SMC Networks SMC2670W User Manual

SMC2670W

121.2 | Resetting the Wireless Ethernet AdapterTo reset the SMC2670W Wireless Ethernet Adapter or to correcttemporary connectivity problems, follow th

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

142.2 | Adjusting the AntennaThe antenna on the SMC2670W can be adjusted for best radio reception. Start with the antenna pointing straight up, and ad

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

16Section 3 | SetupTypical uses for the SMC EZ Connect 2.4GHz 11 Mbps WirelessEthernet Adapter:•Ethernet-enabled Printer•PC with Ethernet port•Set-top

173.1 | Verify Equipment and Permissions1. At computer that you want to install the EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility, have the following i

183.2 | Installing the Utility Software1. At the splash screen, click the [Install Utility] option to launchthe EZ Installation Wizard.2. Configure th

193. Input the folder name, and then click the [Next >] button to begin the Installation process.*It is recommended that you choose the default fol

20Section 4 | Accessing the SMC2670WThe EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter can be configuredand managed using two different utilities. Each utility

21The factory default password for the SMC2670W is “default”,alllower-case.Note: If the utility does not locate your Wireless Ethernet Adapter on the

224.2 | Using the Web-based Utility1. Launch your web browser. (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape)2. In the Address Bar, type in the IP address that

23Section 5 | ConfigureThe EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter functions as a trans-parent device on your network by not requiring an IP addressthat

24From this section, you can configure the following settings:• SSID •Wireless Ethernet Adapter Name•Authentication Type•IP Address•Subnet Mask•Gatewa

255.2 | Configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter using Web-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more informati

263. When you have completed configuring the wireless settings and/or password, click [Apply] to save the settings and reboot the SMC2670W.4. Log back

27Section 6 | SecurityWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is used to protect your data asit is transmitted over the wireless connection. The EZ ConnectWire

286.1 | Configure WEP using Windows-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility.(see section 4.1 for more information)2. Cli

296.2 | Configure WEP using Web-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2670W Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for more information)2. Click on [Configurat

30Section 7 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter InformationBoth the Windows Utility and Web-based Utility provide infor-mation about the EZ Connect Wireless E

317.1 | View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Windows-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Windows-based Utility.(see section 4.

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327.2 |View Wireless Ethernet Adapter information using Web-based Utility1. Log into the SMC2670W using the Web-based Utility. (see section 4.2 for mo

333. To view the other information, click on the [Status] link, thenclick the [General] option.

34Section 8 | Upgrading the SMC2670WThe EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter has a speciallydesigned Windows Utility to upgrade firmware. Before youat

354. When you have the correct installation path, click the [UPGRADE] button to begin the upgrade process.Warning: Do not turn the power off during th

36Section 9 | Uninstalling the SMC2670W Windows UtilityIf you need to uninstall the EZ Connect Wireless EthernetAdapter Utility, please follow the ste

37Standards•IEEE802.11b •IEEE802.3 (10BaseTX)Management•Windows-Based •Web-BasedSecurity• 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryp-tionLAN•1 *10BaseT RJ-45 LAN p

38Section 11 | TroubleshootingThis section provides possible solutions to issues regarding theinstallation and operation of your EZ Connect WirelessEt

39If you are still unable to get a wireless connection after verify-ing the settings listed above, then try to move the WirelessEthernet Adapter close

40Using the Windows-based Utility:a) Launch the SMC2670W Wireless Adapter Utilityb)Log into the SMC2670Wc) Click on the [Setup >] button to access

415.The Web-Based Utility does not recognize my password.If you forget your password, you can push the [Reset] buttonon the back of the SMC2670W. This

2CompliancesFCC Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCR

42Section 12 | Glossary802.11 - 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developedby the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies anover-

43FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) - Is transmis-sion technology used in wireless transmissions where the datasignal is modulated with a narro

44within a small geographic area (for example, within an officebuilding).MAC Address - Short for Media Access Control address, a hard-ware address tha

45TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) -TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks.Whereasthe IP protocol deals only with

SMC's Limited Warranty StatementLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks Europe ("SMC") warrants its productsto be free from defects in

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Full Installation ManualFull installation manuals are provided on the Installation CD-Rom. Manuals in otherlanguages than those included on the CD-Rom

3IMPORTANT NOTEFCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limitsset forth for an uncontrolled environment.Th

8Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter. The EZ Connect™ WirelessEthernet Adapter is the perfect

9The EZ Connect Wireless Ethernet Adapter package includes the following:•One EZ Connect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Adapter•One CD containing E

10Section 1 | Getting StartedSite LocationChoose a location for your EZ Connect Wireless EthernetAdapter. Usually, the best location is at the center

111.1 | Wireless Ethernet Adapter LED IndicatorsThe preceding diagram shows the location of all ports, jacks,controls, and LED indicator lights on the