Smc 2455W User Guide

SMC2455W

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.

Tra dem arks

SMC is a registered trademark;and EZ Connect and EZ Hub are trademarks 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 equipm ent 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 inter ference 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 from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipm ent complies

with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.Th i s e quipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada - Class B

This digita l apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,”ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur:“Appareils Numériques,”NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.

Congratulations on your purchase of this EZ Connect™ Turbo

2.4GHz 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Access Point.The EZ

Connect™ Turbo Wireless Access Point is the perfect device for adding wireless connectivity to your Ethernet network,or expanding and existing wireless network. Plug and Play installation allows users to easily set up this Wireless Access Point in minutes. By offering both a Windows-based and Web-based administration utility,the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point can be managed from any PC on your network.To secure this wireless connection, the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point supports 64/128/256-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy ( WEP) encr yption.

Feature Highlights:

•IEEE 802.11b high-speed wireless connection up to 22 Mbps.

•Supports extra Packet Binary Convolutional Coding (PBCC) modulation technique.

•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.

Compatibility:

•IEEE 802.3,802.3u

•IEEE 802.11b

•Wi-Fi Complaint

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point package includes the following:

•One EZ Connect™ Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Access Point

•One CD

•One Power Adapter

•One Manual

Minimum Requirements:

•An A/C power outlet (100 – 240V,50 – 60Hz),to supply power to the EZ Connec t Turbo Wireless Access Point.

•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 Access Poin t.U s ual l y, the be s t location is at the center of your wireless coverage area.

Connect the Ethernet cable

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point 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 Access Point 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

SMC2455W.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

1.1 | EZ Connect Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Access

Point LED Indicators

The preceding diagram shows the LED indicator lights on the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point.The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point has 2 external antennas,which are adjustable for best wireless reception.

The front of the Wireless Access Point has 3 labeled indicator lights.When you connect your Access Point to your network, these lights will be on,off,or blinking,indicating the following states.

1.2 | Resetting the SMC2455W EZ Connect Turbo

11/22 Mbps Wireless Access Point

To correct temporar y connec tivity problems,the SMC2455W Wireless Access Point 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 SMC2455W

1. Locate the [Reset] button on the back of the Access Point.

2. Unplug the power from the back of the Access Point for 5 seconds.

Light On Off Blinkin

Ethernet Ethernet Connection No Ethernet Data being sent or

Connection received over

Ethernet connection

Wireless Wireless Connection No Wireless Data being sent or

Connection received over

wireless connection

Power/Status Receiving Power Not Receiving N/A

Power

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 Access Point 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 Access Point for 2 seconds,and then plug the power back in.

9. The Access Point will reboot and the LEDs will return to the normal status.

Using the Web-based Utility

1. Log into the SMC2455W Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for more i nfo rm at io n )

2. Click on [Tools] link on the left hand navigation menu,and then click the [Reset] option.

3. Click the [APPLY] button to complete the reset process.

4. The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2455W.

Using the Web-based Utility to reset the SMC2455W to factory defaults

1. Log into the SMC2455W 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 SMC2455W to factory default.

Note: If you set the SMC2455W to be DHCP-enabled and

changed the IP address or wireless settings on the SMC2455W,you will need to use the Windows Utility to reconfigure the device so you can access the Web-based Utility again.

Section 2 | Understanding Wireless Connections

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point 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 from your wireless devices:

•You should place the Wireless Access Point in the center of your wireless network.

•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. Tr y t o a vo id p utting the Wireless Access Point 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 SMC2455W 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.

Important: Enable wireless securit y 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 SMC2455W .

2.3 | Wireless Distance Table

The following distance table shows the interaction between wireless coverage area and transmission speed for SMC2455W under typical installation circumstances.

*Outdoors Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no

interference or obstruction between the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point and users.

**Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment

with floor to ceiling obstructions between the EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point and wireless broadcast device, such as a wireless client.

Speed (Mbps) Outdoor Environment* Indoor Environment**

11 Mbps 528ft (160m) 236 ft (72m)

5.5 Mbps 640 ft (195m) 240 ft (73m) 2 Mbps 837 ft (255m) 240 ft (73m) 1 Mbps 1155 ft (350m) 246 ft (75m)

2.4 | Understanding Wireless Security (WEP)

Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potential security risk.Without wireless security options configured on your net wor k, 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 Access Point.For more information about WEP and security,see section 6.

Section 3 | Setup

Typi ca l us es for the SMC EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point:

•Home networking for device sharing

•Wireless Multimedia

•Wireless office for extension of Ethernet range

•Setting up temporar y networks quick ly

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Access Point’s default configuration is:

SSID: WLAN AP Name: SMC IP Address: DHCP Subnet Mask: DHCP Gateway: DHCP

The SMC2455W is a Plug-and-Play device.When you plug this Access Point 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 compu ter that you want to install the EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Access Point Utility software,please have the following items available:

•The EZ Connec t Turbo Wireless Access Point CD-ROM

•These installation instruc tions

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 soft ware applications that could hinder the installation process.

To install the Wireless Access Point Utility program,insert the “SMC2455W Utility and Documentation”CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.If the CD does not start automatically after a few seconds,open My Computer,double-click the CD-ROM icon,and then double-click Setup.exe. The Welcome splash screen should appear.

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.

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