Smc WEBS-N User Manual

USER GUIDE

300Mbps Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater

SMCWEBS-N

SMCWEBS-N User Guide

SMC Networks U.S.A 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

SMC Networks Europe, C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8 2 Edificio Conata II, 08970 Sant Joan Despí Barcelona - Spain Phone: +34 93 477 4920

, 2a,

March 2010

Pub. # 149100000065W

E032010-AP-R02

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Trade m ark s :

SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http:// www.smc.com.

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COMPLIANCES

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

which the receiver is connected

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

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.

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.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC R

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

ADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

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OMPLIANCES

IC STATEMENT

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

TAIWAN NCC

根據國家通信傳播委員會低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定：

第十二條　經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更

頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條　低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

EC CONFORMANCE DECLARATION

The contact for SMC products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8 2 Edificio Conata II, 08970 Sant Joan Despí Barcelona - Spain

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

◆ EN 60950-1: 2006 (IEC 60950-1) — Product Safety

◆ EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007, Class B — ITE EMC

, 2a,

◆ EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 — ITE EMC

◆ EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) — Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz

radio equipment

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OMPLIANCES

◆ EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio

equipment

◆ EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio

equipment

◆ 50385 (2002) — Country-specific SAR requirements

This device is intended for use in the following European Community and EFTA countries:

◆ Austria ◆ Belgium ◆ Bulgaria ◆ Cyprus ◆ Czech Republic

◆ Denmark ◆ Estonia ◆ Finland ◆ France ◆ Germany

◆ Greece ◆ Hungary ◆ Iceland ◆ Ireland ◆ Italy

◆ Latvia ◆ Lithuania ◆ Luxembourg ◆ Malta ◆ Netherlands

◆ Norway ◆Poland ◆Portugal ◆ Romania ◆ Slovakia

◆ Slovenia ◆Spain ◆ Sweden ◆Switzerland ◆ United Kingdom

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The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

◆ This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined

by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

Czech Česky

Estonian Eesti

English Hereby, Manufacturer, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the

Finnish Suomi

Dutch Nederlands

French Français

Manufacturer tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Käesolevaga kinnitab Manufacturer seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/ 5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Valmistaja Manufacturer vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Hierbij verklaart Manufacturer dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Bij deze Manufacturer dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

Par la présente Manufacturer déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

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OMPLIANCES

Swedish Svenska

Danish Dansk

German Deutsch

Greek

Ελληνική

Hungarian Magyar

Italian Italiano

Latvian Latviski

Lithuanian Lietuvių

Maltese Malti

Spanish Español

Polish Polski

Portuguese Português

Slovak Slovensky

Slovenian Slovensko

Härmed intygar Manufacturer att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede Manufacturer erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklärt Manufacturer, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklärt Manufacturer die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

με την παρουσα Manufacturer δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ.

Alulírott, Manufacturer nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Con la presente Manufacturer dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Ar šo Manufacturer deklarē, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Šiuo Manufacturer deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hawnhekk, Manufacturer, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Por medio de la presente Manufacturer declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Niniejszym Manufacturer oświadcza, że Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Manufacturer declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Manufacturer týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Manufacturer izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE This guide gives specific information on how to install the Wireless-N

Access Point/Repeater and its physical and performance related characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater.

AUDIENCE This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers. You

should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.

CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show

information:

OTE

Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.

AUTION

damage the system or equipment.

ARNING

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS As part of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater’s software, there is an

online web-based help that describes all management related features.

REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

MARCH 2010 REVISION

This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following changes:

◆ Updated back cover address information.

◆ Updated EU Conformance contact address.

◆ Add Ethernet Client Mode function.

JANUARY 2010 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4

OMPLIANCES 5

BOUT THIS GUIDE 9

ONTENTS 10

IGURES 14

ABLES 16

SECTION I GETTING STARTED 17

1INTRODUCTION 18

Key Hardware Features 18

Description of Capabilities 18

Package Contents 19

Hardware Description 19

LED Indicators 20

Ethernet LAN Ports 21

Power Connector 21

Reset Button 21

WPS Button 21

2NETWORK PLANNING 22

LAN Access Point 22

Wireless Bridge 23

Wireless Client 24

3INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT/REPEATER 25

System Requirements 25

Location Selection 25

Mounting the Device 26

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ONTENTS

Mounting on a Wall 26

Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 27

4INITIAL CONFIGURATION 28

Connecting to the Login Page 28

Home Page and Main Menu 29

Common Web Page Buttons 30

Setup Wizard 30

Step 1 - Language Selection 30

Step 2 - Time Settings 31

Step 3 - Wireless Security 31

Completion 32

SECTION II WEB CONFIGURATION 33

5OPERATION MODE 34

Logging In 35

Operation Mode 37

6ACCESS POINT MODE NETWORK SETTINGS 38

Access Point Mode LAN Setting 38

7ACCESS POINT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 40

Basic Settings 40

HT Physical Mode Settings 43

Advanced Settings 44

Advanced Wireless 44

Wi-Fi Multimedia 46

Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 49

WLAN Security 49

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 51

WPA Pre-Shared Key 52

WPA Enterprise Mode 53

IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS 55

Access Policy 57

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 57

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 60

Station List 62

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ONTENTS

8ETHERNET CLIENT MODE NETWORK SETTINGS 63

Ethernet Client Mode LAN Settings 63

LAN Setup 63

DHCP Setup 64

DHCP Clients Setting 64

9ETHERNET CLIENT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 66

Profile 66

Profile Configuration 67

Security Policy 69

WEP Shard-Key Security 70

WPA/WPA2-Personal Security 71

Link Status 72

Site Survey 74

Statistics 75

10 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS 77

System Management 77

Firmware Upgrade 79

Configuration Settings 80

System Status 81

Statistics 82

System Log 83

SECTION III APPENDICES 84

ATROUBLESHOOTING 85

Diagnosing LED Indicators 85

Before Contacting Technical Support 85

BHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 87

ABLES AND PINOUTS 89

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 89

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 90

Straight-Through Wiring 90

Crossover Wiring 91

DLICENSE INFORMATION 92

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ONTENTS

The GNU General Public License 92

GLOSSARY 96

NDEX 100

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FIGURES

Figure 1: Top Panel 19

Figure 2: Rear Panel 20

Figure 3: LEDs 20

Figure 4: Operating as an Access Point 22

Figure 5: Operating as a Wireless Bridge 23

Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Repeater 23

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Client 24

Figure 8: Wall Mounting 26

Figure 9: Login Page 29

Figure 10: Home Page 29

Figure 11: Wizard Step 1 - Language Selection 30

Figure 12: Wizard Step 2 - Time and SNTP Settings 31

Figure 13: Wizard Step 3 - Wireless Security and Encryption Settings 31

Figure 14: Login Page 35

Figure 15: Home Page 36

Figure 16: Operation Mode 37

Figure 17: LAN Configuration 38

Figure 18: Basic Settings 41

Figure 19: HT Physical Mode Settings 43

Figure 20: Advanced Wireless Settings 44

Figure 21: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings 47

Figure 22: WMM Configuration 48

Figure 23: Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 49

Figure 24: Security Mode Options 50

Figure 25: Security Mode - WEP 51

Figure 26: Security Mode - WPA-PSK 52

Figure 27: Security Mode - WPA 54

Figure 28: Security Mode - 802.1X 56

Figure 29: Access Policy 57

Figure 30: Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration 58

Figure 31: WDS Configuration Example 58

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IGURES

Figure 32: WDS Configuration 59

Figure 33: Enabling WPS 60

Figure 34: WPS Configuration 61

Figure 35: Station List 62

Figure 36: LAN Configuration 63

Figure 37: DHCP Setup 64

Figure 38: DHCP Clients 64

Figure 39: Station Profile 66

Figure 40: Profile-System Configuration (Infrastructure) 67

Figure 41: Profile-System Configuration (Ad Hoc) 67

Figure 42: Add Profile-Security Policy 69

Figure 43: WEP Security 70

Figure 44: WPA Security 71

Figure 45: Station Link Status 72

Figure 46: Station Site Survey 74

Figure 47: Station Statistics 75

Figure 48: System Management 77

Figure 49: Time Zone Settings 78

Figure 50: Firmware Upgrade 79

Figure 51: Configuration Settings 80

Figure 52: System Status 81

Figure 53: Statistics 82

Figure 54: System Log 83

Figure 55: RJ-45 Connector 89

Figure 56: Straight-through Wiring 91

Figure 57: Crossover Wiring 91

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TABLES

Table 1: Key Hardware Features 18

Table 2: LED Behavior 20

Table 3: WMM Access Categories 47

Table 4: LED Indicators 85

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 90

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ECTION

GETTING STARTED

This section provides an overview of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater, and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard.

This section includes these chapters:

◆ “Introduction” on page 18

◆ “Network Planning” on page 22

◆ “Installing the Access Point/Repeater” on page 25

◆ “Initial Configuration” on page 28

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1 INTRODUCTION

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater (SMCWEBS-N) supports an access point service that extends a local wired network to wireless clients. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes.

KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

The following table describes the main hardware features of the Access Point/Repeater.

Table 1: Key Hardware Features

Feature Description

4 LAN Ports Four 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports for local network connections.

WPS Button To set up a secure connection to a wireless device.

Reset Button For resetting the unit and restoring factory defaults.

LEDs Provides LED indicators for Power, LAN ports, WLAN, and WPS

Mounting Options Can be mounted on any horizontal surface such as a desktop or

DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES

◆ Local network connection through four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports,

making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.

◆ Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that

supports TCP/IP.

◆ Compatible with all popular Internet applications.

◆ The Access Point/Repeater supports security features that provides

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless network.

status.

shelf, or on a wall using two screws.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

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The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater package includes:

◆ Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater (SMCWEBS-N)

◆ RJ-45 Category 5 network cable

◆ AC power adapter

◆ SMC Warranty Information Card

◆ Quick Installation Guide

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.

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Package Contents

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater, from herein refered to as Access Point/Repeater, connects to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ45 Fast Ethernet LAN ports.

The Access Point/Repeater includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.

Figure 1: Top Panel

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Figure 2: Rear Panel

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Hardware Description

LED INDICATORS The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater includes seven status LED

indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

Figure 3: LEDs

Table 2: LED Behavior

LED Status Description

Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating

normally.

Off There is no power currently being supplied to

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Table 2: LED Behavior (Continued)

LED Status Description

WLAN On/Blinking Blue The 802.11n radio is enabled and

transmitting or receiving data through wireless links.

Off The 802.11n radio is disabled.

WPS Blinking WPS authentication is in progress.

Off WPS authentication is not in progress.

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Hardware Description

ETHERNET LAN

PORTS

LAN1~LAN4 On Blue The Ethernet LAN port is connected to a PC or

Blinking The Ethernet port is connected and is

Off The Ethernet port is disconnected or has

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater has four 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments.

server.

transmitting/receiving data.

malfunctioned.

These port support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.

POWER CONNECTOR The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater must be powered with its supplied

power adapter. Failure to do so results in voiding of any warrantly supplied with the product. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100~240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz, and supplies 5 volts DC power to the unit. No voltage range settings are required.

RESET BUTTON This button is used to restore the factory default configuration. If you hold

down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the Access Point/Repeater.

WPS BUTTON Press to automatically configure the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater with

other WPS devices in the WLAN.

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2 NETWORK PLANNING

Server (IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Wireless AP/Repeater

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater is designed as an access point that extends an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless repeater/bridge that can extend the range of the network or connect to remote LANs.

This chapter explains some of the basic features of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented.

LAN ACCESS POINT

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network.

A Wi-Fi wireless network is defined by its Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. Wireless clients that want to connect to a network must set their SSID to the same SSID of the network service.

Figure 4: Operating as an Access Point

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WIRELESS BRIDGE

Desktop PCs

Access Point/

Repeater

WDS Link

Access Point/

Repeater

Wired Network

Access Point/

Repeater

WDS Link

Notebook PC

Access Point/

Repeater

Notebook PC

Wired Network

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Wireless Bridge

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Wireless-N Access Point/ Repeater.

The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment to an Internet connection.

Figure 5: Operating as a Wireless Bridge

Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Repeater

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WIRELESS CLIENT

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Wireless Client WAN

(IP from external network)

LAN Port

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Access Point

(External SSID)

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Wireless Client

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater can operate as a wireless client on one SSID interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When the wireless client option is enabled, the client SSID interface functions as an external gateway WAN port. When the wireless client option is enabled as a LAN connection, the other SSID interface and LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Client

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3 INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT/

REPEATER

This chapter describes how to install the access point.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

◆ An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port

connection.

◆ An up-to-date web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above or Mozilla

Firefox 2.0 or above.

LOCATION SELECTION

Choose a proper place for the access point/repeater. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its service area. For optimum performance, consider these guidelines:

◆ Mount the access point as high as possible above any obstructions in

the coverage area.

◆ Avoid mounting next to or near building support columns or other

obstructions that may cause reduced signal or null zones in parts of the coverage area.

◆ Mount away from any signal absorbing or reflecting structures (such as

those containing metal).The access point can be mounted on any horizontal surface, or a wall.

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Mounting Slots

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Mounting the Device

MOUNTING THE DEVICE

The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater can be mounted on any horizontal surface, or on a wall. The following sections describe the mounting options.

MOUNTING ON A WALL The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater should be mounted only to a wall or

wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. To mount the unit on a wall, always use its wall-mounting slots. The unit must be mounted with the RJ-45 cable connector oriented upwards to ensure proper operation.

Figure 8: Wall Mounting

To mount on a wall, follow the instructions below.

1. Mark the position of the two screw holes on the wall. For concrete or

brick walls, you will need to drill holes and insert wall plugs for the screws.

2. Insert two 20-mm M4 tap screws (not included) into the holes, leaving

about 2~3 mm (0.08~0.12 inches) clearance from the wall.

3. Line up the two mounting points on the unit with the screws in the wall,

then slide the unit down onto the screws until it is in a secured position.

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Mounting the Device

MOUNTING ON A

HORIZONTAL SURFACE

To keep the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater from sliding on the surface, the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater has four rubber feet on the bottom of the unit.

It is recommended to select an uncluttered area on a sturdy surface, such as a desktop or table. The unit can also be protected by securing all attached cables to a table leg or other nearby fixed structure.

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4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION

The Wireless-N Access Point/RepeaterWireless-N Access Point/Repeater offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above).

CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE

It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to one of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater’s LAN ports. The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater has a default IP address of 192.168.2.10 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. You must set your PC IP address to be on the same subnet as the Access Point/Repeater (that is, the PC and Access Point/Repeater addresses must both start 192.168.2.x).

To access the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater’s management interface, follow these steps:

1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using

the default IP address of 192.168.2.10.

2. Log into the interface by entering the default username “admin” and

password “smcadmin,” then click Login.

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It is strongly recommended to change the default user name and password the first time you access the web interface. For information on changing user names and passwords, See “System Management” on

page 77.

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Figure 9: Login Page

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Home Page and Main Menu

HOME PAGE AND MAIN MENU

After logging in to the web interface, the Home page displays. The Home page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard.

Figure 10: Home Page

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COMMON WEB PAGE BUTTONS

The list below describes the common buttons found on most web management pages:

◆ Apply – Applies the new parameters and saves them to memory. Also

displays a screen to inform you when it has taken affect. Clicking ‘Apply’ returns to the home page.

◆ Cancel – Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the previous

settings.

◆ Next – Proceeds to the next step.

◆ Previous – Returns to the previous screen.

SETUP WIZARD

HAPTER

| Initial Configuration

Common Web Page Buttons

STEP 1 - LANGUAGE

SELECTION

The Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to get the the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater up and running. There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the the Wireless-N Access Point/ Repeater and provide a connection.

Follow these steps:

Select between English, Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese, or Korean. Click Next to proceed to the next step of the wizard.

Figure 11: Wizard Step 1 - Language Selection

The following items are displayed on the first page of the Setup Wizard:

◆ Select Language — Selects English, Traditional Chinese, Simple

Chinese, or Korean as the interface language.

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