapter on the first scan, select the [BROWSE AGAIN] option from the drop down menu. 3.
4.2 | Using the Web-based Utility 1. Launch your web browser. (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape) 2. In the Address Bar, type in the IP address that is configured on your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. (Default IP address is: 192.168.2.25) 3. Log into the Web-based Utility. The factory default password for the SMC2670W is “default”, all lower-case. 4.
Section 5 | Configure The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter functions as a transparent device on your network by not requiring an IP address that is within the same subnet as your network. The steps outlined below will guide you through the wireless settings and TCP/IP configuration. Note: If you are using a Barricade Wireless Broadband Router or running a DHCP server with an IP address of 192.168.2.XXX, there should be no configuration required on the SMC2670W. 5.
From this section, you can configure the following settings: • • • • • • • SSID Wireless Ethernet Adapter Name Authentication Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Password Note: Since the SMC2670W acts as a transparent device on your network; this configured IP Address is only needed if you want to access the web administration page. 3. Click [Apply >] to save your settings and reboot the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
5.2 | Configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Configuration] section link and then click the [Setup] link.
3. When you have completed configuring the wireless settings and/or password, click [Apply] to save the settings and reboot the SMC2670W. 4. Log back into the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter. 5. Click on the [TCP/IP] section link and then click the [Setup] option.
Section 6 | Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used to protect your data as it is transmitted over the wireless connection. The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports two levels of encryption, 64-bit and 128-bit, and both HEX and ASCII formats. Please refer to the chart below for the each key and formats requirements.
6.1 | Configure WEP using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility. (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. Click on the [SECURITY] button. 3. Click the [SETUP >] button. 4. Set the security level under the [Encryption] section. 5. Set the WEP key format you want to use under the [Key format] section. (See Section 6 for information on WEP Key structures) 6.
6.2 | Configure WEP using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Configuration] link on the left hand navigation menu. 3. Click [WEP] link 4. Set the security level. 5. Set the WEP key format you want to use. 6. Depending on the Encryption Level and Key Format, set the WEP Key and then select the key you want to use. 7. Click the [Apply] button to save your settings and reboot the SMC2670W.
Section 7 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter Information Both the Windows Utility and Web-based Utility provide information about the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The information below outlines the information, which can be found in both utilities: Windows Utility: About • MAC Address • Firmware Version • Utility Version Web Utility: Information | General • MAC Address • Firmware Version Status | General • Link Status – Scanning or Connected.
7.1 | View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility. (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. On the status page, click on the [ABOUT] button.
7.2 |View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information) 2.
3. To view the other information, click on the [Status] link, then click the [General] option.
Section 8 | Upgrading the SMC2670W The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter has a specially designed Windows Utility to upgrade firmware. Before you attempt this process, please verify that you have the latest firmware available from http://www.smc.com. 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], choose [SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility], and then select [SMC2670W Firmware Update Utility]. 2. Scan and log into the SMC2670W on your network. 3.
4. When you have the correct installation path, click the [UPGRADE] button to begin the upgrade process. Warning: Do not turn the power off during the upgrade process. This will damage the unit. 5. When the upgrade process has completed, verify the new version by logging into either the Windows or Web Utility.
Section 9 | Uninstalling the SMC2670W Windows Utility If you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility, please follow the steps below: 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], choose [SMC2670 Wireless Adapter Utility], and then select [Uninstall SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility]. 2. The Uninstall Wizard will launch. 3. To complete the uninstall process, when prompted by the [Confirm File Deletion] dialog box, click [OK] to continue. 4. The uninstall process will begin and complete.
Section 10 | Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE802.11b • IEEE802.3 (10BaseTX) Management • Windows-Based • Web-Based Security • 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption RF Power Output • 20 dBm (typical) Data Rate • 11 Mbps • 5.
Section 11 | Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to issues regarding the installation and operation of your EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter. If the solution you are looking for is not listed here, please visit SMC Networks web site at www.smc.com. Before you begin troubleshooting your EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter, please make sure you are running the latest firmware. You can download this firmware from www.smc.com. 1.
If you are still unable to get a wireless connection after verifying the settings listed above, then try to move the Wireless Ethernet Adapter closer to your Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point. If the SMC2670W connects when you move it closer to the Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point then you configuration is correct. Re-position your Wireless Broadband Router/Access Point and/or the SMC2670W to improve the wireless coverage area.
Using the Windows-based Utility: a) Launch the SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utility b)Log into the SMC2670W c) Click on the [Setup >] button to access the configuration section. From this section you can configure: • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway If you encounter problems, power the SMC2670W off and on again, or Reset the unit. Then log back into the web-based or windows-based utility and try to change the IP configuration again. 3.
5. The Web-Based Utility does not recognize my password. If you forget your password, you can push the [Reset] button on the back of the SMC2670W. This will reset the password to the default setting along with all of the other settings. The default password for the SMC2670W is “default”. See section 1.2 for Reset instructions.
Section 12 | Glossary 802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients. The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997. 802.11b - An extension to 802.11 that applies to wireless LANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission (with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b uses only DSSS.
FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) - Is transmission technology used in wireless transmissions where the data signal is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that "hops" in a random but predictable sequence from frequency to frequency as a function of time over a wide band of frequencies. The signal energy is spread in time domain rather than chopping each bit into small pieces in the frequency domain.
within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). MAC Address - Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks. Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets, TCP enables two hosts to establish a connection and exchange streams of data. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - UDP is a connectionless protocol that, like TCP, runs on top of IP networks. Unlike TCP/IP, UDP/IP provides very few error recovery services, offering instead a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network.
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