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U

TILITY

 C

ONFIGURATION

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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.

Serial Number

The product serial number of the SMC2671W

Summary of Contents for 2671W

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Page 3: ...38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 EZ ConnectTM 2 4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide From SMC s EZ line of low cost workgroup LAN solutions October 2003 150000030200E R01 F1 0...

Page 4: ...its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2003 by SMC Netw...

Page 5: ...ian for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or modifications not expressly approved...

Page 6: ...60601 1 2 EMC medical Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000 3 2 1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1...

Page 7: ...onal adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the power adapter Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed CSA Certified Cord Set...

Page 8: ...n Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch digung vermieden 12 Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t gelangen Dies...

Page 9: ...Requirements 6 Hardware Installation 7 System Configuration 8 EZ Installation Wizard 9 Using IPCONFIG 10 Utility Installation and Configuration 11 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Utility Configurat...

Page 10: ...Making Configuration Changes 34 System 36 LAN 37 Wireless 38 MAC Filter 46 Tools 47 Status 51 Network Configuration and Planning 52 Network Topologies 52 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 52 Infrastructure Wireles...

Page 11: ...ured to operate in Access Point mode This solution offers fast reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs eliminates long term maintenance overhead for cabling Just...

Page 12: ...stallation 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...

Page 13: ...RELOAD button at the bottom the Wireless Ethernet Adapter performs a power reset If the button is held depressed for over 5 seconds all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restor...

Page 14: ...ring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change locations Temporary LANs for special projects or peak...

Page 15: ...ription 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 10Mbps Ethernet link...

Page 16: ...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 need...

Page 17: ...und 45 to 90 degress apart The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axes 4 If used in Ethernet Adapter mode connect t...

Page 18: ...statistics to monitor network activity Before you attempt to log into the SMC2671W s web based administration please verify the following 1 Your browser is configured properly see below 2 Disable any...

Page 19: ...W 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...

Page 20: ...OK and a black 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 SMC2671...

Page 21: ...ILITY 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 pr...

Page 22: ...ill automatically scan for the 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 doubl...

Page 23: ...cription 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 frequ...

Page 24: ...Load Default The Load Default button will let you reload the factory default settings Reset The Reset button will let you reboot the SMC2671W Refresh Apply Once a configuration change has been made on...

Page 25: ...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 1 DHCP Client You...

Page 26: ...UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 16 Statistic The Statistic tab displays transmit and receive statistics for Ethernet and wireless connections...

Page 27: ...nment 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 Default 6 Note Available c...

Page 28: ...the wireless devices to maintain contact with each other They may also carry power management information Default 100 RTS Threshold You may configure the access point to initiate an RTS frame If the...

Page 29: ...n 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 Select the MAC address fr...

Page 30: ...Y INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 20 Security The Security screen provides you a versatile encryption method to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network and provide more secure data transmi...

Page 31: ...cryption Enabled Disable WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption Default None WEP All clients and a wireless access point in the wireless network must have the same WEP setting WEP mode The SMC2671W s...

Page 32: ...UTILITY INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 22...

Page 33: ...UTILITY CONFIGURATION 23...

Page 34: ...out 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...

Page 35: ...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 cl...

Page 36: ...CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 26 3 Select the TCP IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to configure your SMC2671W Click Properties...

Page 37: ...WINDOWS 98 ME 27 4 Select the Specify an IP 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...

Page 38: ...CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 28 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...

Page 39: ...P 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 If requested to enter a gateway and DNS you can enter 192 168 2 1 4 Click OK and...

Page 40: ...CONFIGURING YOUR IP ADDRESS 30 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...

Page 41: ...WINDOWS XP 31 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties...

Page 42: ...ect the Use the following IP Address option and insert 192 168 2 x where x is 2 24 26 254 for the IP address If requested to enter a gateway and DNS you can type in 192 168 2 1 5 Click OK and click Cl...

Page 43: ...he following steps are for Internet Explorer Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer 5 5 or above in Microsoft Windows 1 Open Internet Explorer Click Tools a...

Page 44: ...IP setting wireless security configuration MAC address filtering firmware upgrade and other advanced functions Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop down li...

Page 45: ...ss Configures the wireless channel SSID and encryption for wireless communications MAC Filter Configures control access to your network clients based on the MAC Media Access Control Address of the cli...

Page 46: ...he Internet Passwords can contain from 3 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 i...

Page 47: ...t IP address 192 168 2 25 The SMC2671W does not support a DHCP server It basically allows clients to pass through to the DHCP server to obtain an IP Address If you have a server on your network that r...

Page 48: ...D 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 they are...

Page 49: ...can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters Broadcast SSID In Access Point Mode or Range Extender Mode the SMC2671W can be enabled to broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy connectio...

Page 50: ...nually 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 singl...

Page 51: ...NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 41 Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and network speed of the accociated clients...

Page 52: ...C2671W be sure to click the APPLY button and OK to the confirmation message to enable the new setting These modes are described below Access Point functions as a standard IEEE 802 11b access point Ran...

Page 53: ...e to acknowledge the right of the sending station to send data frames The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other The RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Proble...

Page 54: ...ling it can boost your throughput Preamble Type offers a drop down list with two options Long or Short If you are not sure whether all the clients and access point radios in your wireless network supp...

Page 55: ...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 In an ad hoc network the BSS ID is a random...

Page 56: ...n 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 ba...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...r user interface to the latest versions 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 59: ...WEB MANAGEMENT 49 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...

Page 60: ...WEB MANAGEMENT 50 Statistics The Statistics page displays transmit and receive statistics for all associated stations...

Page 61: ...WEB MANAGEMENT 51 Status The Status screen displays WAN LAN connection status firmware and hardware version numbers of the SMC2671W...

Page 62: ...and adapters can be configured as Ad hoc for small departmental or SOHO LANs Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of co...

Page 63: ...r in its wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point The infrastructure configuration permits wireless clients t...

Page 64: ...wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set ESS By placing the Access Points so that a continuou...

Page 65: ...cess 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 Intrnernet acc...

Page 66: ...ation algorithm 2 If the management utility cannot connect to the SMC Check that your local IP address settings conform to the SMC2671W settings 3 If you forgot your password or your SMC2671W has lock...

Page 67: ...his product or if you would like information regarding our full line of wireless products visit us at www smc com or call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind every product sold wit...

Page 68: ...nd Europe ETSI 2400 2483 5 MHz Japan 2400 2497 MHz Modulation Type CCK BPSK and QPSK Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Power Supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60 Hz Output 5 VDC 1A Power Consu...

Page 69: ...ent Utility Operating System Compatibility Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Supported Protocol TCP IP IPX Encryption 64 bit 128 bit WEP Passphrase key generation Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Sto...

Page 70: ...on In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radio telephone sets within its range In cellular and personal co...

Page 71: ...RF Preamble If all the clients and access points in your wireless network have this feature then enabling it can boost your throughput However if a radio does not support this feature then it will no...

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