Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit SMC2655W du fabricant SMC Networks
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BACK - Intro NEXT - Equipment Checklist 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.
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BACK - Warranty Statement NEXT - Install Instructions Equipment Checklist After unpacking the EZ Connect Wireless AP, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following component.
BACK - Equipment Checklist NEXT - Utility Installation SMC2655W: Installation Instructions 1) Site Location – Choose a location for your SMC2655W Wireless Access Point. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices.
BACK - Install Instructions NEXT - Application-based AP Configuration Utility Installation Windows 98/NT/Me/2000/XP This section will describe the process for installing the utility program for your SMC2655W Access Point. Step 1: Insert the Utility and Documentation CD.
Figure 1.1 Step 5: You will be given the option to choose the folder name for the Utility program. It is recommended to leave this at the default value.
Figure 1.2 Step 6: The wizard will finalize the installation. Figure 1.3.
Step 7: Once the files are installed, you will be given the option of adding a shortcut to the utility in your startup folder. If you click [Yes], Windows will automatically run the utility upon boot up. If you click [No], you will need to browse through the Start Menu in order to run the application.
BACK - Utility Installation NEXT - Web-based Configuration Utility Configuration (Application-based) Once you have completed the installation procedure outlined in the [Utility Installation] section of this manual, you can follow the steps below to run the utility program.
Figure 1.1 The utility will automatically scan for your AP. If you do not see the "MiniAP" in the drop down menu, please select the [Browse Again] option from the drop down menu. Then enter the word "default" (all lowercase) for the password.
Figure 1.2 The screen in Figure 1.2 shows you the information that is currently set on the AP. The default SSID is "WLAN", the default IP address is 192.
Figure 1.3 Now you can manually specify the IP of your Access Point, the subnet mask, and its gateway. You can also change the SSID to the desired workgroup name and you can change the channel to a specific frequency to avoid wireless interference from other nearby devices.
Figure 1.4 After clicking [Setup], you can enable MAC address control or manage the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security key. You simply need to select the [WEP 64bit] or [WEP 128bit] options in order to activate the desired encryption. You must manually enter the key.
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For HEX (0-9, A-F) "Key Format", the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration. For ASCII "Key Format", the security is enabled by entering 5-letter keys for 64-bit WEP, and 13-letter keys for 128-bit WEP.
Figure 1.8 The table below shows all the default values for this AP: Setting Default Value AP Name MiniAP SSID WLAN Channel 1 IP Address 192.168.2.50 Subnet Mask 255.
BACK - Application-based Configuration NEXT - Firmware Update Procedure Utility Configuration (Web-based) The default IP address of the SMC2655W is 192.168.2.50. If you prefer to configure the AP via a web browser rather than the utility program, you can do so by opening your web browser and going to "http://192.
Figure 1.1 Click the [Configuration] link on the left and a drop down menu will appear on the page. Then click the [General] option to continue. The "Access Point Name" is simply used to identify the AP. This is not the Service Set Identifier.
Figure 1.2 Click the [WEP] link on the left in order to access the 64/128-bit encryption configuration. For HEX (0-9, A-F) "Key Format", the security is enabled by entering 10-digit keys for the 64-bit WEP configuration, and 26-digit keys for a 128-bit WEP configuration.
Figure 1.3 Click the [Access Control] link on the left in order to access and configure the MAC Address List. In the field on the right, enter the new MAC address of a client that will be allowed to access the network. The format is 12 hexadecimal digits with colons separating each pair of digits (e.
Figure 1.4 Click the [TCP/IP] link on the left and then click [General] to view the current IP configuration of the Access Point. You can manually enter new IP info as well in order to easily integrate the unit into your existing LAN. Then press the [Apply] button to save your changes.
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BACK - Web-based Configuration NEXT - Frequently Asked Questions Firmware Update Procedure Once you have completed the installation procedure outlined in the [Utility Installation] section of this manual, you can follow the steps below to run the firmware upgrade utility program.
Figure 1.1 Enter the administrator password in order to log into the Access Point. Then you will see the details of the current firmware. Click the [Open File] button, browse to the folder containing the latest firmware revision, and open it.
Figure 1.2 Restore to Factory Defaults Procedure 1) Locate the [Default] button on the back of the SMC2655W Access Point. 2) Unplug the power from the back of the AP for 10 seconds. 3) Depress the [Default] button for 3 seconds. 4) Plug the power connector into the AP while depressing the [Default] button.
BACK - Firmware Update Procedure NEXT - Glossary Troubleshooting / FAQs If mobile users do not have roaming access to the SMC2655W access point: Make sure that all the SMC2655Ws and stations in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP setting, SSID, and authentication algorithm.
2.4GHz band, and the 802.11a standard defines 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band. What is Infrastructure? In order for your wireless components to interact with traditional wired networks they need a media bridge to translate for them. This is where INFRASTRUCTURE or Network mode comes into play.
WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. LANs are inherently more secure than WLANs because LANs are somewhat protected by the physicalities of their structure, having some or all part of the network inside a building that can be protected from unauthorized access.
Operating Channel: 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) RF Output Power: 20 dBm Sensitivity: -82 dBm @ 11 Mbps Operating Systems: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP Network Manageme.
are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
BACK – Frequently Asked Questions NEXT - Featured Products Glossary 10BaseT - Physical Layer Specification for Twisted-Pair Ethernet using Unshielded Twisted Pair wire at 10Mbps. This is the most popular type of LAN cable used today because it is very cheap and easy to install.
DSL - DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet - A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10 million bits per second (Mbps).
switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X ports) that connect to end stations. The MDI port connects to the MDI-X port on the other device.
BACK – Glossary NEXT - Technical Support Featured Products Thank you for purchasing SMC products! Users who have purchased the SMC2655W have also purchased the following devices: The Barricade™ Plus Cable/DSL Broadband Router (7004FW) is the ideal networking solution for both the home and business user.
To complement the incorporated SPI firewall functions, the Barricade Plus Router has a built-in VPN tunnel that supports IPSec and PPTP Client/Server connectivity. This VPN functionality is the perfect solution for remotely accessing a network securely by establishing an authenticated and encrypted tunnel over the Internet.
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The Barricade™ Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC7004VWBR) is the ideal networking solution for any home and business user. This platform independent multi-functional router combines a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, an 802.
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