SMC Networks SMC2482W Manuale Utente

SMC2482W

113. Hold down the [Reset] button which is located on the back ofthe device.You may need to use a pin or other pointed objectto hold the button down.4

123.Click the [APPLY] button to complete the reset process.4.The unit will reboot and reset the SMC2482W.Using the Web-based Utility to reset the SMC2

13Section 2 |Understanding Wireless ConnectionsThe EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge is based on the IEEE802.11b Wi-Fi standard,which uses radio transm

Important: Enable wireless security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to protect your network from unwanted access.For more information,see section 6 for

2.3 | Understanding Wireless Security (WEP)Anyone within range of your wireless network is a potentialsecurity risk.Without wireless security options

16The SMC2482W is a Plug-and-Play device.When you plug thisWireless Bridge into your network,it will automatically get an IPaddress from your DHCP ser

173.2 | Installing the Utility Software1. At the splash screen,click the [Install Utility] option to launch the Installation Wizard.2. Click the [Next

18* It is recommended that you choose the default folder name.4.Click the [Finish] button to complete the installation process.

19Section 4 | Accessing the SMC2482WThe EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridge can be configured and managed by using two different utilities.•Windows Util

203. Once you have logged into the Windows Utility,you can:•View link and device information•See the available EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridges (SMC

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21Note: The SMC2482W is DHCP-enabled by default.If you do not know the IP address that was assigned by your DHCP server,please use the Windows Utility

22Section 5 | ConfigureThe SMC2482W EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge can be con-figured from both the Windows and Web-based utility. Sincethe EZ Conne

233. From this section,you can configure the following settings:• SSID •Channel•AP Name •Operating Mode•Advanced SettingsNote: For more information on

245.2 | Configure the Wireless Bridge using Web-based Utility (Setup Wizard)1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for more infor

254. The first step in the Setup Wizard is to configure SSID and wireless channel (default wireless channel is 6).Note: For more information on the di

6. The second step in the Setup Wizard is to configure WEP encryption:Note: If this is your first experience with wireless networking,it is a good ide

275.3 | Configure the Wireless Bridge using Web-based Utility (Advanced Setup)The Advanced Setup option provides more configurationoptions for the SMC

284. When you have completed configuring these settings,click the [APPLY] button to save the settings and reboot the Wireless Bridge.5. To configure w

295.4 | SMC2482W Operating ModesThe EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge has 3 operating modes toprovide a flexible wireless solution for any situation. T

Access PointThe operating mode is configured when you need to add awireless connection to your network or extend the coverage ofan existing wireless n

6.1 | Configure WEP using Windows-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Windows-based Utility.(See section 4.1 for more information)2. Click

326.2 | Configure WEP using Web-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for more information)2. Click on [Advanced Se

336.3 | Configure MAC Filtering using Web-based Utility (Access Point mode)1. Log into the SMC2482W Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for more inform

34Section 7 | EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge InformationBoth the Windows Utility and Web-based Utility provide infor-mation about the EZ Connect Tur

357.1 | View Wireless Bridge information using Windows-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Windows-based Utility.(See section 4.1 for more

367.2 | View Wireless Bridge information using Web-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for more informa

37Section 8 | Changing the Password on the SMC2482WFor network security,it is a good idea to change the EZConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridge’s default pas

38Section 9 | Upgrading the SMC2482WThe EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridge is upgradeable throughthe Web-based Utility.Please verify that you have the

395. When you have the correct installation path,click the [APPLY] button to begin the upgrade process.6. Click [OK] to the pop-up dialog boxes to beg

40Section 10 | Backing up and Restoring the Wireless BridgeThe EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridge offers a configurationbackup and configuration restor

CompliancesFCC Class BFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a C

4110.2 | Restore the SMC2482W configuration from “SMC2482W_backup.bin”file1. Log into the SMC2482W using the Web-based Utility.(See section 4.2 for mo

42Section 11 | Uninstalling the SMC2482W Windows UtilityIf you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless Turbo WirelessBridge Windows Utility program,

Section 12 | Technical SpecificationsData Rate•Up to 22Mbps with Auto Fallback to 11/5.5/2/1 MbpsOperating Range•Up to 350mInterface•RJ-45 – 10/100 Mb

44Section 13 | TroubleshootingThis section provides possible solutions to issues regarding theinstallation and operation of your EZ Connect Turbo Wire

45Section 14 | Glossary802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed bythe IEEE for wireless LAN technology.802.11 specifies the over

46DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol forassigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.Withdynamic addressing,a device ca

47is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that "hops" in arandom but predictable sequence from frequency to frequencyas a function of

48LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and asso-ciated devices that share a common communications line andtypically share the reso

49Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to anode in a TCP/IP network.Subnet Mask -The method used for splitting IP networks into

50WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - Is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the 802.11bstandard.WINIPCFG - Configura

6Product RegistrationPlease register your EZ Connect Turbo 2.4GHz 11/22 MbpsWireless Bridge online to activate your warranty:Registration website:http

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT,CALL:From U.S.A.and Canada (24 hours a day,7 days a week)(800) SMC-4-YOU;(949) 679-8000;Fax:(949) 679-1481From Europe (8:00 AM -

7Congratulations on your purchase of this EZ Connect™ Turbo2.4GHz 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Bridge.The EZConnect™ Turbo Wireless Bridge support

8Compatibility:•IEEE 802.3,802.3u•IEEE 802.11b•Wi-Fi ComplaintThe EZ ConnectTMTurbo Wireless Bridge package includes thefollowing:•One EZ Connect™ Tur

9Section 1 | Getting StartedSite LocationChoose a location for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge.InBridge mode,the best location for the SMC2482W

1.1 | EZ Connect Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge LED IndicatorsThe preceding diagram shows the LED indicator lights on the EZConnect Turbo Wireless B