WA3001B17 EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter User manual part 1

 

EZ ConnectTM 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter User Guide From SMCs EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 June 2003 Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright 2003 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks:

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* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 ii COMPLIANCES 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

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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. 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. iii COMPLIANCES Cet appareil numrique respecte les limites de bruits radiolectriques applicables aux appareils numriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matriel brouilleur: Appareils Numriques, NMB-003 dicte par le ministre des Communications. EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructus Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Desp, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/

EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

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

* Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995

* Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995

* Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998

* Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995

(Contact Discharge: 4 kV, Air Discharge: 8 kV)

* Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:

1996 (80 - 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m)

* Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995(AC/DC power supply: 1 kV, Data/Signal lines: 0.5 kV)

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

Line: 1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: 2 kV ) Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%

Modulation: 3 V/m)

* Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)

* Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30%

Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms) LVD:

* EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997) iv COMPLIANCES 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 120 Volts Cord Set Specifications 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 mm2 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. v COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfltig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fr den spteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu steckdose soll nahe dem Gert angebracht und leicht zugnglich sein. 5. Das Gert ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schtzen. 6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gertes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen knnte Beschdigungen hervorrufen. 7. Die Belftungsffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gert vor berhitzung schtzt. Sorgen Sie dafr, da diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden. 8. Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnetz die Anschluwerte. 9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschluleitung so, da niemand darber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden. 10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gert befinden, sind zu beachten. 11. Wird das Gert ber einen lngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Beschdigung vermieden. 12. Durch die Lftungsffnungen drfen niemals Gegenstnde oder Flssigkeiten in das Gert gelangen. Dies knnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslsen. 13. ffnen sie niemals das Gert. Das Gert darf aus Grnden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geffnet werden. 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berprfen:

a.Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschdigt. b. Flssigkeit ist in das Gert eingedrungen. c. Das Gert war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d.Wenn das Gert nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gert ist gefallen und/oder das Gehuse ist beschdigt. f. Wenn das Gert deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. 15. Stellen Sie sicher, da die Stromversorgung dieses Gertes nach der EN 60950 geprft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8 V, 50-60 Hz nicht ber oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1 A nicht unterschreiten. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betrgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Browser Configuration . 9 Disable Proxy Connection . 9 Internet Explorer (5 or above) in Microsoft Windows . 9 Internet Explorer in Macintosh . 9 Navigating the Web Browser Interface . 10 Making Configuration Changes . 10 System . 12 LAN . 14 Wireless . 15 Filter . 22 Tools . 23 Status . 26 Statistics . 26 Utility Installation (98/Me/NT/2000) . 27 Using the AP Management Utility . 27 Configure AP . 28 Operation Mode . 31 Set MAC Filter . 32 Change Password . 33 Reset AP . 33 Reload Default . 33 Updating Firmware . 33 Saving Configuration Settings . 34 Restoring Configuration Settings . 34 vii TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Configuration and Planning . 35 Network Topologies . 35 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN . 35 Infrastructure Wireless LAN . 36 Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs 37 A Wireless LAN with Internet Access . 38 Troubleshooting . 39 802.11b Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table . 40 Specifications . 41 Terminology . 43 viii EZ CONNECT 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER Introduction SMCs EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter

(SMC2671W) can function as:

an Ethernet converter , providing a wireless connection to an access point 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 repeater, repeating an access points signals to extend the acess points coverage This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (eliminates long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks or install wireless adapters into your desktops, and start networking. Use this device in conjunction with SMCs 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!

1 EZ CONNECT 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS 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 and utility program

One RJ-45 cable Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty 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. 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The EZ Connect Wireless Cardbus 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 802.1b Access Point or as a Repeater (see Introduction on page 1). Support is currently provided for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP. Power LAN SW Power Connector MDI/MDIX Switch RJ-45 Port 3 HARDWARE 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 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 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 4 LED INDICATORS LED Indicators The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. LED Power (PWR) Status On (Red) Description Power is being supplied. Wireless Link TX/RX Flashing (Green) The device is transmitting data through wireless links. Flashing (Green) The device is receiving data through wireless links. Ethernet LNK/

ACT On (Yellow) The device has established a valid Ethernet link. Flashing (Yellow) The device is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet LAN 5 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 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 Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. 6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Select the Site Choose a location for your SMC2671W 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 one antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal axis (the antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane - and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axis). 4. 5. If used in Ethernet Converter mode, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket of the device will communicate wirelessly with an access point. If used in Acces Point, connect the Ethernet cable The SMC2671W can be wired to an Ethernet network through an Ethernet device such as a hub or a switch using category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector. 6. Connect the power cable 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. 7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Your SMC2671W is a plug and Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The SMC2671W Wireless Ethernet Adaptert includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application

(EZ Connect Wireless AP Manager.) The SNMP agent supports read-write and read-only modes. The provided CD contains a utility program for the EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The latest version may be downloaded from the download site specified on the back cover of this manual. The SMC2671W can be configured by any Java-supported browser, which is Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Wireless Access Point and view statistics to monitor network activity. Before you attempt to log into the SMC2671s 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. 3. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer is plugged into the Wireless Access Point. If you dont have a link light then try another cable to get a good link. 8 BROWSER CONFIGURATION Browser Configuration Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. This is configured through the options/preference section of your browser. Disable Proxy Connection You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the SMC2671W configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer (5 or above) in Microsoft Windows 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options. 2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab. 3. Click the LAN Settings button. 4. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these LAN settings changes. 5. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window. Internet Explorer in Macintosh 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences. 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK. 9 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To access the SMC2671Ws management interface, enter the Wireless Access Point IP address in your web browser http://

192.168.2.254 Then click LOGIN.

(By default, there is no password.) The home page displays the Setup options. Navigating the Web Browser Interface The SMC2671Ws management interface features a user-friendly setup interface. This configuration UI supports advanced functions like password setting , LAN IP setting, wireless security configuration and MAC address filtering, SNMP, firmware upgrade, and other advanced functions. Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the APPLY or REFRESH button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as follows:

Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/

Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for Check for newer versions of stored pages should be Every visit to the page. 10 NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Access Point and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu System LAN Wireless Filter Tools Description Sets the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Wireless Access Point remotely Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless Access Points LAN interface and all DHCP clients Configures the wireless channel, SSID, and encryption for wireless communications Configures control access to your network clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the client machine Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version and serial number. 11 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security you should assign one before exposing the SMC2671W to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 312 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to login to the web management system again. (Default:

10 minutes) 12 NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE System Settings System Settings allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the SMC2671W using a standard web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the SMC2671W. 13 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LAN With Obtain an IP Address Automaticly [DHCP] enabled, the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically assigned to the SMC2671W by the network DHCP server.

(Default: Disable) Note: If there is no DHCP server on your network, then the SMC2671W will automatically start up with its default IP address, 192.168.2.254. By using the SMC2671Ws built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, you are allowing the SMC2671W to handle all the IP addressing on your Local Area Network (LAN)

(when in Access Point mode). This can save you much of the time and hassle of setting up your network. If you have a server on your network that requires a static IP address, you may still use the DHCP Server and manually assign a static IP address to your server. (Default: Disable) 14 NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, select Configure a Static IP Address. Enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the SMC2671W then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server or FTP server. Wireless To configure the SMC2671W as an Ethernet Converter, all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set identifier

(SSID), and encryption options. Channel and SSID If the SMC2671W is in Access Point mode you must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless Access Point and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values. In Ethernet Converter or Repeater mode, the radio channel and 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) of the SMC2671W must be set to the same values as those of the access point they are associated with. Wireless Channel: The radio channel through which a wireless access point communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 7) Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations. SSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network. (Default: WLAN.) Note: The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Broadcast SSID: In Access Point or Repeater Mode, the SMC2671W can be enabled to broadcast the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs.

(Default: Enable) WEP Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/

decryption keys for a wireless access point and all of its wireless clients. The SMC2571W supports shared key encryption with key lengths of the standard 64-bit and industry standard 128-bit. The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals.

(0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) 16 NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 64-Bit Manual Entry Key 1~4 - Each Key ID contains 10 HEX digits. 128-Bit Manual Entry Key ID contains 26 HEX digits. You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase. Four keys will be generated (as shown above). Choose a key from the four generated keys. Automatic 128-bit security generates a single passphrase. Note that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet. 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and network speed of the accociated clients. Note that the client list will be blank if the SMC2671W is in Ethernet Converter mode. 18