SMC2482W
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Compliances FCC Class B 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.
Product Registration Please register your EZ Connect Turbo 2.4GHz 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge online to activate your warranty: Registration website: http://www.smc-europe.
Congratulations on your purchase of this EZ Connect™ Turbo 2.4GHz 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Bridge. The EZ Connect™ Turbo Wireless Bridge supports multiple modes for different wireless solutions. To provide wireless connectivity to one or more buildings, the SMC2482W offers both point-topoint and point-to-multi-point Bridging options. If you need to set up a temporary wireless network or expand an existing one, the SMC2482W also supports a full-featured Access Point mode.
Compatibility: • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u • IEEE 802.11b • Wi-Fi Complaint The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge package includes the following: • One EZ Connect™ Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge • One CD containing EZ Installation Wizard, Utility Software and Complete Documentation • One Power Adapter • One Manual Minimum Requirements: • An A/C power outlet (100 – 240V, 50 – 60Hz), to supply power to the EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge. • An available RJ-45 port on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet device.
Section 1 | Getting Started Site Location Choose a location for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. In Bridge mode, the best location for the SMC2482W is at the edge of your wireless coverage area. In Access Point mode, the best location is at the center of your wireless network. Connect the Ethernet cable The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge should be connected to a network switch or hub that is connected to a DHCP server, or connected to a Barricade Broadband Router.
1.1 | EZ Connect Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge LED Indicators The preceding diagram shows the LED indicator lights on the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge has 2 removable antennas, which are adjustable for best wireless reception. The front of the Wireless Bridge has 3 labeled indicator lights. When you connect your Bridge to your network, these lights will be on, off, or blinking, indicating the following states.
3. Hold down the [Reset] button which is located on the back of the device. You may need to use a pin or other pointed object to hold the button down. 4. Plug the power connector into the Wireless Bridge while holding down the [Reset] button. 5. The “TX/RX” LED will be solid, then flash 5-6 times. 6. Then the “LINK/ACT” LED will blink quickly several times. 7. Release the [Reset] button. 8. Unplug the power from the Wireless Bridge for 2 seconds, and then plug the power back in. 9.
3. Click the [APPLY] button to complete the reset process. 4. The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2482W. Using the Web-based Utility to reset the SMC2482W to factory defaults 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Tools] link on the left hand navigation menu, and then click the [Configuration Tools] option. 3. Click the [Default] button to reset the unit to factory defaults. 4.
Section 2 |Understanding Wireless Connections The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge 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.
Important: Enable wireless security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to protect your network from unwanted access. For more information, see section 6 for instructions on how to configure WEP on the SMC2482W.
2.3 | 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.
The SMC2482W is a Plug-and-Play device. When you plug this Wireless Bridge into your network, it will automatically get an IP address from your DHCP server and begin to provide wireless connections based on your current network IP configuration. 3.
3.2 | Installing the Utility Software 1. At the splash screen, click the [Install Utility] option to launch the Installation Wizard. 2. Click the [Next >] button to confirm the installation. 3. Configure the install location, and then click the [Next >] button to continue.
* It is recommended that you choose the default folder name. 4. Click the [Finish] button to complete the installation process.
Section 4 | Accessing the SMC2482W The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge can be configured and managed by using two different utilities. • Windows Utility • Web-based Utility 4.1 | Using the Windows Utility 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], then [SMC2482W Bridge Utility], then [SMC2482W Bridge Utility]. 2. The Utility will search your network for the EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge. When the SMC2482W is located, you can view the current settings and make changes as needed.
3. Once you have logged into the Windows Utility, you can: • View link and device information • See the available EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridges (SMC2482W) in your network if you have more than one SMC2482W installed. • Configure wireless settings, operating mode, TCP/IP settings • Configure wireless security (WEP) 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 Bridge.
Note: The SMC2482W is DHCP-enabled by default. If you do not know the IP address that was assigned by your DHCP server, please use the Windows Utility or look at your DHCP client list to get the correct IP address to use. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, then the SMC2482W will auto-assign itself an IP address of: 192.168.2.55. 3. Log into the Web-based Utility. The factory default password for the SMC2482W is “default”, all lower-case. 4.
Section 5 | Configure The SMC2482W EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge can be configured from both the Windows and Web-based utility. Since the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge ships with the default configuration of DHCP-enabled, it will auto-configure itself to any network setting. 5.1 | Configure the Wireless Bridge using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Windows-based Utility. (See section 4.1 for more information) 2.
3. From this section, you can configure the following settings: • • • • • SSID Channel AP Name Operating Mode Advanced Settings Note: For more information on the different operating modes, see section 5.4. 4. Click [Apply] button to save your settings. 5. To change your IP settings, click the [IP Settings] button. 6. From this section, you can configure the following settings: • • • • DHCP/Fixed IP address configuration IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway 7. Click [Apply] button to save your settings.
5.2 | Configure the Wireless Bridge using Web-based Utility (Setup Wizard) 1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Setup Wizard] link. 3. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic configuration settings for the SMC2482W.
4. The first step in the Setup Wizard is to configure SSID and wireless channel (default wireless channel is 6). Note: For more information on the different operating modes, see section 5.4. 5. When you have completed this step, click the [NEXT] button.
6. The second step in the Setup Wizard is to configure WEP encryption: Note: If this is your first experience with wireless networking, it is a good idea to keep WEP disabled until you have the connection up and running. Then enable this security feature on all of the Wireless Bridges. 7. When you have completed this step, click the [FINISH] button to save the settings and reboot the Wireless Bridge. When you do this, the Wireless Bridge will log you out of the Web-based Utility.
5.3 | Configure the Wireless Bridge using Web-based Utility (Advanced Setup) The Advanced Setup option provides more configuration options for the SMC2482W Wireless Bridge. 1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. To change the IP configuration on the SMC2482W, click on the [LAN] link on the left hand navigation menu.
4. When you have completed configuring these settings, click the [APPLY] button to save the settings and reboot the Wireless Bridge. 5. To configure wireless settings, click on the [Wireless] link on the left hand navigation menu, and then choose the [Configuration] option.
5.4 | SMC2482W Operating Modes The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge has 3 operating modes to provide a flexible wireless solution for any situation. The support modes are: • Point-to-Point Bridge • Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge • Access Point Below is an outline of each operating mode and a basic configuration. Point-to-Point Bridge The operating mode is configured when you need to connect two locations with a wireless connection. This operating mode needs to be configured on both units.
Access Point The operating mode is configured when you need to add a wireless connection to your network or extend the coverage of an existing wireless network. To setup this operating mode, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Log into the SMC2482W Windows Utility or Web-based Utility.
6.1 | Configure WEP using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Windows-based Utility. (See section 4.1 for more information) 2. Click on the [WEP Settings] button. 3. Check the [Data Encryption] checkbox. Under the WEP Settings section, you can configure: • WEP Key Length • HEX or ASCII format • Set Key Number to use Note: For information on WEP Key structures, see Section 6.
6.2 | Configure WEP using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. Click on [Wireless] link on the left hand navigation menu, and then select the [Encryption] option. 4. To enable WEP, choose the WEP key length you want to use. 5. Then set the WEP key format. 6. Enter in the WEP key you want to use, based on the key length and format. 7.
6.3 | Configure MAC Filtering using Web-based Utility (Access Point mode) 1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. Click on [Filter] link on the left hand navigation menu. 4. Check the [Enable] option. 5. Enter in the MAC address of the clients/users that you want to have access to your wireless network. Note: On the MAC Filtering option, there is a Connection list option.
Section 7 | EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge Information Both the Windows Utility and Web-based Utility provide information about the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge.
7.1 | View Wireless Bridge information using Windows-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Windows-based Utility. (See section 4.1 for more information) 2. The default page of the Windows-based Utility displays all of the information outlined above.
7.2 | View Wireless Bridge information using Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. Click on [Status] link on the left hand navigation menu.
Section 8 | Changing the Password on the SMC2482W For network security, it is a good idea to change the EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge’s default password. To change the password on your SMC2482W, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. The default page is the [System] section. Click on [Password Settings] option.
Section 9 | Upgrading the SMC2482W The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge is upgradeable through the Web-based Utility. Please verify that you have the latest firmware available from http://www.smc.com. 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. Click on [Tools] link on the left hand navigation menu, and then click the [Firmware Upgrade] option. 4.
5. When you have the correct installation path, click the [APPLY] button to begin the upgrade process. 6. Click [OK] to the pop-up dialog boxes to begin the upgrade process. Warning: Do not turn the power off during the upgrade process. This will damage the unit. 7. When the upgrade process has completed, verify the new version by logging into either the Windows or Web-based Utility.
Section 10 | Backing up and Restoring the Wireless Bridge The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge offers a configuration backup and configuration restore option through the Webbased Utility. This feature will allow you to save all of your configuration settings to a separate file, so you can easily configure multiple Wireless Bridges with the same configuration. 10.1 | Back-up the SMC2482W configuration 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2.
10.2 | Restore the SMC2482W configuration from “SMC2482W_backup.bin” file 1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility. (See section 4.2 for more information) 2. Click on [Advanced Setup] link. 3. Click on [Tools] link on the left hand navigation menu, and then click the [Configuration Tools] option. 4. Click the [Browse…] button and locate the SMC2482W “SMC2482W_backup.bin” located on your computer. 5. Click the [Restore] button to begin the restoration process.
Section 11 | Uninstalling the SMC2482W Windows Utility If you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless Turbo Wireless Bridge Windows Utility program, please follow the steps below: 1. Click [Start], then [Programs], choose [SMC2482W Bridge Utility], and then select [Uninstall]. 2. To complete the uninstall process, when prompted by the [Confirm File Deletion] dialog box, click [OK] to continue. 3. The uninstall process will begin. 4. Click [Finish] to complete the uninstall process.
Section 12 | Technical Specifications Data Rate • Up to 22Mbps with Auto Fallback to 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps Operating Range • Up to 350m Interface • RJ-45 – 10/100 Mbps • Power Jack – 2.5mm Network Configuration • Infrastructure Configuration and Management • Web and Windows-based Sensitivity • -80 dBm @ 22 Mbps PBCC • -85 dBm @ 11Mbps PBCC • -82 dBm @ 11Mbps CCK Frequency Stability • Within + 25 ppm Data modulation type • BPSK (1 Mbps) • QPSK (2 Mbps) • CCK (5.5/11 Mbps) • PBCC (5.
Section 13 | Troubleshooting This section provides possible solutions to issues regarding the installation and operation of your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. 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 Turbo Wireless Bridge, please make sure you are running the latest firmware. You can download the latest firmware from www.smc.com. 1.
Section 14 | Glossary 802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies the over-the-air interface used 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.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device's IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. DNS (Domain Name System) - Is the system that is used to translate Internet domain names into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
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. This technique reduces interference because a signal from a narrowband system will only affect the spread spectrum signal if both are transmitting at the same frequency at the same time.
LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server 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.
Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Subnet Mask - The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of subgroups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets. SSID Broadcast- For security purposes, this selection can be disabled, allowing only those wireless network cards with the Access Point’s SSID to communicate with the Access Point.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - Is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11b standard. WINIPCFG - Configuration utility based on the Win32 API for querying, defining, and managing IP addresses within a network. A commonly used utility, under Windows 95, 98, and Me, for configuring networks. WLAN - Acronym for wireless local-area network. A type of localarea network that uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes.
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