User manual SMC SMCWAPS-G

SMCWAPS-G (for 2.5" HDD use) USER MANUAL Ver. 1.02 Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission. Trademarks All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice. FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B. 2 EC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following references have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60950 (2000) Safety of Information Technology Equipment. Council recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, limitations of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz). EN 300 328-1 (2001-12), EN 300 328-2 (2001-12) Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment. EN 301 489-1 (2000-08), EN 301 489-17 (2000-09) EMC requirements for radio equipment. Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The official EC-Declaration of Conformity can be found under the corresponding product section on the web http://www.smc.com. Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Het officiële ECgelijkvormigheidattest kan men vinden op de internetsite http://www.smc.com onder de betrokken productcategorie. Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. La déclaration de conformité officielle peut être trouvée sur notre site internet http://www.smc.com dans la rubrique Produits. Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieses Wireless LAN Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Die offizielle EC-Declaration of Conformity finden Sie im Internet unter http://www.smc.com unter der entsprechenden Produktkategorie. Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. The official EC-Declaration of Conformity can be found under the corresponding product section on the web http://www.smc.com. - - - English Dutch French German Spanish Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in EC/ EFTA member states English This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all notified EC and EFTA member states. In accordance with article 6.4 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC the following EC/ EFTA member states have been notified: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Iceland Requirements for outdoor operation, like license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries. Please contact your local regulation authority or SMC Networks for details on current restrictions for outdoor use. Dit toestel is een 2.4 Ghz draadloze Lan transceiver, bestemd voor gebruik binnen huis en kantoor in alle geïnformeerde lidstaten van de EC en de EFTA. In overeenstemming met artikel 6.4 van de R&T TE Directive 1999/5/EC zijn de volgende EC/EFTA lidstaten verwittigd: België, Denemarken, Duitsland, Finland, Frankrijk,Griekenland, Ierland, IJsland, Italië, Luxemburg, Nederland, Noorwegen,Oostenrijk, Portugal, Spanje , Verenigd Koninkrijk, Zweden, Zwitserland. Benodigdheden voor gebruik buiten, zoals gebruiksvergunningen en toegelaten werkkanalen zijn van toepassing in sommige landen. Gelieve uw lokale instantie of SMC Networks te contacteren voor details op huidige beperkingen voor gebruik in buitenlucht. Ce produit est un appareil radio LAN transceiver de 2.4 GHz destiné aux PME et à l'utilisation domestique dans tous les pays certifiés conformes aux conditions de l'EU et de l'EFTA. En accord avec l'article 6.4 de la R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, the membres de la EU et de l'EFTA sont les suivants : Autriche, Belgique, Danemark, finalnde, France, Allemagne, Italie, Luxembourg, Pays-Bas, Norvège, Espagne, Suède, Suisse, Royaume-Uni, Portugal, Grèce, Irelande, Icelande. Des conditions sont appliquées à certains pays pour l'utilisation en extérieur, tels que des licences spécífiques et des canaux d'opération. Veuillez contacter votre autorité locale ou SMC Networks pour plus de détails quant aux restrictions actuelles concernant l'utilisation en extérieur. Dieses Wireless LAN Gerät arbeitet im 2.4 GHz Frequenzband und ist für den Einsatz im Innenbereich in den benachrichtigten EC/ EFTA Mitgliedstaaten geeignet. In Übereinstimmung mit Artikel 6.4 der R&TTE Direktive 1999/5/EC wurden folgende Mitgliedstaaten benachrichtigt: Österreich, Belgien, Dänemark, Finland, Frankreich, Deutschland, Italien, Luxemburg, Niederlande, Norwegen, Spanien, Schweden, Schweiz, Großbritannien, Portugal, Griechenland, Irland, Island. Für den Einsatz im Aussenbereich sind in einigen Ländern Lizenzen erforderlich oder die Anzahl der Kanäle ist eingeschränkt. Bitte kontaktieren Sie Ihre Regulierungsbehörde oder SMC Networks für die aktuellen Einschränkungen beim Einsatz im Aussenbereich. Este aparato es un transmisor inalámbrico de 2.4 GHz, previsto para el uso interior en domicilios y Pymes en todos los Estados de la CE y la EFTA notificados. De acuerdo con el artículo 6.4 de la Directiva R&TTE 1999/5/EC los siguientes estados de la CE y de la EFTA han sido notificados: Austria, Bélgica, Dinamarca, Finlandia, Francia, Alemania, Italia, Luxemburgo, Países Bajos, Noruega, España, Suecia, Suiza, Reino Unido, Portugal, Grecia, Irlanda, Islandia. Los requisitos para su uso exterior, como requerimiento de licencia y canales de operación permitidos se aplican en algunos países. Por favor contacte la autoridad reguladora local o SMC Networks para más detalles en relación con las restricciones actuales para uso exterior. Dutch French German Spanish EU Detachable Antenna Information English This SMC wireless device has been designed to operate with the antenna included in this package only. Together this device and antenna combination has been tested and approved conforming with the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC to meet the radiated power level requirement of 100mW e.i.r.p. Replacement of this antenna must only be done with an authorized SMC component that has been designed and tested with the unit to the requirements of directive 1999/5/EC. Dit draadloze SMC toestel is ontwikkeld om uitsluitend te werken met de bijgeleverde antenne. Het toestel en de antenne zijn samen getest en goedgekeurd om te voldoen aan de Europese T&T Te directive 1999/5/EC eisen die een stralingskracht vastlegt van 100mW (E.I.R.P.). Vervanging van deze antenne mag enkel gebeuren met toegelaten SMC onderdelen die ontwikkeld en getest zijn volgens de vereisten van de directive 1999/5/EC. Ce produit sans fil a éte conçu pour fonctionner uniquement avec l'antenne incluse dans l'emballage. Assemblés, ce produit et l'antenne ont été testés et approuvés conformes aux spécificités requises par la directive européenne R&TTE, pour atteindre le niveau de puissance radio de 100mW e.i.r.p. L'antenne ne peut être remplacée que par une référence SMC, elle même conçue, testée et approuvée par la directive 1999/5/EC. Dieses SMC Wireless LAN Gerät wurde ausschließlich für den Betrieb mit der in dieser Packung enthaltenen Antenne entwickelt. Die Kombination von Gerät und Antenne wurde von einer europäischen Prüfstelle gemäß der R&TTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG geprüft und anerkannt, um den Anforderungen für eine Antennenstrahlungsleistung von 100 mW (EIRP) zu entsprechen. Die Antenne darf nur durch eine von SMC autorisierte Antenne ersetzt werden, die entsprechend den Anforderungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG für das Gerät entwickelt und getestet wurde. Este poducto inalámbrico de SMC ha sido diseñado para operar solamente con la antena incluida en la caja. Esta combinación de aparato y antena ha sido probada y aprobada de acuerdo con la Directiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/EC, para cumplir con el nivel de radiación requerido para el componente de 100mW e.i.r.p. El reemplazo de esta antena debe hacerse sólo por un componente autorizado por SMC, que haya sido diseñado y probado con la unidad, de acuerdo con los requisitos de la Directiva 1999/5/EC. Dutch French German Spanish SMC Contact for this device in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2, 4ª, 08970 ­ Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 5 1.1 Overview........................................................................................... 5 1.2 Features ........................................................................................... 6 1.3 System Requirements ...................................................................... 7 1.4 Package List ..................................................................................... 8 1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons ............................................................ 9 1.6 LED Indicators ................................................................................ 10 Chapter 2: Getting Started ............................................................................ 11 2.1 Hard Disk Installation.......................................................................11 2.2 Making Connections ....................................................................... 14 2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings ....................................................... 14 2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection ................................................ 16 2.2.3 Wireless Connection........................................................... 20 2.3 File Sharing .................................................................................... 22 2.3.1 Accessing the Network Hard Drive via My Network Places 22 2.3.2 Searching the Computers ................................................... 23 2.3.3 Search the "Entire Network" Manually................................ 23 2.3.4 Accessing Files via FTP...................................................... 24 Chapter 3: Making Configuration .................................................................. 25 3.1 Wizard ............................................................................................ 26 3.2 Network Settings ............................................................................ 39 3.2.1 DHCP Setting...................................................................... 40 3.2.2 Wireless Setting.................................................................. 41 Chapter 4: Disk Management ....................................................................... 68 3 4.1 Disk Utility....................................................................................... 68 4.2 File Sharing .................................................................................... 72 Chapter 5: Advanced Tools........................................................................... 78 5.1 Backup Configuration ..................................................................... 78 5.2 Reset Configuration to Default ....................................................... 79 5.3 Reboot ............................................................................................ 79 5.4 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................... 79 Chapter 6: MISC ........................................................................................... 80 6.1 Time Setting.................................................................................... 80 6.2 Change Password .......................................................................... 81 6.3 System Log..................................................................................... 82 Chapter 7: Trouble Shootings ....................................................................... 83 What can I do when I have some trouble at the first time? .................. 83 How to setup wireless function?........................................................... 85 Problems of Security Level................................................................... 96 NOTE. The content of this manual will be revised without prior notice. 4 Chapter 1: IIntroductiion Chapter 1: ntroduct on Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding SMCWAPS-G device. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product. 1.1 Overview The product is an ultra slim design and compact size of Portable Wireless SMCWAPS-G. It is an ideal device for travelers and home users who need to backup and share files more efficiently and easily anytime and anywhere. Additionally, network storage and fully compliant IEEE 802.11g WLAN device functions let you share files easily. The SMCWAPS-G offers WLAN mobility for home user and business people to maintain continuous network connectivity. Home users can stay connected to the network anywhere through a building without being limited by LAN cables via its AP functionality. This device also has the additional advantage of providing network storage with its 2.5-inch hard disk which allows you to share information and storage capacity via wireless or wired network. The SMCWAPS-G supports the UPnP content directories and users can share the 5 music and video files easily. Besides, the click-and-copying of files from a flash drive to the SMCWAPS-G hard disk make the user backup files efficiently. 1.2 Features Basic functions Ultra DMA 133 IDE controller to adapt for 2.5-inch hard disk drive. Network File Storage and File Sharing via Microsoft Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) in Windows or Samba in Linux. Support FAT, FAT32, and Ext2 files system and can read NTFS file system. (Only can copy files from NTFS folder to another FAT, FAT32, or Ext2 folder.) Built-in FTP server. Support security level as Guest or Authorization user for file sharing. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature for Windows XP and Windows Me. Real time clock to synchronize the computer time setting. Easy to upgrade: using web browser or windows application to upgrade new version of firmware. Browser-based interface configuration and management: OS independent, easy-to-use for consumer installation. 6 USB device Built-in USB2.0 host to connect to USB mass storage device, like USB flash drive, USB hard drive, etc... Easy to button: Offer the button to copy folders and files from USB device to HDD. Wireless functions Up to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). IEEE 802.11b compatible (11Mbps): Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors. IEEE 802.11g compatible (54Mbps): Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors. Wireless data rate supported: 6/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps in 802.11g mode; 1/2/5.5/11Mbps in 802.11b mode. Support 64/128-bit WEP encryption. Support 802.1X authentication. Support WPA with TKIP and AES encryption. Support AP, Client, WDS Hybrid and WDS wireless modes. 1.3 System Requirements To start to use the SMCWAPS-G, your system must have the following minimum requirements: Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP, or any other operating system can support Samba. 7 An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100BaseT) adapter for wired client. At least one WLAN client adapter of 802.11g (54Mbps) or 802.11b (11Mbps) for wireless connection. TCP/IP and NetBIOS network protocol installed. Web browser installed. The SMCWAPS-G requires an external 5V, 3A power supply which is included in the package. For safe operation, please only use the power adapter which is provided by this product. 1.4 Package List The SMCWAPS-G package contains the following items: Wireless SMCWAPS-G device 2.4GHz dipole antenna Power adapter (5 Volts DC, 3A) RJ-45 Ethernet cable Quick installation guide CD (utilities and user manual) Rubber feet x2 Screws x2 (For fixing HDD) 8 1.5 Hardware Ports and Buttons Ports Power USB1 / USB2 LAN Description 5V / 3A Power inlet. The ports where you can connect to any USB storage. Automatically MDI / MDIX LAN port can sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computer, network of hub, switch, or router. Buttons Shutdown Description Press the button about 4 seconds to shut down the whole system before power-off. Backup Press the button over 4 seconds to copy data from attached USB device to HDD. Reset Press the buttons of "Shutdown" and "Backup" simultaneously over 6 seconds to reset the system setting to factory default. 9 1.6 LED Indicators USB 1 Power USB 2 LAN Backup WLAN HDD Status HDD LED PWR LAN WLAN HDD USB 1 / USB 2 Backup Off Power off No device No packet Not in use No device On Power on Linked On transmitting HDD read/write USB drive ready Blinking In use. Backup files from attached USB device to HDD. HDD Status No HDD HDD full or error More blinking quickly, fewer available HDD capacity. 10 Chapter 2: Gettiing Started Chapter 2: Gett ng Started 2.1 Hard Disk Installation Follow the steps below to insert the 2.5-inch hard disk and assemble the device before using the SMCWAPS-G. WARNING: The SMCWAPS-G is not hot-swappable. Please make sure that it is turned off and not connected to the power outlet when performing the following assembly procedure. Step 1: Use one hand to hold on the SMCWAPS-G, and the other hand to open the upper cover carefully. 11 Step 2: Remove the upper cover. Step 3: Insert the 2.5-inch hard disk into the slot. Make sure the hard disk connecting pins and the connectors are properly aligned. 12 Step 4: Put the upper cover back and assemble the cover tightly. Step 5: Fasten the screws to make sure the hard disk would not loosen. 13 2.2 Making Connections In order to access the SMCWAPS-G as the network storage drive or as an AP, you may need to configure the TCP/IP settings correctly. Either the "Wired Ethernet settings" or "Wireless Connection" can be used to connect the SMCWAPS-G easily. 2.2.1 Check TCP/IP Settings Follow the steps below to install "Client for Microsoft Networks", "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks", and "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" on your computer. Step 1: Select the "My Network Places" on the desktop menu, and click the right button of mouse to choose "Properties". 14 Step 2: Choose the "Properties" of Local Area Connection. Step 3: Check the "Client for Microsoft Networks", "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks", and "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" are installed or not. If not, please install those communication protocols. If you use other operating system, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS, please refer to original manual of your OS to finish the configurations of TCP/IP and other required communication protocols. 15 2.2.2 Wired Ethernet Connection SMCWAPS-G will detect automatically if any DHCP server is existed, it will get one IP address from DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, SMCWAPS-G will assign a random IP to client and you can get some information as below shown. Use one Ethernet cable to connect the SMCWAPS-G and your computer directly. Then go to the command mode and key "ipconfig". If the IP address and subnet is 0.0.0.0, please type "ipconfig /renew" to retrieve a IP address. 16 Method 1: Use Configuration Tool to Setup Before you can do this, you need to install the configuration tool from installation CD first. After that, please use the configuration tool to "Query" and you will see the status page and input "smcadmin" to start. NOTE. The default login password is "smcadmin". If there is a DHCP server in the network, SMCWAPS-G will be as the client and get one IP address from DHCP server. You can also use configuration utility to Query to find the IP address that SMCWAPS-G gets. About other operating systems, such as Linux X-window or Mac OS, please use web browser to configure. 17 Method 2: Use "My Network Places" to Search and Setup First, go to My Network Places and search "AP_Storage". NOTE. The default host name of SMCWAPS-G is "AP_Storage". Double click on "samba server (AP_Storage)", and you will see two folders. Then double click the folder "Configure". You can find there is a "Configure.html" in the folder, please double click on "Configure.html" directly to see configuration page. 18 In addition, you can allocate a static IP address on your computer as below: Step 1: Find the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties from My Network Places and check the Properties of Local Area Network Connection. And click the "General" icon and assign one IP address which can be from 192.168.2.1 to 192.168.2.253. Here we use the 192.168.2.88 as the IP address. The Subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0, and the Default gateway must be 192.168.2.1. Then click "OK" button to complete TCP/IP setup. Step2: Open the DOS command mode from the Start Menu->Run, and input "cmd", and then click OK. Step 3: Type "ipconfig" and press the "Enter". Then the following message 19 should be found. Check the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses are same as previous settings. If same, you are successful to setup the network configuration. 2.2.3 Wireless Connection Follow the steps below to connect to the SMCWAPS-G in a wireless environment. We assume that there is at least one WLAN card installed on your computer, and SMCWAPS-G is powered on. Step 1: Enabling the WLAN card first, and check the Wireless Network Connection properties from My Network Places. Step 2: Select the Wireless Networks icon after entering the "Wireless 20 Network Connection Properties". You will find the AP_Storage in the available network list, then select the AP_Storage, and click Connect button to connect. Otherwise, if you can't find AP_Storage, please refresh network list again. NOTE. The default network name (SSID) of SMCWAPS-G is "AP_Storage". Step 3: Open the DOS command mode from the Start Menu->Run. Type "cmd" in the Open folder, then click OK to enter the DOS environment. Step 4: Type the "ipconfig" and press "Enter" in the DOS environment. Then the messages of IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway should be found. WARNING: We strongly recommended that you enable wireless encryption feature, or add User Access rules on SMCWAPS-G. Otherwise, everyone can connect 21 to it wirelessly and access data which is stored in your hard drive. 2.3 File Sharing The SMCWAPS-G can be a shared network hard drive in an existing wireless or wired network environment. The users in the same network area can read or write data from the device as required. The following various steps are for users to start using the network hard drive. 2.3.1 Accessing the Network Hard Drive via My Network Places Select the "My Network Places" and type the address of "\\AP_Storage" and press "Enter". Then you will find the Storage icon. Click the "Storage" icon, and you will find the "C" folder as below. The folder "C" is the root directory of attached hard drive. NOTE. The other folder "USB" is the root directory of attached USB device. 22 2.3.2 Searching the Computers Open "My Computer" on the desktop menu, and use the "Search" function to search the computer of "AP_Storage" as below. 2.3.3 Search the "Entire Network" Manually Open Windows Explorer, and then click the My Network Places icon. Double click the Entire Network to view the components of the network. Select and click the Microsoft Windows Network icon, then the various network components showed in the list. The default workgroup of SMCWAPS-G is Mshome. 23 2.3.4 Accessing Files via FTP The SMCWAPS-G offers FTP service for the clients which don't support Microsoft Windows File sharing. You can use any FTP client utility to connect to SMCWAPS-G with anonymous username and password (username: ftp, and without password) when the Security Level is set to "Guest Only". But if you change to "Authorization User" mode, the accessing permission is limited, and then users have to input specified username and password to access any permitted folders. NOTE. The FTP service of SMCWAPS-G can be switched off. 24 Chapter 3: Makiing Confiiguratiion Chapter 3: Mak ng Conf gurat on The SMCWAPS-G can be configured various settings through the proprietary Configuration Tool or general web browser. Even you don't know which IP is being used by SMCWAPS-G, the Configuration Tool will help you to find it. All you have to do is click the "Query" button of the Configuration Tool. NOTE. You need to know the IP address of SMCWAPS-G if you want to configure it by web browser. 25 When you enter the configuration mode, you are requested to provide the "System Password" to activate the configurations. The default authorization password is "smcadmin". 3.1 Wizard With wizard setting steps, you could configure SMCWAPS-G in a very simple way. This configuration wizard includes settings of Language, IP & DHCP, Wireless, Time, and Disk. Press "Next" button to start configuration. Step 1: Select which language will be used for folder/file name in the hard disk. Incorrect language setting may cause folder/file name unreadable. 26 Step 2: If you don't know how to set DHCP option, just keep it as Auto. 27 If you choose Server/Auto/Static mode, you need to set some TCP/IP settings for SMCWAPS-G. If you are not sure about these values, please ask your network administrator or ISP. 28 Step 3: Choose which wireless mode that you want to use. 29 If you choose AP Only Mode, in next page, you could specify the SSID and the wireless channel number for SMCWAPS-G. 30 If you select the Wireless Client Mode, in next page, you would have to specify the AP that you want SMCWAPS-G to connect to. 31 You have two ways to do this job. One is searching the available AP that SMCWAPS-G could get. 32 After finish searching, you could select the AP that you want SMCWAPS-G to connect with. 33 The other way to add an AP is adding the SSID manually. 34 Step 4: Next, you have two ways to set time for SMCWAPS-G. You could sync time with your PC, or set time manually. 35 Step 5: If you use a whole new hard disk, please select "Yes". If you already have data in this hard disk, you might want to select "No". This option would format your hard disk to one partition if you select "Yes". 36 To confirm your decision, SMCWAPS-G would ask you one more time. WARNING: Even there is only one partition on your hard disk, the SMCWAPS-G will format your hard disk again if you press OK. Step 6: Check your settings again before saving. Click "Discard Settings" and you could return to the first page. If you want to change any setting, 37 please click "Previous" button. If everything is okay, click "Save Settings". If you choose to format disk, please wait the progressing bar become 100%. 38 After everything is done, system would reboot automatically. Please wait 30 seconds at least for system restarting. 3.2 Network Settings 39 3.2.1 DHCP Setting Following sections describe the various DHCP settings. General Settings: default machine IP is 192.168.2.1. This IP address must be unique on your network. You can change it if necessary. This setting is only used for DHCP server mode, and Static IP mode. Host name is the identification of SMCWAPS-G when you browse it in Microsoft My Network Places. DCHP Mode: The default mode is "Auto" Client: If you have a DHCP server on the network, set this option to receive an automatic IP address and subnet mask assignment. Server: The SMCWAPS-G will be a DHCP server on the 40 network. Auto: Select this option to let SMCWAPS-G send out a DCHP request during boot up. If you have a DHCP server on the network, the SMCWAPS-G will receive an automatic IP address and subnet mask assignment. If there is no DHCP server on the network, the SMCWAPS-G will be a DHCP server on the network. Static: You can manually configure the IP address and subnet mask of SMCWAPS-G. Server Settings: (These information would be used when you choose Server mode or Static mode.) Subnet Mask: subnet mask of your network. IP Pool: decide the IP address range that DHCP server could offer. Primary DNS / Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign DNS Servers. You could get this information from your ISP. Gateway: The gateway IP address would be the IP address of an alternate gateway. If you do not know how to setup the gateway, please contact your network administrator or ISP. Client List: When SMCWAPS-G is as a DHCP server, here will show some information of DHCP client. Fixed Mapping: DHCP server can assign the same IP address to a certain "MAC address". 3.2.2 Wireless Setting 41 Select the Wireless option in the Network Settings page. Following information will let you know the current wireless operation status. Basic Settings: allow you to enable or disable wireless function. Advanced Settings: the SMCWAPS-G provides four wireless modes to select. Please refer to the following section to check details of each wireless mode separately. Choose the wireless mode you need, and click "Next" button to setup detail items. 3.2.2.1 Wireless AP Mode 42 When you are in the AP only mode, you can setup the basic wireless functions as below. AP Setting: Channel: choose the radio channel number. The default channel of SMCWAPS-G is "1". Please DO NOT set the same channel with your existed wireless network. SSID: the SSID identifies a specific wireless LAN. Before associating with a particular wireless LAN, a station must have the same SSID as the access point. The default SSID setting is "AP_Storage". Authentication: authentication ensures that digital data transmissions are delivered to the intended receiver. This option enables you to set 43 the authentication method for various encryption schemes. WEP Encryption: select "64" or "128" bits for encryption method to protect your data by encrypting it. The WEP key can be 5(or 13) ASCII characters or 10(or 26) hexadecimal characters based on whether you select 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption. 802.1X: IEEE802.1x authentication can be done by using an external RADIUS server. You need to input the IP address of RADIUS server and Shared Secret. Please refer to FAQ in chapter 7 to get more detailed information. 44 WPA-PSK: AP and Client need to use identical Pre-shared key (PSK). Please choose TKIP or AES for encryption type, and then input 64 Hex key (0~F) or 8~63 ASCII characters. NOTE. This device only supports WPA version 1. 45 WPA: WPA applies IEEE802.1x and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS server. Please input the IP address of RADIUS server and Shared Secret. Please refer to FAQ in chapter 7 to get more detailed information. NOTE. This device only supports WPA version 1. 46