SMC Networks EliteConnect SMC2555W-AG User manual

SMC2555W-AG

38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EliteConnect ™ Universal
2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
April 2004
Revision Number: R02, F3.0.02

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 © 2004 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
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.

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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 affect the standard
limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers 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 that 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 [phone].

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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 TESTING 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 LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
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
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OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
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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, 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

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COMPLIANCES
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 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
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 MHz bands. These 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 radio 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
Contact SMC at:
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
ACN 066 352010

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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, 2o, 4a,
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 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment
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 allowed channels of operation apply in some countries
as described below:
Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this
product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance
with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries
as described below.
• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current
country of operation in the command line 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 illegal operation and may cause harmful
interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the 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 country. The presence of nearby radar operation
may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device. The
radar detection feature will automatically restart operation 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 described 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 guide.
• This 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 allowed 5 GHz channels by country.
• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the
European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except
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 must use the provided configuration utility to check the
current channel of operation and make necessary configuration changes
to ensure operation occurs in conformance with European National spec-
trum usage laws as described below and elsewhere in this document.
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European
Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country
Allowed Frequency Bands 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,
Switzerland,
Liechtenstein
5.15 - 5.35* & 5.470 - 5.725
GHz
36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64,
100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120,
124, 128, 132, 136, 140
Denmark, Finland,
Germany, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg,
Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden,
U.K.
5 GHz Operation Not
Allowed
None Greece
* Outdoor operation is not allowed using 5.15-5.35 GHz bands (Channels 36 - 64).

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Community
English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device
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.
French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN
device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står
I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/
EG.
Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses
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)
Greek Με την παρουσα smc networks δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device
συµµορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ
σΧετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ
Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN
device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

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Safety Compliance
Power Cord Safety
Please read the following safety information carefully before installing the switch:
WARNING: Installation and removal of the unit must be carried out by qualified
personnel only.
• The unit must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with
international safety standards.
• Do not connect the unit to an A.C. outlet (power supply) without an earth
(ground) connection.
• The appliance coupler (the connector to the unit and not the wall plug) must have
a configuration for mating with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
• The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible. You can only
remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet.
• This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according
to IEC 60950. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is
connected also operates under SELV conditions.
France and Peru only
This unit cannot be powered from IT†supplies. If your supplies are of IT type, this
unit must be powered by 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with
the secondary connection point labelled Neutral, connected directly to earth
(ground).
†Impédance à la terre
Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio
LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/
CE
Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme
com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/CE.

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Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:
Power Cord Set
U.S.A. and
Canada The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA certified.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are:
- No. 18 AWG - not longer than 2 meters, or 16 AWG.
- Type SV or SJ
- 3-conductor
The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least
10 A
The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with
NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V)
configuration.
Denmark The supply plug must comply with Section 107-2-D1,
Standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
Switzerland The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
U.K. The supply plug must comply with BS1363 (3-pin 13 A) and
be fitted with a 5 A fuse which complies with BS1362.
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and
be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
Europe The supply plug must comply with CEE7/7 (“SCHUKO”).
The mains cord must be <HAR> or <BASEC> marked and
be of type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
IEC-320 receptacle.

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Veuillez lire à fond l'information de la sécurité suivante avant
d'installer le Switch:
AVERTISSEMENT: L’installation et la dépose de ce groupe doivent être confiés à un
personnel qualifié.
• Ne branchez pas votre appareil sur une prise secteur (alimentation électrique)
lorsqu'il n'y a pas de connexion de mise à la terre (mise à la masse).
• Vous devez raccorder ce groupe à une sortie mise à la terre (mise à la masse) afin
de respecter les normes internationales de sécurité.
• Le coupleur d’appareil (le connecteur du groupe et non pas la prise murale) doit
respecter une configuration qui permet un branchement sur une entrée d’appareil
EN 60320/IEC 320.
• La prise secteur doit se trouver à proximité de l’appareil et son accès doit être
facile. Vous ne pouvez mettre l’appareil hors circuit qu’en débranchant son cordon
électrique au niveau de cette prise.
• L’appareil fonctionne à une tension extrêmement basse de sécurité qui est
conforme à la norme IEC 60950. Ces conditions ne sont maintenues que si
l’équipement auquel il est raccordé fonctionne dans les mêmes conditions.
France et Pérou uniquement:
Ce groupe ne peut pas être alimenté par un dispositif à impédance à la terre. Si vos
alimentations sont du type impédance à la terre, ce groupe doit être alimenté par
une tension de 230 V (2 P+T) par le biais d’un transformateur d’isolement à rapport
1:1, avec un point secondaire de connexion portant l’appellation Neutre et avec
raccordement direct à la terre (masse).
Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation
Etats-Unis et
Canada:
Le cordon doit avoir reçu l’homologation des UL et un certificat de la CSA.
Les spe'cifications minimales pour un cable flexible sont AWG No. 18,
ouAWG No. 16 pour un cable de longueur infe'rieure a` 2 me'tres.
- type SV ou SJ
- 3 conducteurs
Le cordon doit être en mesure d’acheminer un courant nominal d’au moins
10 A.
La prise femelle de branchement doit être du type à mise à la terre (mise
à la masse) et respecter la configuration NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) ou
NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V).
Danemark: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la section 107-2 D1 de la
norme DK2 1a ou DK2 5a.

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Bitte unbedingt vor dem Einbauen des Switches die folgenden
Sicherheitsanweisungen durchlesen (Germany):
WARNUNG: Die Installation und der Ausbau des Geräts darf nur durch
Fachpersonal erfolgen.
• Das Gerät sollte nicht an eine ungeerdete Wechselstromsteckdose
angeschlossen werden.
• Das Gerät muß an eine geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden, welche die
internationalen Sicherheitsnormen erfüllt.
• Der Gerätestecker (der Anschluß an das Gerät, nicht der
Wandsteckdosenstecker) muß einen gemäß EN 60320/IEC 320 konfigurierten
Geräteeingang haben.
• Die Netzsteckdose muß in der Nähe des Geräts und leicht zugänglich sein. Die
Stromversorgung des Geräts kann nur durch Herausziehen des
Gerätenetzkabels aus der Netzsteckdose unterbrochen werden.
• Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den SELV-Bedingungen
(Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß IEC 60950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur
Suisse: La prise mâle d’alimentation doit respecter la norme SEV/ASE 1011.
Europe La prise secteur doit être conforme aux normes CEE 7/7 (“SCHUKO”)
LE cordon secteur doit porter la mention <HAR> ou <BASEC> et doit être
de type HO3VVF3GO.75 (minimum).
Cordon électrique - Il doit être agréé dans le pays d’utilisation

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gegeben, wenn auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter
SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.
•
Stromkabel. Dies muss von dem Land, in dem es benutzt wird geprüft werden:
U.S.A und
Kanada Der Cord muß das UL gepruft und war das CSA beglaubigt.
Das Minimum spezifikation fur der Cord sind:
- Nu. 18 AWG - nicht mehr als 2 meter, oder 16 AWG.
- Der typ SV oder SJ
- 3-Leiter
Der Cord muß haben eine strombelastbarkeit aus
wenigstens 10 A
Dieser Stromstecker muß hat einer erdschluss mit der typ
NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) oder NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V)
konfiguration.
Danemark Dieser Stromstecker muß die ebene 107-2-D1, der
standard DK2-1a oder DK2-5a Bestimmungen einhalten.
Schweiz Dieser Stromstecker muß die SEV/ASE
1011Bestimmungen einhalten.
Europe Das Netzkabel muß vom Typ HO3VVF3GO.75
(Mindestanforderung) sein und die Aufschrift <HAR> oder
<BASEC> tragen.
Der Netzstecker muß die Norm CEE 7/7 erfüllen
(”SCHUKO”).

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Filter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Radio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Radio Settings (802.11a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Radio Settings (802.11g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46

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Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-57
Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-63
Access Point Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-63
Station Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-66
Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-68
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