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TM EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 January 2005 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Revision #: R01, F1.0
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Copyright 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 © 2005 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All
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COMPLIANCES FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no gua
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COMPLIANCES Industry Canada - Class B 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 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. C
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COMPLIANCES Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: 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
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COMPLIANCES Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio
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COMPLIANCES Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ CE Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciai
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COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6. Bei der Aufstellung de
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EZ Connect™ 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LED Indicators . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Web Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Internet Explorer (5.5 or above) in Microsoft Windows . 29 Internet Explorer in Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . .
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™ EZ CONNECT 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET BRIDGE Introduction SMC’s EZ Connect 2.4 GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge (SMC2870W) can function as: an Ethernet adapter, providing a wireless connection via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Microsoft Xbox and Ethernet ready embedded devices a standard IEEE 802.11g access point a wireless repeater, allowing you to effectively extend the coverage of another SMC2870W that is configured to operate in Access Point mode This solution offers fast,
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EZ CONNECT™ 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS ETHERNET BRIDGE Package Checklist The EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge package includes: One EZ Connect 2.4 GHz 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge (SMC2870W) One 5 VDC power adapter Installation CD containing this User Guide, EZ Installation Wizard, and Utility program One RJ-45 cable Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty on SMC’s web site at http://www.smc.com Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Wireless Ethernet Bridge supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This device is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS/OFDM wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b/g. The Wireless Ethernet Bridge is backward compatible with the existing 802.11b WLAN infrastructure. It also can be connected via an RJ-45 connection to devices such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation II, and Ethernet ready embedded devices. It
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Applications EZ Connect wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless Ethernet client access to the network in applications such as: Video Game Systems Provides wireless Internet access for users of video game systems such as Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation II Remote access to corporate network information Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings,
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LED INDICATORS LED Indicators The Wireless Ethernet Bridge includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2. Front Panel LED Status Description Wireless TX/RX Flashing (Green) The device is transmitting or receiving Link data through wireless links. Ethernet LINK/ On (Orange) The device has established a valid Status ACT 10 Mbps Ethernet link. On (Green) The device has established a valid 100 Mbps Ethernet link. Flashing The device is transmittin
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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Ethernet Bridge, be sure you have met the following requirements: An AC power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) An available RJ-45 (UTP) port on an Ethernet hub or switch 802.11b/g compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP protocols installed TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above installed on one PC at yo
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices. 2. Place the Wireless Ethernet Bridge in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. 3. Position the antennas in the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position the antennas along
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The SMC2870W is a Plug-and-Play device. This means that, in most cases, you will not need to configure it. The SMC2870W Wireless Ethernet Bridge includes an SNMP agent that is accessible through an SNMP manager application (Refer to “Using the Configuration Utility” on page 11.) The latest version may be downloaded from the SMC web site specified on the back cover of this manual. The SMC2870W can be configured by a web browser, specifically Internet Explorer 5.5 or abo
