SMC Networks SMC2586W-G manual Overview, FeaturesPackage Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The SMC2586W-G is a versatile device that can be configured to be in one of the 3 opera-tional modes—Access Point, Bridge Master, and Bridge Slave—for various wireless bridging applications. With the convenient Web-based user interface, a network administrator can easily and clearly manage the SMC2586W-G.

1.2. FeaturesPackage Contents

•SMC2586W-G

•User Guide

•CD ROM

•2 dBi Antenna

•R-SMA/RP-TNC Adapter

•Cat 5 Cable

•12V AC Adapter (EU-type or UK type plug adapter available with models shipping to Europe)

1.3Features

•IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Operational modes.

•Access Point. The AP enables IEEE 802.11 Stations (STAs) to automatically associate with it via the standard IEEE 802.11 association process. In addition, the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) technology can be used to manually establish wireless links between two APs or between an AP and a Bridge Master.

•Bridge Master. Use this mode to provide the Bridge Master functionality of the SMC2682W. The Bridge Master mode is designed to work in those net-works where SMC2682W Wireless Bridge Slaves are already installed. The Bridge Master enables Bridge Slaves to automatically associate with it. It also enables IEEE 802.11 Stations, which are on the same LAN as the Bridge Master, to automatically associate with it via the standard IEEE 802.11 asso-ciation process. In addition, the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) technology can be used to manually establish wireless links between two Bridge Masters or between a Bridge Master and an AP.

•Bridge Slave. Use this mode to provide the Bridge Slave functionality of the SMC2682W. The Bridge Slave mode is designed to work in those networks where SMC2682W Wireless Bridge Masters are already installed.

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