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Wireless Access Point

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Protocol-independent networking functionality

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11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides an alternative to 

wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs

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Coverage area 180 m (590 ft) at 11 Mbps, 550 m (1800 ft) 

at 1 Mbps

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Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments 

existing networks quickly and easily

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Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology 

provides robust and secure wireless connection

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Easy installation

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Dual dipole antenna

User Guide

SMC2655W

Summary of Contents for EZ Connect SMC2655W

Page 1: ... that can dramatically cut costs Coverage area 180 m 590 ft at 11 Mbps 550 m 1800 ft at 1 Mbps Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology provides robust and secure wireless connection Easy installation Dual dipole antenna User Guide SMC2655W ...

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Page 3: ...8 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point User Guide From SMC s EZ line of low cost workgroup LAN solutions February 2002 Pub 150000003500E R02 Part Number 01 111322 006 ...

Page 4: ...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 2002 by SMC Networks Inc 38 Tesla Irvine CA 92618 All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademark...

Page 5: ...ncorporates these newer technologies At that point the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an Active SMC product A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at http www smc com index cfm action customer_service_warranty All products that are replaced become the property of SMC Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned Any r...

Page 6: ...CIDENT FIRE LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF BUSINESS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR INTERRUPTIO...

Page 7: ...quipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Clas...

Page 8: ...icker in low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1995 Immunity Product family standard according to EN 55024 1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4 kV Air Discharge 8 kV Radio frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000 4 3 1996 80 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80 Modulation 3V m Electrical fast transient burst according to EN 61000 4 4 1995 AC...

Page 9: ...tional 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 Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet Parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 125V 240 Volts Europe only Cord Set with H05VV F cord having th...

Page 10: ...ollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden 12 Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen Dies könnte einen Brand bzw elektrischen Schlag auslösen 13 Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden...

Page 11: ... NT 2000 9 Using the AP Management Utility 9 Configure AP 10 Set MAC Filter 13 Change Password 15 Reset AP 15 Reload Default 16 Update Firmware 17 Backup Configuration 18 Restore Configuration 18 Network Configuration and Planning 19 Network Topologies 19 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 19 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 20 Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 21 Troubleshooting 22 SMC Networks 80...

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Page 13: ...iderable cost savings over wired LANs eliminates long term maintenance overhead for cabling Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area plug wireless cards into your notebooks or install wireless adapters into your desktops and start networking Use this device in conjunction with SMC s EZ Connect Wireless Cards to create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with ...

Page 14: ... One 9 VDC power adapter One utility diskette This User Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www smc com Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect missing or damaged parts If possible retain the carton including the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it ...

Page 15: ...int supports an 11 Mbps half duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel It is fully compliant with 2 4 GHz DSSS CSMA CA wireless networking as defined in the IEEE 802 11b standard Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast reliable cost effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as Remote access to corporate network in...

Page 16: ...temporary setup Retailers airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers or white collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital retail store in an office or on a campus SOHO users SOHO Small Office and Home Office users ...

Page 17: ...0 Hz An available RJ 45 UTP port on an Ethernet hub or switch 802 11b compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP IP protocols installed LED Status Description Power PWR On Red Power is being supplied Wireless Link TX Flashing Green The Access Point is transmitting data through wireless links RX Flashing Green The Access Point is receiving data through wireless links Ethernet LNK On Orange Valid...

Page 18: ...ions For more effective coverage position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal axis the antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along alternate axis 4 Connect the Ethernet cable The SMC2655W can be wired to an Ethernet network through an Ethernet device such as a hub or a switch using category...

Page 19: ...ct the power adapter cable to the Power Injector 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet The LED on the Power Injector will light 3 Connect an Ethernet cable from your Ethernet hub switch to the network port on the Power Injector 4 Connect another Ethernet cable from the Access Point port on the Power Injector to your Access Point Sold separately Note The SMCPWR INJ is designed for use with the ...

Page 20: ...iskette labeled Utility Diskette contains a utility program for the EZ Connect Wireless Access Point The latest version may be downloaded from the download site specified on the back cover of this manual Warning Back up your utility diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage The SMC2655W can be configured over an Ethernet network Connect the SM...

Page 21: ...on screen instructions to install the utility program Using the AP Management Utility 1 Click Start Program Files EZ Connect Wireless AP Manager Click Command and then select Scan AP from the menu The program will then detect all Access Points on the network 2 From the list of detected SMC2655Ws double click on the unit you wish to configure A dialogue box will prompt you for the login password ...

Page 22: ...vided into two sections The first section is read only BSS ID Media Access Control address Regulation Domain Countries have different regulations regarding the use of radio frequencies WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Enabled Disabled status Associated Stations Number of wireless clients Firmware Version Current firmware version AP Name Set your Access Point alias name Default MiniAP ...

Page 23: ...led Accept ANY SSID Checking this box enables the Access Point to accept the association of wireless clients using ANY as their SSID If this feature is disabled the box is not checked the wireless clients must use the same SSID as the Access Point thus enhancing security IP Address Set the IP address as required Default 192 168 0 254 Subnet Mask Set the Subnet Mask as required Default 255 255 255 ...

Page 24: ... the Encryption button to setup WEP security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network and provide more secure data transmissions The higher the number of bits in the encryption key the higher the level of security All clients in the wireless network must have the same WEP setting Default Disabled ...

Page 25: ... contains 26 HEX digits All wireless devices must have the same Key ID element values to communicate Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer If using a key generated from a Passphrase you must use the same Passphrase and key on each station Set MAC Filter In the Set MAC Filter screen you can decide which wireless devices are allowed to connect to the Access Point...

Page 26: ...with the AP Note The format is 12 Hexadecimal digits e g 0090D112AF89 Click Add and then click Save to save the changes Otherwise click Add from File to add a previously saved text file of MAC addresses and click Save to save the changes Note The table allows you to enter a maximum of 64 MAC addresses ...

Page 27: ...ed to configure the SMC2655W Changing the password from the default value to a value of your choice will improve network security On the Change Password screen you may change the password on the Access Point Reset AP The Reset AP screen will let you reboot the Access Point ...

Page 28: ...SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 16 Reload Default The Reload Default screen will let you reload the factory default settings ...

Page 29: ...the firmware of the Access Point Enter the file name or browse for the file containing the updated firmware Setting Default Value AP Name MiniAP SSID WLAN Channel 11 RTS Threshold 2346 IP Address 192 168 0 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 DHCP Client Enabled Encryption Disabled MAC Address Filter Disabled Password MiniAP ...

Page 30: ... AP parameters to a text file Note The Community_String item in the txt file is the password field The field is encrypted and is unreadable in the file Restore Configuration The configuration may be restored by clicking Restore Configuration and loading the previously saved text file ...

Page 31: ...s 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 computers each equipped with a wireless adapter connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for ...

Page 32: ...y 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 The infrastructure configuration permits wireless clients to access the wired LAN and also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless clients as their signal can be passed through multiple access points A wireless infrastructure...

Page 33: ...to connect Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the Access Point to which he wants you to connect A 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 continuous coverage area is created wireless users within this ESS can roam freely All SMC wireless...

Page 34: ...eck that your local IP address settings conform to the SMC2655W settings 3 If you forgot your password or your SMC2655W has locked up you can reset it to factory defaults by performing the following steps Start the utility program On the main menu click Command Click Reload Default or Power off the SMC2655W Use a pin to push in the reset button located on the bottom of the SMC2655W marked Reload W...

Page 35: ...s on the Web at www smc com or call us toll free at 800 SMC 4YOU SMC Networks stands behind this and every product we sell with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and with a limited lifetime warranty SMC 802 11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental Condition 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Open Environment A line of sight environment with no interference or ...

Page 36: ...on for roaming clients 60 m 197 ft between access points Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps per channel Network Configuration LAN to access point to wireless card Access point to wireless card Operating Frequency USA Canada 2 400 2 4835 GHz Europe ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz Japan 2 400 2 497 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5 Mbps 82 dBm 11 Mbps 78 dBm typical Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Power Supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60 H...

Page 37: ...0 Encryption 64 bit 128 bit WEP Temperature Operating 0 to 50ºC 32 to 122ºF Storage 0 to 70ºC 32 to 158ºF Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Compliances CE Mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000 42 3 4 6 11 Emissions FCC Class B ETS 300 328 RCR STD 33A Safety CSA NTRL CSA 22 2 No 950 UL 1950 EN60950 TüV GS Vibration Shock Drop IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 32 Standards IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 11b Warrant...

Page 38: ...CPWR INJ Input Voltage 7 VDC 35 VDC RJ 45 Port Pin Assignments for AP 4 5 7 8 Size 5 17 x 5 08 x 2 54 cm 2 25 x 2 x 1 in Connectors Two RJ 45 Connectors One labeled Access Point and one labeled Network One power connector Weight 59 53 g 2 1 oz ...

Page 39: ...th the mobile radio telephone sets within its range In cellular and personal communications applications each cell or micro cell has its own base station each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance ESS ESS E...

Page 40: ...S Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64 bit or 128 bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless devices without a valid WEP key w...

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