SMC2482W Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from 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 © 2002 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, California 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 trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1 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.com (Support, Warranty Registration) 6 Congratulations on your purchase of this EZ ConnectTM Turbo 2.4GHz 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Bridge. The EZ ConnectTM 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. Plug-and-Play installation, Web-based Configuration Wizard, and Windows-based EZ Installation Wizard allow users to easily set up this Wireless Bridge in minutes. By offering both a Windowsbased and Web-based administration utility, the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge can be managed from any PC on your network. To secure this wireless connection, the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge supports 64/128/256-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Feature Highlights: · IEEE 802.11b high-speed wireless connection up to 22 Mbps · Supports extra Packet Binary Convolutional Coding (PBCC) modulation technique · Removable Antennas for use with add-on high gain antennas · Plug-and-Play installation · 64/128/256-bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering function to ensure secure wireless data transmission · Supports a maximum of 253 users · Offers multiple operating modes (Access Point, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi-Point) for wireless configuration flexibility 7 Compatibility: · IEEE 802.3, 802.3u · IEEE 802.11b · Wi-Fi Complaint The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge package includes the following: · One EZ ConnectTM 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. 8 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. Use a standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector to connect the Bridge to one of router, hub, or switch. Connect the power cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 5V DC power socket on the rear panel. Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the SMC2482W. Using another power adapter will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty. Antennas LED Indicator lights: · Power · Wireless Transmit/Receiver · Ethernet Link/Activity 9 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. Light LAN On Ethernet Connection Off No Ethernet Connection No Wireless Connection Not Receiving Power Blinking Data being sent or received over Ethernet connection Data being sent or received over wireless connection N/A WLAN Wireless Connection Power Receiving Power 1.2 | Resetting the SMC2482W EZ ConnectTM Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge To correct temporary connectivity problems, the SMC2482W Wireless Bridge can be reset by the following methods: · The physical reset button on the back of the unit. · You can reset the unit or reset the unit to factory defaults using the Web-based Utility. Using the Reset button on the back of the SMC2482W 1. Locate the [Reset] button on the back of the Wireless Bridge. 2. Unplug the power from the back of the Wireless Bridge for 5 seconds. 10 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. The Wireless Bridge will reboot and the LEDs will return to the normal status. Using the Web-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2482W 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 [Reset] option. 11 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. The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2482W to factory default. Note: If you set the SMC2482W to be DHCP-enabled and changed the IP address or wireless settings on the SMC2482W, you will need to use the Windows Utility to re-configure the device so you can access the Web-based Utility again. 12 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. 2.1 | Recommendations for Best Wireless Performance The following information will help you achieve the best wireless range, coverage, and transmission rate for the SMC2482W: · Radio signals can travel farther outside of buildings, and the best performance is when wireless components are in direct line-of-sight to one another. · Putting wireless components in high places helps avoid obstacles and provides better connectivity. · Building construction such as metal framing, stucco, and concrete walls and floors will reduce radio signal strength. Try to avoid putting the Wireless Bridge next to walls, large solid objects; or next to large metal objects such as computer cases, monitors, and appliances (i.e. microwave ovens). · Wireless signal range, speed, and strength can be affected by interference from neighboring wireless networks and devices. Electro-magnetic devices that operate in the 2.4GHz frequency range, such as radios, and cordless phones, may also interfere with wireless transmission. 2.2 | Adjusting the Antennas The antennas on the SMC2482W can be adjusted for best radio reception. Start with the antennas pointing straight up, and adjust each antenna if wireless reception is poor. Certain areas, such as directly below the antennas, get relatively poor reception. Pointing the antennas toward another wireless component does not improve reception. 13 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. SMC Networks wireless devices support the wireless security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your network over a wireless connection. This security feature uses a secure network key, called a WEP key. The WEP key encrypts wireless data so that it is only readable by other computers that have the matching WEP key. The WEP key is stored on each wireless device, so that data can be encrypted and decrypted as it is transmitted over the network. If you are transferring private information over this wireless connection, it is recommended to enable WEP for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. For more information about WEP and security, see section 6. Section 3 | Setup Typical uses for the SMC EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge: · Connecting multiple locations with a wireless signal · Wireless office for extension of Ethernet range · Setting up temporary networks quickly The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge default configuration is: SSID: Wireless Adapter Name: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway: WLAN SMC DHCP DHCP DHCP 15 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. 3.1 | Verify Equipment and Permissions At computer that you want to install the EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge Utility software, please have the following items available: · The EZ ConnectTM Turbo Wireless Bridge CD-ROM · These installation instructions Before you proceed with the Utility setup, verify the following: · You have administrator privileges on the computer that you are working on. On computers running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must be a member of the Administrator group to install software and change network settings. If you cannot run setup, click Log Off from the Start menu, and then log on with an administrator's account. If you don't have administrator access please contact your system administrator. · Disable any Anti-Virus or other software applications that could hinder the installation process. To install the Wireless Bridge Utility program, insert the "SMC2482W Utility and Documentation" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically after a f ...