SMC Networks SMC2582W-B User Manual

SMC2582W-B

2. First-Time Installation and Configuration2.1. Selecting a Power Supply MethodThe SMC2582W-B can be powered by either the supplied power adapter or

Fig.2. Connecting Ethernet cables to SMCPWR-INJ3.5. Check the “ACTIVE”LED:if power is successfully fed into the SMC2582W-B,the “ACTIVE”LED will be on

Fig. 3.Mounting the SMC2582W-B on a wall.2.3. Preparing for ConfigurationFor you to configure an SMC2582W-B,a managing computer with a Web browser is

Fig. 4.Connecting a managing computer and an SMC2582W-B via Ethernet.You can use either a cross-over Ethernet cable (included in the package) or a swi

2.4. Configuring the SMC2582W-BAfter the IP addressing is configured,launch a Web browser on the managing computer.Then,go to“http://192.168.2.50”to a

Fig. 6.The Start page.2.4.2. Step 1: Selecting an Operational ModeFig. 7.Operational modes settings.15

The SMC2582W-B supports 3 operational modes for meeting various wireless connectivity require-ments:• Access Point (AP). The AP mode enables IEEE 802.

Select an operational mode and click Save at the bottom of this page,and then you are broughtback to the start page.2.4.3. Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP

If the SMC2582W-B was configured to be in AP or Bridge Master mode,and you want to use WDS to establish inter-SMC2582W-B wireless links,configure the

Fig.12.Network topology containing a loop.When you are finished,click Save at the bottom of this page,and then you are brought back to thestart page.2

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2.5. Deploying the SMC2582W-BAfter the settings have been configured,deploy the SMC2582W-B to the field application environ-ment.Connect the SMC2582W-

3. Using Web-Based ManagementIn this chapter,we’ll explain each Web management page of the SMC2582W-B.3.1. OverviewFig. 15.The Start page.3.1.1. Menu

• System Log. System events log.• General. Global operations.• Operational Mode.Operational mode settings.• Password. For gaining rights to change the

If you click Save, the start page will reflect the fact that the configuration settings have beenchanged by showing two buttons—Restart and Cancel. In

3.2.2. Current DHCP MappingsFig. 20 Current DHCP mappings.On this page,all the current static or dynamic DHCP mappings are shown.A DHCP mapping is a

3.3. General Operations3.3.1. Selecting an Operational ModeFig. 22.Operational modes settings.The SMC2582W-B supports 3 operational modes for meeting

between an IEEE 802.11 Station (STA) and an IEEE 802.11 Access Point (AP).An STA is usually aclient computer (PC or PDA) with a WLAN network interface

backup,and configuration restore can be achieved via HTTP or TFTP.The HTTP-based way is suggest-ed because it’s more user-friendly.However,due to diff

To restore configuration of the SMC2582W-B by HTTP:1. Click Browse and then select a correct configuration .hex file.You have to make sure the file na

Fig.30.TFTP Server.NOTE: After the dialog box of the TFTP server program appears,be sure to specify the working folder within which the downloaded fir

Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

To back up configuration of the SMC2582W-B by TFTP:1. Get a computer that will be used as a TFTP server and as a managing computer to trigger the back

3.3.3.5. Resetting Configuration to Factory DefaultsFig.32.Configuration reset.Clicking the Reset button resets the device configuration to factory de

3.4.2. DHCP Server3.4.2.1. BasicFig. 34.Basic DHCP server settings.The SMC2582W-B can automatically assign IP addresses to client computers by DHCP.In

always assigned the same IP address.To always assign a static IP address to a specific DHCP client:1. Specify the MAC address of the DHCP client and t

3.5.1.2. Link IntegrityFig. 37.Link integrity settings.When the SMC2582W-B is in AP or Bridge Master mode and the Ethernet LAN interface is detectedto

NOTE: An SMC2582W-B can have up to 6 WDS links to other APs or wireless bridges.Fig. 40.Wireless Distribution System settings.To enable a WDS link:3.

Fig.42.Network topology containing a loop.3.5.2. SecurityIEEE 802.11b security settings include SSID broadcasts, Wireless client isolation, Security m

SMC2582-Bs in the same IP subnet is blocked.The behaviors are illustrated in the following figures.Fig. 44.Behavior of the “This AP Only”wireless clie

algorithm setting is provided for better compatibility with wireless client computers with variousWLAN network adapters.There are three options availa

4.Repeat Step 3 for each other wireless client.To grant wireless clients’ access to the wireless network:1. Select Enabled from the Functionality drop

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3.6. Configuring Advanced Settings3.6.1. Packet FiltersThe SMC2582W-B provides layer 2 (Ethernet Type Filters),layer 3 (IP Protocol Filters),and layer

source IP address range (Source IP Address AND Source Subnet Mask),and destination IP addressrange (Destination IP Address AND Destination Subnet Mask

3.6.2.3. System LogFig. 53.System log settings.System events can be logged to the on-board RAM of the SMC2582W-B (Local log) or sent in theform of SNM

To specify a trap target:1. Type the IP address of the target host.2. Type the Community for the host.3. Select the corresponding check box next to th

Appendix A: Default SettingsTIP: Press the Default switch on the housing of a powered-on SMC2582W-B to reset the configuration settings to factory-def

Appendix B: TroubleshootingCheck the following first:• Make sure that the power of the SMC2582W-B is on and the Ethernet cables are connected firmly t

For a wireless client computer to communicate with a correspondent host on the Internet by thehost’s domain name (e.g.http://www.wi-fi.com),it first s

• Solve the preceding problem first.• Are the IP address of the SMC2582W-B and the IP address of the client computer in the same IP subnet?• If you

• My SMC2582W-B stops working and does not respond to Web management requests.• The firmware of the SMC2582W-B may be stuck in an incorrect state.• Un

Appendix D: Technical SpecificationsD-1: SMC2582W-B Wireless BridgeStandards:802.11b802.3802.3u802.3afData rate & modulation:CCK@11/5.5Mbps,DQPSK@

8.Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so,daß niemand darüber fallen kann.Es sollte a

Interface:10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ConnectorRS-232c Serial Connector802.11b WLANSecurity:64/128-bit WEPMAC address filteringDisabled SSID broadcastConfigurat

D-2: SMCPWR-INJ3 Power InjectorInput Power Requirements:AC Input Voltage :90 – 264VacAC Frequency:47 – 63 HzAC Input Current :2A at 100Vac,1A at 240Va

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61. Introduction1.1. OverviewThe SMC2582W-B is a versatile device that can be configured to be in one of the 3 operationalmodes—Access Point,Bridge Ma

• MAC-address-based access control. When the SMC2582W-B is in AP or Bridge Master mode,it can be configured to block unauthorized STAs or Bridge Slave

• Management• Web-based management for configuring and monitoring SMC2582W-B via a Web-Browser.• SNMP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) MIB I

1.3. LED DefinitionsThere are several LED indicators on the housing of the SMC2582W-B.They are defined as follows:• ALV: Alive.Blinks when the SMC25