SMC Networks WEBS-N User manual

300Mbps Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater
SMCWEBS-N
USER GUIDE

SMCWEBS-N
User Guide
March 2010
Pub. # 149100000065W
E032010-AP-R02
SMC Networks U.S.A
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
SMC Networks Europe,
C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8 2o, 2a,
Edificio Conata II,
08970 Sant Joan Despí
Barcelona - Spain
Phone: [phone]

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 © 2010 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess
are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement,
please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://
www.smc.com.

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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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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
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.
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.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
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 minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.

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IC STATEMENT
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence
of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not
intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the
use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
TAIWAN NCC
根據國家通信傳播委員會低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定：
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更
頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應
立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通
信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
EC CONFORMANCE DECLARATION
The contact for SMC products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8 2o, 2a,
Edificio Conata II,
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 60950-1: 2006 (IEC 60950-1) — Product Safety
◆EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007, Class B — ITE EMC
◆EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 — ITE EMC
◆EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) — Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz
radio equipment

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◆EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio
equipment
◆EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio
equipment
◆50385 (2002) — Country-specific SAR requirements
This device is intended for use in the following European Community and
EFTA countries:
N OTE : 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 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 systems. 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY
◆Austria ◆Belgium ◆Bulgaria ◆Cyprus ◆Czech Republic
◆Denmark ◆Estonia ◆Finland ◆France ◆Germany
◆Greece ◆Hungary ◆Iceland ◆Ireland ◆Italy
◆Latvia ◆Lithuania ◆Luxembourg ◆Malta ◆Netherlands
◆Norway ◆Poland ◆Portugal ◆Romania ◆Slovakia
◆Slovenia ◆Spain ◆Sweden ◆Switzerland ◆United Kingdom
Czech
Česky
Manufacturer tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shoděse základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Estonian
Eesti
Käesolevaga kinnitab Manufacturer seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/
5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, Manufacturer, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish
Suomi
Valmistaja Manufacturer vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Dutch
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Manufacturer 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 Manufacturer dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan
de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French
Français
Par la présente Manufacturer déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

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Swedish
Svenska
Härmed intygar Manufacturer att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Danish
Dansk
Undertegnede Manufacturer erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
German
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Manufacturer, 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 Manufacturer die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG. (Wien)
Greek
Ελληνική
με την παρουσα Manufacturer δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ
ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ.
Hungarian
Magyar
Alulírott, Manufacturer nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Italian
Italiano
Con la presente Manufacturer dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latvian
Latviski
Ar šo Manufacturer deklarē, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lithuanian
Lietuvių
Šiuo Manufacturer deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Maltese
Malti
Hawnhekk, Manufacturer, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Spanish
Español
Por medio de la presente Manufacturer declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE
Polish
Polski
Niniejszym Manufacturer oświadcza, że Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Português
Manufacturer declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovak
Slovensky
Manufacturer týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Slovenian
Slovensko
Manufacturer izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
PURPOSE This guide gives specific information on how to install the Wireless-N
Access Point/Repeater and its physical and performance related
characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the
management functions of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater.
AUDIENCE This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers. You
should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.
CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show
information:
N OTE : Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related
features or instructions.
C AUTION : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or
damage the system or equipment.
W ARNING : Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS As part of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater’s software, there is an
online web-based help that describes all management related features.
REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
MARCH 2010 REVISION
This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following changes:
◆Updated back cover address information.
◆Updated EU Conformance contact address.
◆Add Ethernet Client Mode function.
JANUARY 2010 REVISION
This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4
COMPLIANCES 5
ABOUT THIS GUIDE 9
CONTENTS 10
FIGURES 14
TABLES 16
SECTION I GETTING STARTED 17
1INTRODUCTION 18
Key Hardware Features 18
Description of Capabilities 18
Package Contents 19
Hardware Description 19
LED Indicators 20
Ethernet LAN Ports 21
Power Connector 21
Reset Button 21
WPS Button 21
2NETWORK PLANNING 22
LAN Access Point 22
Wireless Bridge 23
Wireless Client 24
3INSTALLING THE ACCESS POINT/REPEATER 25
System Requirements 25
Location Selection 25
Mounting the Device 26

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Mounting on a Wall 26
Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 27
4INITIAL CONFIGURATION 28
Connecting to the Login Page 28
Home Page and Main Menu 29
Common Web Page Buttons 30
Setup Wizard 30
Step 1 - Language Selection 30
Step 2 - Time Settings 31
Step 3 - Wireless Security 31
Completion 32
SECTION II WEB CONFIGURATION 33
5OPERATION MODE 34
Logging In 35
Operation Mode 37
6ACCESS POINT MODE NETWORK SETTINGS 38
Access Point Mode LAN Setting 38
7ACCESS POINT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 40
Basic Settings 40
HT Physical Mode Settings 43
Advanced Settings 44
Advanced Wireless 44
Wi-Fi Multimedia 46
Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 49
WLAN Security 49
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 51
WPA Pre-Shared Key 52
WPA Enterprise Mode 53
IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS 55
Access Policy 57
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 57
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 60
Station List 62

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8ETHERNET CLIENT MODE NETWORK SETTINGS 63
Ethernet Client Mode LAN Settings 63
LAN Setup 63
DHCP Setup 64
DHCP Clients Setting 64
9ETHERNET CLIENT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 66
Profile 66
Profile Configuration 67
Security Policy 69
WEP Shard-Key Security 70
WPA/WPA2-Personal Security 71
Link Status 72
Site Survey 74
Statistics 75
10 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS 77
System Management 77
Firmware Upgrade 79
Configuration Settings 80
System Status 81
Statistics 82
System Log 83
SECTION III APPENDICES 84
ATROUBLESHOOTING 85
Diagnosing LED Indicators 85
Before Contacting Technical Support 85
BHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 87
CC
ABLES AND PINOUTS 89
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 89
10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 90
Straight-Through Wiring 90
Crossover Wiring 91
DLICENSE INFORMATION 92

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The GNU General Public License 92
GLOSSARY 96
INDEX 100

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FIGURES
Figure 1: Top Panel 19
Figure 2: Rear Panel 20
Figure 3: LEDs 20
Figure 4: Operating as an Access Point 22
Figure 5: Operating as a Wireless Bridge 23
Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Repeater 23
Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Client 24
Figure 8: Wall Mounting 26
Figure 9: Login Page 29
Figure 10: Home Page 29
Figure 11: Wizard Step 1 - Language Selection 30
Figure 12: Wizard Step 2 - Time and SNTP Settings 31
Figure 13: Wizard Step 3 - Wireless Security and Encryption Settings 31
Figure 14: Login Page 35
Figure 15: Home Page 36
Figure 16: Operation Mode 37
Figure 17: LAN Configuration 38
Figure 18: Basic Settings 41
Figure 19: HT Physical Mode Settings 43
Figure 20: Advanced Wireless Settings 44
Figure 21: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings 47
Figure 22: WMM Configuration 48
Figure 23: Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 49
Figure 24: Security Mode Options 50
Figure 25: Security Mode - WEP 51
Figure 26: Security Mode - WPA-PSK 52
Figure 27: Security Mode - WPA 54
Figure 28: Security Mode - 802.1X 56
Figure 29: Access Policy 57
Figure 30: Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration 58
Figure 31: WDS Configuration Example 58

F IGURES
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Figure 32: WDS Configuration 59
Figure 33: Enabling WPS 60
Figure 34: WPS Configuration 61
Figure 35: Station List 62
Figure 36: LAN Configuration 63
Figure 37: DHCP Setup 64
Figure 38: DHCP Clients 64
Figure 39: Station Profile 66
Figure 40: Profile-System Configuration (Infrastructure) 67
Figure 41: Profile-System Configuration (Ad Hoc) 67
Figure 42: Add Profile-Security Policy 69
Figure 43: WEP Security 70
Figure 44: WPA Security 71
Figure 45: Station Link Status 72
Figure 46: Station Site Survey 74
Figure 47: Station Statistics 75
Figure 48: System Management 77
Figure 49: Time Zone Settings 78
Figure 50: Firmware Upgrade 79
Figure 51: Configuration Settings 80
Figure 52: System Status 81
Figure 53: Statistics 82
Figure 54: System Log 83
Figure 55: RJ-45 Connector 89
Figure 56: Straight-through Wiring 91
Figure 57: Crossover Wiring 91

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TABLES
Table 1: Key Hardware Features 18
Table 2: LED Behavior 20
Table 3: WMM Access Categories 47
Table 4: LED Indicators 85
Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 90

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S ECTION I
GETTING STARTED
This section provides an overview of the Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater,
and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic
settings required to access the management interface and run the setup
Wizard.
This section includes these chapters:
◆“Introduction” on page 18
◆“Network Planning” on page 22
◆“Installing the Access Point/Repeater” on page 25
◆“Initial Configuration” on page 28

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1INTRODUCTION
The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater (SMCWEBS-N) supports an access
point service that extends a local wired network to wireless clients. It is
simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes.
KEY HARDWARE FEATURES
The following table describes the main hardware features of the Access
Point/Repeater.
DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES
◆Local network connection through four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports,
making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.
◆Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that
supports TCP/IP.
◆Compatible with all popular Internet applications.
◆The Access Point/Repeater supports security features that provides
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and MAC filtering provide security over
the wireless network.
Table 1: Key Hardware Features
Feature Description
4 LAN Ports Four 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports for local network connections.
WPS Button To set up a secure connection to a wireless device.
Reset Button For resetting the unit and restoring factory defaults.
LEDs Provides LED indicators for Power, LAN ports, WLAN, and WPS
status.
Mounting Options Can be mounted on any horizontal surface such as a desktop or
shelf, or on a wall using two screws.

C HAPTER 1 | Introduction
Package Contents
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater package includes:
◆Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater (SMCWEBS-N)
◆RJ-45 Category 5 network cable
◆AC power adapter
◆SMC Warranty Information Card
◆Quick Installation Guide
Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If
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.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater, from herein refered to as Access
Point/Repeater, connects to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ-
45 Fast Ethernet LAN ports.
The Access Point/Repeater includes an LED display on the front panel for
system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network
troubleshooting.
Figure 1: Top Panel

C HAPTER 1 | Introduction
Hardware Description
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Figure 2: Rear Panel
LED INDICATORS The Wireless-N Access Point/Repeater includes seven status LED
indicators, as described in the following figure and table.
Figure 3: LEDs
Table 2: LED Behavior
LED Status Description
Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating
normally.
Off There is no power currently being supplied to
the unit.