SMC Networks SMC2670W manual

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1 Cop yr i ght In f o r mation fu r nished b y SMC Net w ork s . (SMC) is belie v ed to be accurate and reliable. However , no responsibilit y 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 pat[...]

2 Com p liances FC C Class B This e quipm ent has been tested and found t o 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 inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency[...]

3 IMPORT ANT NOTE FC C Radiation Exposure Statement: This e quipm ent complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body . This t r ansmitter must not be co-located or operating in con- junction with an[...]

8 Con grat ul ati on s on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter . The EZ Connect™ Wireless Ethernet Adapter is the perf ect device for connec ting any Ethernet enable d device, such as a printer or game console, to y our wireless network. Plug and Play installation allows users to set-up this adapter to conne[...]

9 Th e EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes the following: •O n e E Z C o nnec t™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter •O ne CD containing EZ Installation Wizard, Utility Software and Complete Documentation •O n e P o w e r Adapter •O ne CA T 5 Crossov er Cable •O n e M a n u a l Mini mu m Requirements: •A n A/C p[...]

10 Sec tion 1 | Getting Star ted Site Location Choose a location for your EZ C onnect Wireless Ethernet A dapter . Usually , the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, and if possible within line-of-sight of your m ain wi re less broadcast device, such as an Access P oint or a Wireless Router . Co nnec t the Ethernet Cable T[...]

11 1.1 | Wireless E thernet Adapter LED Indica tors The pre ced ing diagram shows the location of all por ts, jacks, controls, and LED indicator lig hts on the EZ Connect 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter . The Wireless Ethernet A dapter contains 1 external antenna, which is adjustable for best wireless reception. The fro n t of the Wireless Ethern[...]

12 1.2 | Resetting the Wireless E thernet Adapter To reset the SMC2670W Wireless Ethernet Adapter or to correct tempora r y co nnectivit y problems, follow the steps outlined below : 1. Locate the [Default] button on the back of the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter . 2. Unplug the power from the back of the Wireless Ethernet A dapter for 5 seco[...]

13 Sec tion 2 | Understanding Wireless C onnections The EZ Co nnect Wireless Ethernet A dapter is based on the IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi standard , which uses radio transmission for net- wo rk connectivit y . These 802.11b radio wav es travel in all direc- tions, and can transmit through walls and floors. Wireless trans- mission operating range and data t[...]

14 2.2 | Adjusting the Antenna Th e antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio rece ption. Star t with the antenna pointing straight up, and adjust the antenna if wireless reception is poor . Certain areas, such as directly below the antenna, get relatively poor re ception. Pointing the antenna toward another wireless component does not[...]

15 2.4 | Understanding Wireless Security ( WEP) Anyone within range of y our wireless network is a potential security risk. Without wireless security options configured on your net work , a person outside of your physical location, but within your wireless range may be able to access the netw ork and any data that is being transmitted ov er it. SMC[...]

16 Sec tion 3 | Setup Ty p i ca l u s e s fo r the SMC EZ C onnect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter: •E t h e r net-enabled Printer •P C w i t h E t hernet por t •S e t -top box, such as Ethernet-enabled cable TV box •P o i n t - o f - S a l e T e r m i n al with Ethernet por t •S t e r e o R e c e i v e r system with Ethernet por[...]

17 3.1 | V erify Equipment and Permissions 1. At computer that you want to install the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility , have the following items ava ilable: •T h e E Z Co nnect Wireless Ethernet Adapter CD-ROM •T hese installation instructions 2. Before you proceed with the Utility setup , verify the fo llowing: •Y ou have admin[...]

18 3.2 | Installing the Utility Soft ware 1. At the splash screen, click the [Install Utilit y] option to launch the EZ Installation Wizard. 2. Configure the install location, and then click the [Nex t >] button to continue. *I t i s r e c o mmended that you choose the default location.[...]

19 3. Input the folder name, and then click the [Next >] button to begin the Installation process. *I t i s r e c o mmended that you choose the default folder name. 4. Once the files are installed, you will be given the option of adding a shortcut to the utilit y in your startup folder . If you click [ Y es], Windows will automatically run the u[...]

20 Sec tion 4 | Accessing the SMC2670W The EZ Co nnect Wireless Ethernet A dapter can be configured and managed using two different utilities. Each utility provides the same functionality . • SMC2670W Windows Utility • SMC2670W W eb-based Utility 4.1 | Using the Windows Utility 1. Click [Star t] ,t hen [Progr ams] ,t hen [SMC2670W Wireless Ad a[...]

21 T he factory default password for the SMC2670W is “ default” ,a l l lower-case. Note: If the utility does not locate your Wireless Ethernet A dapter on the first scan, select the [BROWSE AGAIN] option from the drop down menu. 3. Once you hav e logged into the Windows Utility , you can: •C o n f i g u r e wireless settings and T CP/IP setti[...]

22 4.2 | Using the W eb-based Utility 1. Launch your web browser . (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape) 2. In the Address Bar , type in the IP address that is configured on your Wireless Ethernet Adapter . (Default IP address is: 192.168.2.25) 3. Log into the W eb-based Utility . The factor y default password fo r the SMC2670W is “ default ” ,a[...]

23 Section 5 | Configure The EZ Co nnect Wireless Ethernet A dapter functions as a trans- parent device on your network b y not requiring an IP address that is within the same subnet as your network. The steps out- lined below will guide you through the wireless settings and T CP/IP configuration. Note: If y ou are using a Barricade Wireless Broadb[...]

24 Fro m t h is s e c t i on , y ou can configure the following settings: • SSID •W i r e l ess Ethernet Adapter Name •A u t h e n t i c a t i o n T y p e •I P A ddress •S u b n e t M a s k •G a t e w a y •P a ssword Note: Since the SMC2670W acts as a transparent device on your net work ; thi s configured IP Address is only needed if [...]

25 5.2 | Configure the Wi reless Ethernet Adapt er using W eb-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W W eb-based Utility . (see section 4.2 for m ore in form ati on) 2. Click on [Configuration] section link and then click the [Setup] link. Fro m t h is s e c t i on , y ou can configure the following settings: • SSID •W i r e l ess Ethernet Adapt[...]

26 3. When you have completed configuring the wireless settings and/or password , click [Apply] to save th e settings and re boot the SMC2670W . 4. Log back into the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter . 5. Click on the [T C P / I P ] section link and then click the [Setup] option. Fro m t h is s e c t i on , y ou can configure the following setti[...]

27 Sec tion 6 | Security Wired Equivalent P rivacy ( WEP) is used to protect your data as it is transmitted over the wireless connection. The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter supports two levels of encryption, 64-bit and 128-bit, and both HEX and ASCII formats. Please refer to th e char t below for the each key and formats require- ments. 64-bi[...]

28 6.1 | Configur e WEP using Windo ws-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility . (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. Click on the [SECURIT Y ] button. 3. Click the [SETUP >] button. 4. Set the security level under the [Encr yption] section. 5. Set the WEP key f ormat you want to use under the [Key f or- mat] [...]

29 6.2 | Configure WEP using W eb-based Utilit y 1. Log into the SMC2670W W eb-based Utility . (see section 4.2 for m ore in form ati on) 2. Click on [Configuration] link on the left hand navigation menu. 3. Click [W E P ] link 4. Set the security level. 5. Set the WEP key f ormat you want to use. 6. Depending on the Encr yption Level and Key F orm[...]

30 Section 7 | Wire less Ethernet Adapter Inf ormation Both the Windows Utility and W eb-based Utility provide infor- mation about the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter . The information below outlines the information, which can be f ound in both utilities: Wi ndows Utility: About •M A C A ddress •F i r m w a r e Ve r s i o n •U tility Ver[...]

31 7.1 | View Wireless E thernet Adapter inf ormation using Windows-based Utilit y 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility . (see section 4.1 for more information) 2. On the status page, click on the [ABOUT ] button.[...]

32 7.2 | View Wireless E thernet Adapter inf ormation using W eb-based Utility 1. Log into the SMC2670W using the W eb-based Utility . (see section 4.2 for more information) 2. The default login page displays: •M A C A ddress •F i r m w a r e Ve rs io n[...]

33 3. T o view the other inf ormation, click on the [Status] link, then click the [General] option.[...]

34 Sec tion 8 | Upgrading the SMC2670W The EZ Co nnect Wireless Ethernet A dapter has a specially designed Windows Utility to upgrade firmware. Before you attempt this process, please verify that you ha ve the latest firmware available from http://www .smc.com. 1. Click [Star t] ,t hen [Programs] , choose [SMC2670W Wireless Ad apter Utility] ,a n d[...]

35 4. When you hav e the correct installation path, click the [UPGRADE] button to begin the upgrade process. Wa r n i ng : Do not turn the power off during the upgrade process. This will damage the unit. 5. When the upgrade process has completed, verify the new ve rsion by logging into either the Windows or W eb Utility .[...]

36 Se ct ion 9 | Uninstalling the SMC2670W Wi ndows Utility If yo u n eed to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet A dapter Utility , please follow the steps below: 1. Click [Star t] ,t h e n [Programs] , choose [SMC2670 Wi reless Ad apter Utility] ,a n d t h e n select [Uninstall SMC2670W Wi re less Adapter Utility] . 2. The Uninstall Wizard [...]

37 Standards •I EEE802.11b •I EEE802.3 (10BaseT X) Management •W i n d o w s - B a s e d •W e b -Based Secur ity • 64-bit/128-bit WEP encr yp- tion LAN •1 * 10BaseT RJ-45 LAN port LED •P o w e r •W i r e l ess •E t h e r n e t Antenna •E x t e r n a l D i pole Antenna Po we r Supply •D C 5V Operating F requency •A merica/FCC[...]

38 Sec tion 11 | T roubleshooting This s ect io n provides possible solutions to issues regarding the installation and operation of your EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter . I f th e solution you are looking for is not listed here, please visit SMC Networks web site at www .smc.com. Before y ou begin troubleshooting your EZ Connect Wireless Ether[...]

39 If y ou are still unable to get a wireless connection after verify- ing the settings listed above , then tr y to move the Wireless Ethernet Adapter closer to y our Wireless Broadband Router/Access P oint. If the SMC2670W connects when you move it closer to the Wireless Broadband Router/Access P oint then you configura- tion is correct. Re-positi[...]

40 Using the Windo ws-based Utility : a) Launch the SMC2670W Wireless A dapter Utility b) Log into the SMC2670W c) Click on the [Setup >] button to access the configuration section. Fr om this section you can configure: •I P A ddress •S u b n e t M a s k •G a t e w a y If y ou encounter problems , power the SMC2670W off and on again, or Re[...]

41 5. The W eb-Based Utility does not recognize m y password . If yo u for get your password , you can push the [Reset] button on the back of the SMC2670W . This will reset the password to the default setting along with all of the other settings. The default password for the SMC2670W is “ default ” .S ee section 1.2 for R es e t instruc tions.[...]

42 Sec tion 12 | Glossar y 802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology . 802.11 specifies an over- th e-air inter face between a wireless client and a base sta- tion or between two wireless clients . The IEEE accepted the specification in 1997. 802.11b - An extension to 802.11 that applies [...]

43 FHSS (Fr equency-Hopping Spread Spec trum) - Is transmis- sion technology used in wireless transmissions where the data signal is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that "hops" in a random but predictable sequence from frequenc y to freq u ency as a func tion of time over a wide band of fre- quencies. The signal energy is sprea[...]

44 within a small geographic area (for example , within an office building). MAC A ddress - Short for Media Access Control address, a hard- ware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DL C) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into tw o sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LL C) [...]

45 TC P/ I P ( Tra n s m i ssion Control P rotocol/Internet P rotocol) - T CP is one of the main protocols in T CP/IP networks. Whereas the IP protocol deals only with packets, T CP enables two hosts to esta b lish a connection and exchange streams of data. UDP (User Datagram P rotocol) - UDP is a connectionless pro- tocol that, like T CP , runs on[...]

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