Smc 2655W User Manual

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Wireless Access Point

◆ Protocol-independent networking functionality

◆ 11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides an alternative to

wired LANs 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

EZ Connect
Wireless Access Point
User Guide

From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

February 2002

Pub #: 150000003500E R02

Part Number: 01-111322-006

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, CA 92618

All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

Tra dem ark s:

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.

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Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the
applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from
the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion,
repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally
equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or
replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering
new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration
can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web
site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime
warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of
time during which the product is an “Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be
“Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older
technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its
product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of
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 replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited
warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever
for any custom software or firmware, configuration
Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant
to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or
add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for
replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.

Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning
any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC
without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside
of the package will be returned to customer at customer's expense. For warranty claims within
North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at [phone].
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is
responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

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WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
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LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
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UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY
CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY
ACCIDENT, 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
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OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
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INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active
SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans,
and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

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FCC - Class B

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
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the 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 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 - Class B

This digital 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 matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.

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EC Conformance Declaration - Class B

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,

Barcelona, Spain.

This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

RFI Emission: * Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998

* Limit class A 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 61000-3-3/1995

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/DC power

supply: ±1kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5kV)

* Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995 (AC/DC Line to Line:

±1kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2kV )

* Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN

61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m)

* Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993

(1A/m at frequency 50Hz)

* Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according

to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10ms, 30% Reduction @500ms,
>95% Reduction @5000ms)

LVD: * EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

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Safety Compliance

Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it

(read the label on the cable) against the following:

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 three conductors

with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10A, 250V

The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional
adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked
on the power adapter.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssi­goder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen
könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch
nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten 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.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:

a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit

Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN 60950 geprüft ist.
Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht
über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder
weniger.

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EZ Connect™

Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

EZ Connect™

SMCPWR-INJ Power Injector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Utility Installation (98/Me/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

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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 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table .23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Introduction

SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Access Point (SMC2655W) is an 11 Mbps
wireless repeater that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks
to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences.
This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable
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 Ethernet LANs.
Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or
installing additional access points – no wires!

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