User manual SMC SMC2755W

[. . . ] EZ Connect TM 802. 11a Wireless Access Point N N Protocol-independent networking functionality 54Mbps data rate per channel (up to 72 Mbps in turbo mode): offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs Coverage area up to 1650 feet Seamless connectivity to wired 10/100Mbps Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support Omni-directional antenna Easy installation N N N N N User Guide SMC2755W EZ ConnectTM User Guide From SMC's EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 December 2001 Part No: 01-111320-006 Pub #: 150000013800AR01 Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. 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. [. . . ] To establish a network connection to the rebooted access point, wait until it has completed rebooting. Identification The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the name of a basic service set provided by an Access Point. All clients that want to connect to the Internet via an Access Point must set their SSIDs as the same as that of the Access Point. SSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network. (Default: ANY). 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Channel Radio Channel: The radio channel through which the Access Point communicates to PCs in its BSS. (Default: "52" for US and "38" for Japan) Note that the DC channel for wireless clients is automatically set to the same as that used by the Access Point to which it is linked. Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. - FCC: 8 channels - MKK: 5 channels Turbo Mode: You may either "Enable" or "Disable" the "Turbo Mode. " (Default: Disable) The "Turbo Mode" is the enhanced wireless LAN operating mode (not regulated in the standard IEEE 802. 11a) that can provide a higher data rate. The "Normal Mode" of the 802. 11a access point provides connections up to 54 Mbps. Enabling the "Turbo Mode" on the 802. 11a Access Point allows the AP to provide connections up to 72 Mbps data rate. 17 EZ CONNECTTM 802. 11A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Note: During "Normal Mode, " the channel bandwidth is 20MHz. During "Turbo Mode, " the channel bandwidth is increased to 40MHz. However, there will only be three channels available when the "Turbo Mode" is enabled (Only 1 channel in Japan). Performance Data Rate: Select "best" from the drop-down list to optimize the data transfer speed for your network. (Default: best) Transmit Power: Set the signal strength transmitted from the Access Point. The longer transmission distance, the higher transmission power required. (Default: full) Selections - "full, " "half, " "quarter" and "eighth" 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Synchronization In order to obtain transmission, the Access Point and connected clients need to be synchronized. Beacon Interval (20-1000): Set the interval value of beacon between synchronized frames. These synchronous frames also contain indication of frames that need to transmit to the power-saved stations. (Default: 100) DTIM (1-16384): Set the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) interval value. The DTIM indicates how often the MAC layer forwards multicast traffic. This parameter is necessary to accommodate stations using Power Save mode. In order to maximize the utilization of channels, broadcast data is not transmitted every beacon for stations in Power Save mode. These power-saved stations must wake up to receive broadcast data at the DTIM interval. 19 EZ CONNECTTM 802. 11A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT The DTIM is the interval between two synchronous frames with broadcast information. If you set the value to 2, the access point will save all multicast frames for the BSS and forward them after every second beacon. Having smaller DTIM intervals delivers multicast frames in a more timely manner, causing stations in Power Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster. [. . . ] Plug the power connector back to the Access Point. 36 SMC Networks 802. 11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those we post below. If you have any questions or comments regarding the features or performance of this product, or if you would like information regarding our full line wireless products, you can visit us on the Web of www. smc. com or you can call us toll-free at 800. SMC. 4YOU. SMC Networks stands behind this and every product we sell with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and with a limited-lifetime warranty. SMC 802. 11a Wireless Products Maximum Distance Table Speed and Distance Ranges Environmental 72 Condition Mbps 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Outdoor 35 m 40 m 221 m 251 m 322 m 350 m 382 m 453 m 503 m Environment1 (115 ft) (132 ft) (726 ft) (825 ft) (1056 ft) (1155 ft) (1254 ft) (1485 ft) (1650 ft) Indoor 12 m 18 m 25 m 30 m 35 m 40 m 45 m 48 m 50 m Environment2 (40 ft) (60 ft) (82 ft) (99 ft) (115 ft) (132 ft) (149 ft) (157 ft) (165 ft) Notes: 1. [. . . ]