SMC Networks EZ Connect User manual

User Guide
SMC2652W
EZ Connect
Wireless Access Point
uProtocol-independent networking functionality
u11 Mbps data rate per channel: provides alternative
for wired LANs that can dramatically cut costs
uCoverage area 100ft at 11 Mbps, 1500ft at
5.5 Mbps or lower.
uSeamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs
augments existing networks quickly and easily
uDirect Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)
technology provides robust, and secure wireless
connection
uEasy installation
uOmni-directional antenna

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Limited Lifetime Warranty
Complete warranty information for all SMC
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THE EZ CONNECT
WIRELESS ACCESS
POINT
SMC2652W
SMCs EZ Connect Wireless Access Point is an 11
Mbps wireless repeater that seamlessly integrates
with existing Ethernet networks to support
applications such as mobile users or temporary
con erences. This solution o ers ast, reliable
wireless connectivity with considerable cost
savings over wired LANs (which include long-term
maintenance overhead or 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.
Using this device in conjunction with SMCs EZ
Connect Wireless PC Cards, you can create an
instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10
Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or
expanding your network is as easy as moving or
installing additional access points  no wires!
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Package Checklist
EZ Connect Wireless Access Point package
includes:
 1 EZ Connect Wireless Access Point
(SMC2652W)
 1 antenna (dipole, omni-directional)
 1 DC power adapter
 1 utility diskette
 This User Guide
Please register this product and upgrade product
warranty at www.smc.com.
Please in orm your dealer i there are any
incorrect, missing or damaged parts. I 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 or repair.
Hardware Description
SMCs EZ Connect Wireless Access Point serves as
a Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between
your wired Local Area Network (LAN) and one or
more Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).
Just attach the access point anywhere along your
Ethernet LAN to provide wireless stations within
its area o coverage with transparent access to the
local wired and wireless LAN.
The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point supports
an 11 Mbps hal -duplex connection to Ethernet
networks or each active channel. It is ully
compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless
networking as de ined in IEEE 802.11b, and 10
Mbps Ethernet as de ined in IEEE 802.3

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EZ CONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
Applications
The EZ Connect Wireless products o er a ast,
reliable, cost-e ective solution or wireless client
access to the network in applications such as:
 Remote access to corporate network
information
E-mail, ile trans er and terminal emulation
 Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos
installations, and open areas where wiring is
di icult to employ
 Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manu acturers and banks who
requently rearrange the workplace and change
location
 Temporary LANs for special pro ects or peak
time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction
sites which need temporary setup or a short
time period. Retailers, airline and shipping
companies who need additional workstations
or a peak period. Auditors who require
workgroups at customer sites.
 Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers
who need access to databases while being
mobile in the hospital, retail store or o ice
campus.
 SOHO (Small Office and Home Office)
users
SOHO users who need easy and quick
installation o a small computer network
unctions.

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EZ CONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
LED Indicators
The EZ Connect Wireless Access Point includes
ive status LED indicators, as described in the
ollowing igure and table.
S stem Requirements
Be ore you install the EZ Connect Wireless Access
Point, be sure you can meet the ollowing
requirements:
 An A/C power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz)
which will supply power or the access point
 An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on a 10BASE-T
Ethernet hub or switch.
 802.11 compliant wireless ethernet adapters
with TCP/IP compatible protocol installed.
 Web Browser or con iguration.
Ethernet
Link
Ethernet
Activity
Wireless
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EZ CONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
INSTALLATION
1. Select the Site - Choose a proper place or
your SMC2652W Access Point. In general, the
best location to place the access point is at the
center o your wireless coverage area, within
line o sight to all your mobile stations.
2. Attach the Antenna - Screw the antenna into
the antenna connector (ANT) on the back
panel. Proper placement will improve
per ormance. Try to place the access point in
a position that can best cover its BSS (re er to
page 13). Normally, the higher you place the
antenna, the better the per ormance.
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable - The SMC2652W
can be wired to a 10 BASE-T Ethernet with a
network device such as a hub or a switch.
Connect into the RJ-45 connector socket on
the back panel with category 3, 4 or 5 UTP
Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector.
4. Connect the Power Cable - Connect the
power adapter cable to the 9V DC power
Socket on the rear panel.
Warning: ONLY USE the power adapter
supplied with the SMC2652W.
Otherwise, the product may be
damaged.
Antenna Connector
RJ-45 Connector
Reset Button DC 9 Power Cable
RS-232 Port

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EZ CONNECT WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
CONFIGURATION
Your SMC2652W is a Plug and Play device. This
means that you do not need to con igure it in
most cases.
I you are adding this device into an already
existing wireless network, or i you need to
con igure some advanced settings, ollow the
instructions below.
The diskette labeled Utility Diskette that comes
with the package contains a utility program or the
EZ Connect Wireless Access Point. Any updates
can be downloaded rom SMCs Web site at
http://www.smc.com.
Warning: Back up your utility diskette and use
the copy as the working diskette to
protect the original rom accidental
damage.
The SMC2652W can be con igured over an
Ethernet network using RJ-45 cable. You may
connect the SMC2652W to a network device such
as a hub or switch. Then, run the utility program,
and con igure the SMC2652W remotely as
described below.
Windows NT/95/98/2000 Installation
1. Insert the SMC2652W utility disk into the
loppy drive on your PC, and then enter the
ollowing command: A:\utility\setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the utility program.
2. When you run the installed utility, click on
AP and then select Scan rom the menu.
The program will then detect all the
SMC2652Ws wired to the Ethernet network.

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3. From the list o detected SMC2652Ws, select
and double click on the unit you want to
con igure. The web browser page will appear
as ollows::
4. Enter the user name default and password
WLAN_AP. This will take you to the
home page.
5. Click on AP In ormation MIB, AP Control
MIB, TCP/IP Settings, or Change
Password to select the page required.
The AP In ormation MIB screen displays the
categories o in ormation shown above.

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In the AP Control MIB page, set the parameters and
then click on Apply to implement the settings.
DS Channel - Set the channel number as the
operating radio channel.
Note: The availiable channel settings are
displayed to the right o the DS Channel
ield. Local regulations determine which
channels are availiable.
FCC/IC: 1-11, ETSI: 1-13, France: 10-13,
Spain: 10-11, MKK: 1-14.
SSID - This should be set to the same value as
other stations in your network. (De ault: WLAN)
RTS Threshold - Set the RTS Threshold to the
same as that used by other devices in your
network. (De ault: 2,305, which means Disabled)