SMC Networks EZ Connect g User manual

SMC2870W
EZ ConnectTM g
Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Model Number: SMC2870W
Quick Installation Guide
Installationskurzanleitung
Guide d’installation rapide
Guía de inicio rápido
Guida rapida all’avvio
Snabbinstallation
Beknopte installatiehandleiding
Manual de instalação rápida
Kort installationsvejledning
EZ ConnectTM g Wireless Ethernet Bridge
EZ ConnectTM g Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Pont Ethernet sans fil EZ ConnectTM g
Bridge Ethernet inalámbrico EZ ConnectTM g
EZ ConnectTM gBridge Ethernet wireless
EZ ConnectTM gTrådlös Ethernet-brygga
EZ ConnectTM gBridge Ethernet Sem Fios
EZ ConnectTM gWireless Ethernet Bridge

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After unpacking the EZ Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless
Ethernet Bridge, check the contents of the box to be sure
you have received the following components:
• 1 SMC2870W 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
• 1 Cat-5 CROSSOVER Ethernet Cable (black).
• 1 Quick Installation Guide.
• 1 Power Adapter.
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton
and original packing materials in case there is a need to return
the product.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty
at SMC’s Web site: www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com.
Package Contents
English 2 - 17
Deutsch 18 - 33
Français 34 - 49
Español 50 - 65
Italiano 66 - 81
Svenska 82 - 97
Nederlands 98 - 113
Português 114 - 129
Dansk 130 - 145
Compliances & Information 146 - 152
Contents

The EZ Connect™ g Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports high speed
communication up to 54Mbps. It incorporates support for PRISM
Nitro which provides enhanced throughput and range. This device
is fully compliant with 2.4GHz DSSS and OFDM CSMA/CA wireless
networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g. 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 802.11g Access
Point, giving you the capability of creating a new 802.11g wireless
network. In addition, this product supports Wireless Distribution
System (WDS) for repeater functionality to extend the range
of your wireless network.
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Hardware Description
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System Requirements
To use the EZ ConnectTM g Wireless Ethernet Bridge,
you must have:
• A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
installed on one PC at your site for configuration of the Wireless
Ethernet Bridge.
• A CD-ROM drive.
• An AC power outlet to supply power to the Wireless Ethernet
Bridge.
• A Wired or Wireless Network Adapter.
• An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch.
• A TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs
to access the Internet.
LED
Power
Wireless LAN
LAN
Status
On (Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
On (Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
On (Green)
Off
Function
Power on.
No Power.
Wireless LAN connection
is transmitting.
Wireless LAN connection
is active.
Wireless LAN connection
is not active.
Wired LAN connection
is transmitting.
Wired LAN connection
is active.
Wired LAN connection
is not active.

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Applications
SMC’s EZ ConnectTM g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge
(SMC2870W) can function as:
•An Ethernet to Wireless Bridge, providing a wireless connection
via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Microsoft Xbox
and Ethernet ready embedded devices.
•Astandard IEEE 802.11g access point.
•Awireless repeater, allowing you to effectively extend
the coverage of another SMC2870W 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.
Use this device in conjunction with SMC’s EZ Connect™ g 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!
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EZ ConnectTM g 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.

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4. If used in Wireless Bridge mode, you MUST use a crossover cable
from the host device to the SMC2870W. Connect the provided
CROSSOVER Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket of the host
device that you want to connect to your wireless network.
5. If used in Access Point mode, connect the Ethernet cable.
The SMC2870W 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 SMC2870W.
7. Check the LED’s on the front of the unit to make sure
the adapter is turned on properly and the status is okay.
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Hardware Installation
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1. Select the Site: Choose a location for your Wireless
Ethernet Bridge. 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 Bridge 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.)

Using the EZ Installation
Wizard
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1. Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.
2. Click the [NEXT] button to continue.
3. The wizard will scan for available SMC2870W’s and then list
them on the left column. Click [NEXT] to continue.
The installation method makes the process as simple and
Plug-and-Play as possible. Please be sure that you have
successfully completed the previous steps before proceeding.
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5. You will then be given the option to enable either [Wireless
Bridge] or [Access Point] mode. If you are trying to create
a new 802.11g network for your wireless clients to connect
up to, please select [Access Point] and click [NEXT].
If you are trying to give an Ethernet-equipped device
wireless connectivity, please select [Wireless Bridge]
and click [NEXT]. If you have selected [Wireless Bridge],
please go to Step 6. If you have selected [Access Point],
go to Step 10.
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4. You will be asked to enter the password to modify the current
configuration settings. By default, the username is admin
and the password is smcadmin. Please enter this information
and press [NEXT].

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6. Wireless Bridge configuration: If you are connecting to an
existing wireless network, select [Infrastructure] and enter
the SSID of your network.
7. Now you will be asked to configure the Network Settings.
If you are connecting to a network with a DHCP server,
select [Use DHCP server] and click [NEXT]. If you do not
have a DHCP server on your network, input a static IP
address and click [NEXT].
8. If you have enabled Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) on your wireless network, please
enter the private security key settings now. Select the drop
down menus of [Security Mode] to choose between WEP and
WPA. Select the drop down menus of [Key Length] to choose
between 64 or 128-bit encryption.
9. Finally, please verify all the settings you have entered.
If any configuration changes still need to be made, please
click [BACK] and make them now. Otherwise, click [NEXT]
to make the settings take effect. This will take a few seconds.
Please go to Step 14.

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10. Access Point configuration: To disable SSID broadcast,
select [Invisible]. Please enter your desired SSID, Channel
and Wireless Mode settings and click [NEXT] to continue.
11. Now you will be asked to configure the Network Settings.
If you are connecting to a network with a DHCP server,
select [Use DHCP server] and click [NEXT]. If you do not
have a DHCP server on your network, input a static IP
address and click [NEXT].
12. If you want to enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) on your wireless network, please enter
the private security key settings now. Select the drop down
menus of [Security Mode] to choose between WEP and WPA.
Select the drop down menus of [Key Length] to choose
between 64 or 128-bit encryption.

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13. Finally, please verify all the settings you have entered.
If any configuration changes still need to be made,
please click [BACK] and make them now. Otherwise,
click [NEXT] to make the settings take effect.
14. You have now completed the configuration. You can now
begin to use your EZ Connect™ g Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
Prüfen Sie nach dem Auspacken der EZ Connect™ g 2,4 GHz
54 Mbit/s Wireless Ethernet Bridge den Packungsinhalt, um
sicherzugehen, dass folgende Teile geliefert wurden:
• 1 SMC2870W 2,4 GHz 54 Mbit/s Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
• 1 CD mit EZ Installationsassistent und Dokumentation.
• 1 Ethernet-KREUZKABEL Kat. 5 (schwarz).
• 1 Installationskurzanleitung.
• 1 Netzteil.
Informieren Sie bitte sofort Ihren Händler, wenn Teile fehlen,
falsch sind oder Beschädigungen aufweisen. Heben Sie, wenn
möglich, den Karton und die Originalverpackung auf. Sie benöti-
gen diese, wenn Sie das Produkt zurücksenden.
Bitte lassen Sie das Produkt registrieren und aktivieren
Sie die Produktgarantie auf der SMC-Website: www.smc.de
oder www.smc-europe.com.
Packungsinhalt