SMC Networks 5MC2671W User Manual

EZ Connect

2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide

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

38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

November 2003

150000024600E R01 F1.0

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.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

OMPLIANCES

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 FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded

interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) 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

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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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.

EC Conformance Declaration

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.

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 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety

• EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment

• EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment

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Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community

This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below:

Note: 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 requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the command line interface as described in the user guide, before operating this device.

• 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 system. 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.

OMPLIANCES

• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the

European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below.

- In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

- In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7.

Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in

Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device

Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device

French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN

Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står

Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende

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

tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

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

device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/ EG.

udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

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German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses

Greek

Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN

Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio

Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está

Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

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

device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ CE

conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

OMPLIANCES

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 15 A, 125 V

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 10 A, 250 V

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 7,5-8 V, 50-60 Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1 A nicht unterschreiten.

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

ABLE OF

EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet

Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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

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

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

EZ Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using IPCONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Utility Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Utility Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Statistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ONTENTS

Configuring Your IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Web Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Internet Explorer (5.5 or above) in Microsoft Windows . 33

Internet Explorer in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MAC Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Network Configuration and Planning . . . . . . . . . 52

Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 54

A Wireless LAN with Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SMC Networks 802.11b Wireless Product

Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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™

EZ C

IRELESS

Introduction

SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W) can function as:

• an Ethernet adapter, providing a wireless connection via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Microsoft Xbox and Ethernet ready embedded devices

• a standard IEEE 802.11b access point

• a wireless range extender, allowing you to effectively extend

the coverage of another SMC2671W that is configured to operate in Access Point mode

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.

ONNECT

THERNET

2.4 GH

DAPTER

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!

EZ C

ONNECT

™ 2.4 GHZ W

IRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER

Package Checklist

The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes:

• One EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter (SMC2671W)

• One 5 VDC power adapter

• Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation

Wizard, and Utility program

• One RJ-45 cable

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty on SMC’s web site at http://www.smc.com

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.

ARDWARE

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices. It can also function as an IEEE 802.11b Access Point or as a Range Extender (see “Introduction” on page 1).

ESCRIPTION

Power Connector

RJ-45 Port

Figure 1. Rear Panel

Item Description

Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage your adapter.

LAN Port Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a PC, hub

MDI/MDIX Switch

Note: If you use the RELOAD button at the bottom, the Wireless

or switch) on your local area network to this port.

Press down the switch to connect to a network device with a straight-through twisted-pair cable; otherwise, connect to the network device with (MDI-X) station ports at both ends by using crossover cabling.

Ethernet Adapter performs a power reset. If the button is depressed for over 5 seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.

MDI/MDIX Switch

ARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Applications

EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as:

• Video Game Systems

Provides wireless Internet access for users of video game systems such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation II

• Remote access to corporate network information

Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

• Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers, and banks which frequently rearrange the workplace or change locations

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak periods

Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need a temporary setup. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

• Access to databases for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, in an office, or on a campus

• SOHO users

SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network

LED Indicators

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

Figure 2. Front Panel

LED Status Description

Wireless Link

Ethernet Status

Power (PWR) On (Red) Power is being supplied.

TX/RX Flashing (Green) The device is transmitting or receiving

LNK/ ACT

On (Orange) The device has established a valid

On (Green) The device has established a valid

Flashing The device is transmitting or receiving

data through wireless links.

10 Mbps Ethernet link.

100 Mbps Ethernet link.

data on the Ethernet LAN

LED I

NDICATORS

ARDWARE DESCRIPTION

System Requirements

Before you install the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, be sure you have met the following requirements:

• An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz)

• An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch

• 802.11b compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP

protocols installed

• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet

• A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter

ARDWARE INSTALLATION

1. Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices.

2. Place the Wireless Ethernet Adapter in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.

3. Position the antennas in the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position the antennas along different axes. For example, try positioning the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees apart. (The antennas emit signals along the

toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axes.)

4. If used in Ethernet Adapter mode, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket of the device that will communicate over a wireless connection with an access point.

5. If used in Acces Point mode, connect the SMC2671W to an Ethernet network device such as a hub or a switch using category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector. (See “Hardware Description” on page 3 for MDI/ MDI-X cabling.)

6. Connect the power adapter cable to the 5 VDC power socket on the rear panel.

Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the

SMC2671W.

YSTEM

The SMC2671W is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it.

The SMC2671W Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application (Refer to “Using the Configuration Utility” on page 12.) The latest version may be downloaded from the SMC web site specified on the back cover of this manual.

The SMC2671W can be configured by a web browser, specifically Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter and view statistics to monitor network activity.

Before you attempt to log into the SMC2671W’s web-based administration, please verify the following.

1. Your browser is configured properly (see below).

2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.

ONFIGURATION

3. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer is plugged into the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. If you don’t have a link light – then try another cable to get a good link.

4. To access the Internet through the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The default network settings for the Wireless Ethernet Adapter are:

SMC2671W IP Address: 192.168.2.25 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

EZ I

To configure your SMC2671W, first verify that your computer has an IP address in the same subnet as the SMC2671W. If you are not familiar with this procedure, see the “Using IPCONFIG” section below.

Note: The default IP address of the SMC2671W is 192.168.2.25.

1. Insert the SMC EZ Installation Wizard & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The EZ Installation Wizard will appear. Click “Configuration Utility” to begin the utility installation and setup process.

NSTALLATION

IZARD

EZ I

NSTALLATION WIZARD

Using IPCONFIG

1. Click the “Start” button, click “Run” and type “command.”

2. Press “OK” and a DOS command prompt will appear.

3. Type “ipconfig” and press enter.

4. Verify that your IP address is 192.168.2.xxx. If so, you can now use the SMC EZ Installation Wizard to configure your SMC2671W. If your IP subnet is different, please go to the “Configuring Your IP Address” on page 25.

TILITY INSTALLATION AND

ONFIGURATION

Note: This Configuration Utility is for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000,

and XP.

After clicking “Configuration Utility,” follow the on-screen instructions to install the utility program.

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