SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG User Manual

SMC2555W-AG

EliteConnect™ Universal

2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point User Guide

The easy way to make all your network connections

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

November 2003 Revision Number: R01, F2.0.13

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

All rights re served.

Trademarks:

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

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 aff ect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty cov ers 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 t hat point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of discontinued 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 is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of 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 (800) 762-4968.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTI NG 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 LIABIL ITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRA CT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DA MAGES.

SOME ST ATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS 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, inter nal 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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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. 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

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b y 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 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.

Wireless 2.4 Ghz and 5 GHz Band Statements:

As the SMC2555W-AG Access Point can operate in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band it is limited by the FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only so as to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

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High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 M Hz bands. Th ese radars could cause interference and/or damage to the access point when used in Canada.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Industry Canada - Class B

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for r adio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

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.

Japan VCCI Class B

Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4771

ACN 066 352010

Contact SMC at: SMC Networks, Inc.

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

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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 301 893 - Technical requirements for 5 GHz radio equipment

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

• EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-1 7 - EMC requirements f or radio equipme nt

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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 allo w ed c hannel s of opera tion a ppl y in some count ries as described below:

Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this

product to ensure the channels of operati on are in conform an ce with the spectrum us age rul es for Europea n Communi ty co untries as described below.

• This device requires that the user or installer prop erly enter the current country of operation in the c omman d li ne 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 i llegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other s ystem. The user is obl igated to ensure th e device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.

• This device employs a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz band. This feature is automatically enabled when the country of operation is correctly configured for any

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European Community co untry. The presence of nearby radar op eration may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The radar detection featu re will automatica lly restart operati on on a channel free of radar.

• The 5 GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings Window as describe d in the user guide.

• The 5 GHz radio's Auto Channel Select setting described in the user guide must always remain enabled to ensure that automatic 5 GHz channel selection complies with European requirements. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings Window as described in the user guid e.

• T his device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the European Community using the 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band: Channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64. See table below for al lowed 5 GHz channels by cou ntry.

• This device may be operated indoo rs or outdoo rs in all count ries of the European Community usin g the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, ex cept where noted below.

- In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national

spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

- In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 -

2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13.

- In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454

GHz band: Channels 1 - 7.

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Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community

The user/installer mus t use the provided configuration utility to check the current channel of oper ation and ma k e nec essary configur a tion c hanges to ensure operati on oc cur s in conformance with European N ationa l spe ctrum usage laws as described below and elsewhere in this document.

Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Allowed Frequency Ba nds Allowed Channel Numbers Countries

5.15 - 5.25 GHz* 36, 40, 44, 48 Austria, Belgium

5.15 - 5.35 GHz* 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 France,

5.15 - 5.35* & 5.470 - 5.725 GHz

5 GHz Operation Not Allowed

* Outdoor operation is not allowed using 5.15-5.35 GHz bands (Channels 36 - 64).

36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140

None Greece

Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, U.K.

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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 udstyr

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

Greek Με την παρουσα smc networks δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device

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.

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

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)

συµµορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σΧετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ

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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 conforme

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

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

Safety Compliance

Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement

Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct

cord set. Check it (read th e label on th e 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

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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 k eine 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

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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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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

System Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 3-4

4 Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Initial Setup through the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Required Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Initial Configuration Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Using the Web-based Management Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . 4-4

5 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

TCP / IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Filter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Radio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

Radio Settings (802.11a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39

Radio Settings (802.11g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

Access Point Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

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Station Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-64

Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-66

6 Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Using the Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Accessing the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Console Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Entering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Keywords and Arguments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Minimum Abbreviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Command Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Getting Help on Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Partial Keyword Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

Negating the Effect of Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Using Command History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Understanding Command Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Exec Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Command Line Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Command Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

General Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12

ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

show history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

show line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15

System Management Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20

system name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20

username . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21

password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

ip http port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

ip http server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23

logging on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

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logging host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

logging console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

logging level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

logging facility-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

show logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

sntp-server ip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

sntp-server enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

sntp-server date-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

sntp-server daylight-saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

sntp-server timezone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

show sntp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

show system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

show version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

SNMP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

snmp-server community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

snmp-server contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

snmp-server enable server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

snmp-server host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

snmp-server location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

show snmp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

Flash/File Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

bootfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41

copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42

delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43

dir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44

RADIUS Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45

radius-server address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46

radius-server port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46

radius-server key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47

radius-server retransmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47

radius-server timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

show radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

802.1x Port Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50

802.1x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

802.1x broadcast-key-refresh-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52

802.1x session-key-refresh-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53

802.1x session-timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54

address filter default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54

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address filter entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55

address filter delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56

mac-authentication server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-57

mac-authentication session-timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-58

show authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-59

Filtering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-60

filter local-bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-60

filter ap-manage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-61

filter ethernet-type enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-62

filter ethernet-type protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-63

show filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64

Interface Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-64

interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-68

dns server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-68

ip address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69

ip dhcp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71

shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-72

show interface ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-72

radio-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73

select-antenna-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-74

description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75

ssid-broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76

channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-77

turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-78

ssid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-79

beacon-interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-79

dtim-period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-80

fragmentation-length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-81

rts-threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82

authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-83

encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84

key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-85

transmit-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-86

transmit-power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-87

max-association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-88

multicast-cipher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89

wpa-clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-90

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wpa-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92

wpa-preshared-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93

wpa-psk-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94

shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94

show interface wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95

show station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97

IAPP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98

iapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98

VLAN Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99

vlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100

native-vlanid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101

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Appendices

A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

B Cables and Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-9 Ports . . . . . . . B-5

Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-25 Ports . . . . . . B-5

C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4

Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

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Chapter 1

Introduction

SMC’s EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point (SMC2555W-AG) is an IEEE 802.11a/g access point that provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter.

This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Using 802.11a,

802.11b, and 802.11g technology , this access point can easily replace a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or seamlessly integrate into a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN.

In addition, the access point offers full network management capabilities through an easy to configure web interface, a command line interface for initial configuration and troubleshooting, and support for Simple Network Management tools, such as SMC’s EliteView (available in Q4 of 2003).

Radio Characteristics – The IEEE 802.11a/g standard uses a radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain (CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) band for connections to 802.11a clients, and at 2.4 GHz for connections to 802.11g clients.

IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE

802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) modulation technology to achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps.

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The access point also supports a 54 Mbps half-duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel (up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode on the 802.11a interface).

Package Checklist

The EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point package includes:

• One Wireless Dual-band Access Point (SMC2555W-AG)

• One Category 5 network cable

• One RS-232 console cable

• One 5.1 VDC power adapter and power cord

• Four rubber feet

• Three mounting screws

• One Documentation CD

• This User 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.

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at

www.smc.com

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Front Pa nel

Antennas

Rear Panel

Hardware Description

Indicator

Panel

Security Slot

Console

Port

RJ-45 Port,

PoE Connector

Reset

Button

5 VDC

Power Socket

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Component Description

Antennas

The access point includes two antennas for wireless communications. The signal transmitted from both antennas is identical, but only the best signal received on one of the antennas is used. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal along a horizontal plane perpendicular to the antenna (in the shape of a toroidal sphere, or a donut). The antennas should therefore be adjusted to different angles to provide better coverage. For further information, see “Positioning the Antennas” on page 2-2.

Note: You can install an optional SMC 2.4 GHz high-gain antenna for

802.11b and/or 802.11g client s in the socket on the rig ht antenna. Also, remember t o order the j umper cabl e ( to connect an external antenna to the access point. See “Radio Settings (802.11g)” on page 5-44 for information on selecting the antenna in use.

LED Indicators

The access point includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

Power

SMC2555W-JMPRCBL)

Ethernet

Link/Activity

802.11a

Wireless

Link/Activity

802.11b/g Wireless

Link/Activity

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LED Status Description

PWR On Indicates that power is being supplied.

Flashing Indicates -

• running a self-test

• loading software program

Flashing

Indicates system err ors

(Prolonged)

Hardware Description

LED Status Description

Ethernet Link

.11a On Indicates a valid 802.11a wireless link.

On Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

cable link.

Flashing Indicates that the access point is

transmitting or receiving data on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional to your network activity.

Very Slow Flashing

Slow Flashing

Fast Flashing

.11g On Indicates a valid 802.11g or 802.11b

Very Slow Flashing

Slow Flashing

Fast Flashing

Searching for network association.

Associated with network but no activity.

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network act ivity .

wireless link. Searching for network association.

Associated with network but no activity.

Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network act ivity .

Security Slot

The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key.

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Console Port

This port is used to connect a console device to the access point through a serial cable. This connection is described under “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page B-4. The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.

Ethernet Port

The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or

802.3u specificatio ns. This port uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin

configuration. You can therefore use straight-through twisted-pair cable to connect this port to most network interconnection devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports. However, when connecting the access point to a workstation or other device that does not have MDI-X ports, you must use crossover twisted-pair cable.

The access point appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by moving packets from the wired LAN to remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure.

Note: The RJ-45 port also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) based

on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Refer to the description for the “Power Connector” for information on supplying power to the access point’s network port from a network device, such as a switch, that provides Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Reset Button

This button is used to reset the access point or restore the factory default configuration. If you hold down the button for less than 5 seconds, the access point will perform a hardware reset. If you hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration

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changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the access point.

Power Connector

The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The access point automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

The access point may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE) from a switch or other network device that supplies power over the network cable based on the IEEE 802.3af standard.

Note that if the access point is connected to a PoE source device and also connected to a local power source through the AC power adapter, PoE will be disabled.

Features and Benefits

• Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 54 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 64 mobile users)

• IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant

• Advanced security through 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent

Protection (WEP) encryption, IEEE 802.1x port authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), SSID broadcast disable, remote authentication via RADIUS server, and MAC address filtering features to protect your sensitive data and authenticate only authorized users to your network

• Pr ovides seaml es s roami ng with in the IEE E 802. 11a ,

802.11b, and 802.11g WLAN environment

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• Scans all available channels and selects the best channel for each client based on the signal-to-noise ratio

Applications

The Wireless products offer a high speed, reliable, cost-effective solution for 10/100 Mbps wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as:

• Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, 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 that frequently rearrange the workplace or change location.

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times

Trade shows, exhibitions and constr uc tio n site s which nee d temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak period. 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, or an office campus.

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